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  • I’ve had lots of enquiries about the Cannondale but no definite takers yet. Going to put a proper sales ad up later today.

  • Capo out, Argos track in. Cheers @jono84

    Swapped the tyres and geared it down in preparation for HDITP.


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  • Jeez that looks like a big gear for the peaks! What you running?

  • 49x19 or 68GI. Got me round last year :)

  • A really lovely bike

  • Thanks, it's a pleasure to ride.

  • Ah just seen this. Bike looks great, so nice to see it being used again.

    Fair play for getting through HDITP on it!

  • I was a bit apprehensive going into it as I hadn't ridden it more than 10km beforehand. It handled it fine however, even with the ridiculous luggage setup.

  • Scored a cheap pair of Tune hubs for the Waterford in a dubious anodised blue. Might clash horrendously with the frame but it's been a while since I built any wheels and it’ll give me something to do. Inspiration below.


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  • Came across this - undoubtedly the same frame. Not much info unfortunately but I'm digging the pink highlights.

    https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/early-waterford-criterium-753-custom-20661


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  • Factory Five Titan stem arrived from the guys at Hub Jub. Pricey but it will allow me to run modern drops and is a much neater solution than a quill adapter.

  • Progress.


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  • Full build: 10spd Chorus with Veloce UT cranks and Chorus/Open Pro wheels, all stripped from my Mercian which is going off to be resprayed.

    Clearance under the fork dictates that I run 23mm tyres but the ride is still surprisingly forgiving.


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  • I love Waterford bikes. Next time you want a stem like that this is a cheaper option.
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/J-L-Vintage-Classic-70-80s-NOS-1-Threaded-Quill-Stem-31-8-90mm-22-2mm/292398008152

  • Thanks, I might get one of those anyway to experiment with. The steerer is butted internally which prevents the stem from sitting any lower unless I cut it down.

  • Looks sweet, Joe!

  • Cheers! Really happy with it.

  • 👌

    Pretty build, 10 SPD Campæ is the optimum between looks and performance too imhop, newer stuff doesn't do it for me and older stuff just a bit clunky if bomb proof!

  • Agreed. I’ve got the original 8 speed Mirage groupset to go back on the Mercian once it’s been painted. God knows how many miles it’s done.

  • Edit: actually Record downtube shifters and Chorus rear mech in this pic. Shifts great.


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  • Silly lockdown wheel build incoming. Tune Mig/Mags on ~350g Fiamme tubular rims with CX Rays all round. Should be sub 1300g.

  • New tape on the Argos. In my mind’s eye the contours all lined up...


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  • (Stealth sale ad)

    Thinking of letting the Argos go. It’s just not practical for riding any sort of distance. Tyre rub on the downtube is the final straw.

  • Final ride out on the Argos to pick up a pair of elusive Kinesis DC37 disc forks for an incoming project.

    It will be missed.


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