Ex-national frame. Since UCI banned 650/700 this was gathering dust, the toptube was sacrificed, as in hacksawed, to mend a slipping seatpost prior to a race...Got a new TT machined, bonded it with 3M DP560 epoxy adhesive. These frames have a smooth ride, but being quite noodly, don't really lend themselves to competition track riding.
Frame:
Vitus 979 Dural
Fork/Headset:
Kinesis 650c/Stronglight A7
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Ultra-Torque, polished and engraved with Campagnolo shield logo
Pedals:
Ultegra
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Phil Wood/Velosolo/Izumi
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Turbo Lite/Campag C-Record
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
F.I.R. EA10/Campagnolo SR
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
F.I.R. EA10/Goldtec
Bike History
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Added by aroseisaroseis. Last updated almost 5 years ago.
As of over 7 years ago, aroseisaroseis has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
16 Comments
one of my most favorite bikes for all times.
Posted almost 11 years ago
Thank you! Thinking of tracking it down and buying it back every now and then.
Posted over 7 years ago
That is a beautiful Vitus TT. What happen to the top tube? Please explain how you took the tube out of the lugs. I had similar frame before. The tubes and lugs were loosening up and I donated away. I wish I did not do that.
Posted over 11 years ago
Cheers! It was previously used by a national pursuit squad, but I suppose since UCI banned 650c/700c track bikes it wasn't of any use for them. However why they actually hacksawed the toptube is beyond my understanding. As for the repair, I had the TT stubs and the headtube removed with a propane torch, then I had a new top tube machined and glued the whole shebang back together.
Posted over 11 years ago
Beautiful build!
Daily ride eh?
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks, man. Actually it is, not the best choice for grocery runs, but it's a blast to ride nonetheless.
Posted over 11 years ago
Looks sick, did you weld the top tube?
Posted over 11 years ago
Nope, I bonded the frame with industrial epoxy adhesive, as Vitus originally did
Posted over 11 years ago
Photos
Thor says:
What an effort! Nicely done!
Posted almost 6 years ago