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This one will be red
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This one will be red
Postby Vintagetourer » Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:57 pm
It has not actually toured with a load for a long time but I've used it continuously for commuting for decades.
Alas, the time has come and soon it will be hung on a wall for a well deserved rest. It is longer up to commuting.
It's replacement has been ordered. A Thorn Audax frame from St John St Cycles is on its way in the post.
I've scoured the various 'Sale' bins for parts, and will soon have enough bits to hang on the frame (when it arrives) to make it go. A mechanic friend will do the assembly.
The answer to the most important question?
It will be red.
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Re: This one will be red
Postby Mike Ayling » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:47 pm
Mike
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Re: This one will be red
Postby Vintagetourer » Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:21 pm
The frame arrived today .... surprisingly fast delivery from the gang in Somerset. The red is really red!
Almost all of the bike's use with be commuting with rear panniers. It might get an occasional, lightly loaded tour on good surfaces, but nothing too ambitious.
I'll try to keep the finished weight low without going overboard. It'll have a mix of 105 and Ultegra bits, and anything else I can find in Special bins.
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Re: This one will be red
Postby WarrenH » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:06 am
Champion is the only word, that I can think of that's totally appropriate.
My best wishes.
Warren.
"Paved roads ... another fine example of wasteful government spending." - a bumper sticker.
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Re: This one will be red
Postby Vintagetourer » Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:15 am
Part of my half-baked logic for getting a bright red Thorn replacement for the faded, creaking old Falcon is being more visible to motorists. Someone else who knew about the NZ incident joked that being visible would make me an even better target.
Being back at work has given me the opportunity to commute about 120km week. This combined with 80-100km weekend rides has motivated this indulgent N+1 project. I want a nippy bike which can also carry panniers. My other touring bikes are a bit heavy for this type of riding.
I now have the Thorn Audax frame and most of the parts. It should be assembled and rideable in about 3 weeks.
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Re: This one will be red
Postby Vintagetourer » Sat May 17, 2014 10:29 pm
I'm pleased with the end result.
Pic at:
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/forum/bo ... id=1897154
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Re: This one will be red
Postby Baalzamon » Sat May 17, 2014 11:24 pm
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Re: This one will be red
Postby il padrone » Sun May 18, 2014 8:05 am
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: This one will be red
Postby Vintagetourer » Sun May 18, 2014 8:11 am
I did a couple of light coats which went on very evenly.
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Re: This one will be red
Postby rifraf » Tue May 20, 2014 7:00 pm
Enjoy
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Re: This one will be red
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