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Bike split: Bob Jackson Columbus Nemo, Shimano parts
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I’ve built this up mainly with parts that came on the Cyfac I recently bought and rebuilt (see other thread) so it’s very much a mix! All of the groupset is Shimano, but from across a wide range of eras!!
The frame is interesting - lovely fillet brazed Columbus Nemo with a Columbus Muscle carbon rear and bonded in. When I got hold of the frame it had a set of carbon forks with it but they were a bit shot, as was the headset, so I spent a bit of time looking around for alternatives.
I settled on a Stronglight needle bearing aheadset from SJS and sourced a set of brand new Columbus chrome threadless forks from Condor - these blew the budget a bit (costing more than I spent on the rest of the build!) and some might frown at the chrome rather than carbon to match the rear - but I’m a big fan of nice springy steel forks and I fancied giving these a go - in the end, I think it looks ok.
Anyhow, splitting for sale.
The full build and prices:
Bob Jackson ‘Nemo frame. Columbus Muscle carbon rear end. Good condition. .It’s 56xm horizontal c to c on the top tube and 55cm c to ce on the seat tube (57.5cm to top of the slightly extended tube) £245
Condor Columbus chrome 1” threadless forks, brand new only fitted for one ride. and now will be removed. £225 (cost me £309)
Stronglight needle bearing headset £18
Shimano Dura Ace 7400 (1st generation) 8 speed STI shifters £100
dura Ace 7400 front mech £20
Ultegra 6500 rear mech £20
Sun tour chainset with Middleburn 53 outer and new Suntoyr 39 inner. Inc VP sq taper bb in great condition. £35
Level (Ribble) seatpost 27.2 £12
Ultegra 6700 10 speed hubs on DT Swiss rims. Super condition. £100
In some ways the mixed groupset shouldn’t work - 8 speed shifters and front mech, 10 speed hub, 8 speed cassette, 9 speed rear mech and 11 speed chainset!! But actually, it works perfectly if you’d like to use them together.
Bike is in Cheshire so ideally need postage covered. Ideally would like to sell frame and forks first. Will also sell complete.
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