Old Ned
Old School Grand Master
I've now had my 'Buzz' Low profile frame refurbished from the rather dubious condition it was in when I bought it a year or so ago. It had rust, corroded fittings, rough Campag headset and a flaking 'Fluo' finish and at first I was a bit doubtful about bothering with it but Chris Marshall has turned it around and I like the result. I will be building it up with early 90's type equipment, most of which I have, the main requirement is a suitable bottom bracket - but see another thread asking for advice on this.
Headset has been replaced by a NOS Omas 'Big Sliding' that I had.
'Buzz' was a range of frames built in Leeds around 1990'ish by Karl Gomersall. He didn't make many and the brand didn't last long but, even after 20 years, I managed to get a couple of sets of frame transfers from him through a mutual friend.
The frame is built from Reynolds 653 and takes 700c wheels front and rear. I'm not a big fan of odd sized wheel Lo-Pro's, especially 24" front ones, so I'm quite happy with this one. Once it's finished I hope to ride it in some time trials before the end of the season.
More news about the build as time goes on - watch this space!
Headset has been replaced by a NOS Omas 'Big Sliding' that I had.
'Buzz' was a range of frames built in Leeds around 1990'ish by Karl Gomersall. He didn't make many and the brand didn't last long but, even after 20 years, I managed to get a couple of sets of frame transfers from him through a mutual friend.
The frame is built from Reynolds 653 and takes 700c wheels front and rear. I'm not a big fan of odd sized wheel Lo-Pro's, especially 24" front ones, so I'm quite happy with this one. Once it's finished I hope to ride it in some time trials before the end of the season.
More news about the build as time goes on - watch this space!