Zullo - now nearly a Fixie!!!!

Finished!!!!!! FINAL PICS AT BOTTOM ( CHOPPED BARS) -
I bought a Legnano for classic events etc and didn't see the need for two geared road bikes. Back in the dim and distant I used to train only on fixed (Ron Cooper).
This is quite a basic build - I like the idea of the Campag lateral pull tt brake behind front forks
Spec :-
53cm Zullo Oria KK
Deep v rims (as used by Dolan) on Novatech hubs -Vittoria Zaffiros
Cinelli seatpost
ITM stem and bars
Croce D'Aune BB de-caged and extra ball matched balls
Athena Chainset
Campag Veloce pedals
C record Headset
Dia Compe Tech 99 lever
14 rear 42 front
Comments Please

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Almost there- it works just need chainline checking and quick release rear skewer and bush is being machined for front brake (works but not as neat as could be)
What do you think ?

I think you really do need that second geared road bike... :) This frame is way too nice to be turned into a fixed gear.

Interesting to see Oria had tubing similar to Columbus max.

Just about to say the same thing, tubing lust for sure. I can forgive it being fixed as long as you don't grind anything off.

I quite like it as a fixie, but don't get the front brake, why would you do it like that?

Thanks for input chaps. Tubing is nice cos it goes oval at head tube (hence fillet brazed there) I Certainly wouldn't grind off anything on the frame - that'd be sacrilege. The brake (which isn't finished yet (as you can see pads not in line) is designed to go behind forks for tt bikes -I just liked the look -no other reason really.

front brake cable looks mighty tight?

53-14? That seems a bit excessive for the roads, or do you have legs like Förstemann?

Yeah thats going be interesting going uphill or when trying to stop quickly

You will destroy your knees on that ratio!

Thanks for all the input. The brake cable follows a natural curve (see pic from front) . Re gearing - yes you are right bit steep for road - I've got it like this for rollers. When snow and salt gone will run 16 - 50 max. What gears do you ride on open roads? cheers Si

48-17/16 depending on how I am feeling, 50-16 is still a big city gear, 50-18 would be more like it. 50-16 is what I would ride on the track (actually se 48-15 but its about the same).

Hi Loctez - I've put on 42/14 - see how I get on with that.
I've had problems getting the chainline right. Now I've got a smaller chainwheel it can go on the inside of the crank giving me a 42mm front chainline -the back is 40 .Do you think this is within limits?
Cheers SI

that frame is a real beaut

Finally done last bits. Brake bush fitted (campag original was for extra large fork hole so did not locate). Bars chopped and flipped ( so much better as no brake hoods to lean on.)
Finished pics added

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why is the brake on the back?

Hi dakin,
I just saw these Campag time trial brakes and thought they looked cool. Obviously designed for low wind resistance but I just liked the look . Cheers Si

awesome! its pretty swish

Thanks Dude

I agree on mounting brake like you did, cool!