been using this as my regular ride for 7 years. Found this bike in a very sorry state. Previous owner loved this bike and modified it as he aged, when I picked it up it was configured with a 3 speed sturmey archer hub and gears, flat bars with the rear stays modified to fit the SA hub. Latterly neglected and left to rust. I stripped the bike to bare metal, and reconfigured it back to it's original racing geometry. While stripped I fitted rivetted bottle fixings to the downtube, treated the frame,primed it then resprayed in a Pearlescent white with blue flakes, appropriate decals sourced and fitted. Period correct components were sourced and used all round for the build
Frame:
Carlton 54cm
Reynolds 531 Frame
Fork/Headset:
Carlton Crown fork, non Reynolds
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Stronglight TA and TDC Square Taper BB
Pedals:
Mallard CX with Christophe Toe Clips and Straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Stronglight TA Chainset 52/36 - cog 28-13 (6sp)
Derailleurs/Shifters:
6 Spd Suntour SVX Long cage rear derailluer
Suntour SVX 6 Speed front derailluer
Suntour Band On Double Shifter
Saddle/Seatpost:
Black Brooks Leather saddle, Fluted seatpost
Brakes:
Modolo Speedy Short Reach Brake Set incl levers and hoods
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
700c Rigida Chromix laced to Short flange Mallard Hubs, Michelin Speedium2 Tyre
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
700c Rigida Chromix laced to Short flange Mallard Hubs, Michelin Speedium2 Tyre
Added by PaulG. Last updated 8 months ago.
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Thor says:
Oh boy! What a job! So much work for this bike.
Posted 8 months ago
PaulG says:
Thanks Thor, I learned a lot :) Really enjoyed viewing the wide variety of track bikes you have.
Posted 8 months ago