Langster / Langster Pro / Langster Steel

that looks nice withe bull bars. what brake lever you got fitted?

Standard one that comes on the bike, think it is the same as these.Could do with a slightly shorter one to be honest, might change it for a Gold Finger some time.

I agree looks nice with bull horns, Same brakes levers on mine, though waiting for the new ones to arrive.

I bought one of these and it isn't that good. Heavy, unresponsive and an irritating gear ratio for anyone who wants to really fly. I have gone back to riding my 2007 Langster now instead. WQaste of money if you ask me. Looks nice though...

Are you still running the OTP gear ratio?

serious question after looking at that langster,what sensible market price do you guys think for a 531 or similar fixed dropout frame with forks,no chrome,basic geomtery

second hand or new?

531 is just butted steel in today's speak (modern comparison would be Reynolds 520).

Compared to the old light alu frame, I'm not surprised!

Jimmy, if you really want to make the most out of your old Langster, I suggested upgrading the wheel to some lightweight one (Mavic Open Pro + Formula hubs is the cheapest combo), a good lightweight wheel make a huge difference.

With Profile aero bars and profile brakes, Did a 45km ride yesterday, felt very good, makes for more confortable riding

What size frame is that minty95?

It's a 54, bought in France about end of September this year, now going to change the quill stem as it's a 25.4 slightly 'prised' open... to fit the 26mm bars.

Have to agree with you there. Specialized bikes tend to come with heavy wheels. On the plus side they tend to suck up potholes if set up right.

I have a 2008 Specialized Tricross Singlespeed that shipped with Alex ACE19 rims. When I swapped them out for Mavic Open Pro with Halo track hubs the difference was amazing. Even a low end wheel upgrade feels like a massive drop in weight on the cheaper Specialized bikes.

Changing my wheels will probably be my next upgrade, without going over the top, what are good buys and a good adresse that selles them ready made ?

Well, Mavic Open Pro laced to formula/amboriso/system ex/etc. hubs will be more than enough for you (and cheap), you can get the Mavic in France easily, not sure about the hubs though.

Yes Mavic wheels / rims are easy be to find here in France but finding a shop that build wheels is another matter, Singlepeed hasn't taken of like in England, will probably end up buying them from England

The hubs I mentioned are generic track one from Tawian, surely you can able to find a LBS that do wheelbuilding in France? it wasn't long ago the French were known as the best constructor out there (framebuilder who made component as well, like Rene Herse).

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Very nice bultaco

That is a pretty Langster!

How does it stop?

I got my Langster in May, I use it for the daily commute to work (Plymouth). a few months back I joined YOGI cycle club and started going on their leisure rides 40-50 milers around Dartmoor and Cornwall. The OTP gearing is perfect for this, I've not found a hill I can't ride up yet. I changed the bars for some bullhorns and found this much more comfortable.
The wheels have stayed true despite some big knocks on cavernous potholes.
I rode fixed from the day I got it despite the bemused looks of the bike shop staff!

I love my Langster, it restored my love of cycling and has put a bigger smile on my face than all the mountain bikes I've owned in the last twenty years.
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Balki owns at calling people out on brakeless + footretentionless.

Just done a total U-turn...

Ordered a 54cm Langster Steel 2011 to replace my daily hack... an ageing Langster aluminium 2009. Building up an alu track bike, so thought I'd try steel on a budget AKA cycle 2 work scheme.

Once I've given it hell I'll pop up a lil comparison.

Oh yeah, gonna change a few bits on it too to get it looking something like this...

Probably get nicked in a flash, the shiny bastard... If the thieves can lift it.

If you're used to the Langster, you might find the steel a bit hefty in comparison...