Colnago Dream Lux

Forzabikes says:

Cheers. Likewise, your Perkins, with columbus Max tubing is awesome. My old race b ike on here, the Bauer is Max tubing. stiff, strong and light...ish!!
haveanother frame arriving tomorrow. Anotjher Pearson Carbon from the 92 Olympic games.
its a lo pro, Campy Khamsin disc, HED CX 650 front, Suntour Superbe pro, syntace bars/aeros. ridden by local hero, Graeme Millar.
swapped the frame for an xtra Look KG196 i had, and have collected all the parts over last month or so. Frame/fork need a paint, as some wally hand sprayed the white frame black......

Posted about 9 years ago

beejay7575 says:

You're a lucky man! The two Pearson frames you already have are killer, I can't wait until you post some photos of your latest acquisition.
You must have some awesome connections in the bike world to get your hands on all of this bike gold??
If I ever visit Auckland I'd love to come and check out your workshop and have a good look through your collection.

Posted about 9 years ago

Forzabikes says:

I have recently done a few swaps to get some bikes/parts. Before that, (and still) it is eyes open, and try to get onto deals before anyone else does. The latest Pearson was a stroke of luck..a guy I bought a couple of parts off owned it and he said it's too small for him but only way he would ever get rid of it, was to trade for his dream bike, a Look KG196. I have 2..0ne my size (pic on here) the other, too big for me. I was going to turn it into a TT bike, but traded the frame, and a set of Mavic 3G wheels for the Pearson frame, a 650c Campy Ghibli front disc and a tri spoke (both wheels needed for the other 2 Pearsons).
I miss out on heaps, but sometimes get in just in time. Have struck gold with a couple of guys who had amazing collections and have pointed me to other people too.
I am on the lookout for Aussie bikes too, would love to get my hands on a super bike, track Clamont Lo Pro etc. had a few dealings with Ben at Cicli Spirito in Sydney, and am thinking about discussing with him or Geoff Scott about building a showpiece frame. A Lo pro, modern take on the Rossin Delta with below the head tube mounted bars.
In the meantime, just keeping my eyes open, looking for investing bikes to rebuild/add to the collection. I really need to find somewhere to display them properly soon, am running out of room here!!
You are welcome to come check them out if ever over...

Steve

Posted about 9 years ago

beejay7575 says:

It's a killer collection Steve, i hope you can find somewhere to display them all properly before you run out of space, they deserve to be seen. Those Super Bikes are pretty awesome things aren't they! There's a guy here in Melbourne with a couple in his collection I think, he had one on display at the Melbourne Custom Bicycle Show a few months back which was cool to see. Good luck with your Rossin inspired showpiece frame mate, I'd love to see that happen so I hope it all comes together for you.

Ben

Posted about 9 years ago

beejay7575 says:

Hi Steve,
I saw this and thought of you, I know you mentioned you were interested in finding some Aussie treasure. This looks like it could be a good starting point, although it's not cheap.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/scarboro...

Posted almost 9 years ago

time-trial-collector says:

MUCH better! And now you sell the HED CX to me? ;)

Posted almost 10 years ago