Ribble track frame I bought off the 'list as a project bike
Frame:
51cm Reynolds 531c steel track frame/fork
Fork/Headset:
sweet old steel track fork with zero clearance ( Juuuuust fits a 23 )
BBB 1" threaded headset ( silver )
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino Messengers ( black , 165 ), FSA BB ( not the cranks in pic )
Pedals:
MKS sylvan track pedals ( ow ) , all city cages and straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sugino Messenger 46t chainring , 17t all city cog , izumi track chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
who the what now
Saddle/Seatpost:
26.8 genero seatpost , old Miele branded Concor
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Miche PIstard clincher, Schwalbe Ultremo
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Generic flip flop wheel , Conti Gator Hardshell
More Info:
tried forever to discover what this was then finally located some info online - some other bikes with the exact same lugs , seat collar ,BB shell and paint scheme that were claiming to be made by Terry Dolan . Rubble confirmed it was one of their steel track bikes but couldn't tell me when it was made.
got a rad message from a previous owner on here telling me the bike came from New Zealand and was left in Vancouver when he returned.
this frame is just sitting in my bike room with the headset waiting for someone to buy her . $60 in Vancouver I won't bother to ship ..
Added by ObiSean. Last updated almost 7 years ago.
As of almost 7 years ago, ObiSean has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
9 Comments
Oh hey, you bought this thing from my buddy the other day haha, small world. You'd better build it up nice!
Posted over 8 years ago
yeah bought it off a dude named Jordan. I've already stripped it and built it up for a test ride and it's way more solid than i expected a tiny old steel track frame to be ! very stoked. Decided to stick with the stripped look instead of going through all the hassle of priming and sanding and painting and blah blah blah - putting some custom vinyl decals on for fun then it gets the clear coat treatment and stays low-key . will post pics when it's done !
Posted over 8 years ago
Most likely a Ribble made out of Reynolds 531c, look at this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/runningfo...
Posted over 8 years ago
cheers for this link ! i couldn't find any other old Ribble track stuff at all .. in fact I have to admit that I had never heard the name 'Ribble' before seeing this frame. This link pretty much seals the deal that it's reynolds tubing for me ..
Posted over 8 years ago
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fixed, fixed-gear, pista, reynolds, ribble, steel, track, track-bike
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b3ans12345 says:
Hi there, this is my old (late 2000s) bike! I used to race it here in New Zealand, then when I crashed it (the down tube dent) I couriered on it for a while in Auckland city. I brought it to Vancouver with me in 2010ish, commuted and even rode it all the way down to SF. I then sold it to a fixie store in Vancouver to fund my future travels.
Anyway, made this account just to tell you that it came all the way from New Zealand. It did the rounds before me so I'm stoked its still going strong!
Posted over 7 years ago
ObiSean says:
this is amazing ! I love learning the story of the bikes I own/have owned ! thank you so much for taking the time to comment !!! super stoked
Posted over 7 years ago