Brian Rourke 653 custom RR

Frame was picked up in late 1988 and then built up over the next 12 months with a mixture of Campy group parts. Not that many changes as it's not been crashed and only used as my race bike.

Hope you enjoy.

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Full spec. is:-

Frame. Custom built 653 tubeset, cut-out lugs with gold lining, wrap around rear stays, fully chromed rear triangle. Campagnolo dropouts.
Forks. Fully chromed, aero crown with internal lugs. Campagnolo dropouts.
Seatpost. Campagnolo Chorus 27.2mm.
Saddle. San Marco Rolls, black.
Seatpost clamp. SS bolt.
Headset. Campagnolo Chorus, 1 inch.
Stem. 3T, black.
Bars. 3T Gimondi, 42cm.
Bar tape. Bike Ribbon, red cork.
Gear lever. Campagnolo Chorus, friction.
Computer. Cateye Mitty 2.
Brake levers. Campagnolo Chorus, aero, black hoods.

Front wheel.
Rim. Wolber TX Profil, 36H.
Rim tape. Unknown.
Inner tube. Unknown.
Hub. Campagnolo C Record, 2nd generation, 36H.
Quick release. Campagnolo C Record.
Spokes. DT Competition, SS double butted.
Nipples. Brass, chrome plated.
Tyre. Continental Ultra GatorSkin, 23mm, folding.

Rear wheel.
Rim. Wolber TX Profil, 36H.
Rim tape. Unknown.
Inner tube. Unknown.
Hub. Campagnolo C Record, 2nd generation, 36H.
Quick release. Campagnolo C Record.
Spokes. DT Competition, SS double butted.
Nipples. Brass, chrome plated.
Tyre. Continental Supersport Ultra, 23mm, folding.
Freewheel. Regina America 13-21, 7 speed.
Tyre. Continental Ultra GatorSkin, 23mm, folding.

Drivetrain.
Crankset. Campagnolo Chorus 175mm, 42-52.
Bottom bracket. Campagnolo, square taper.
Pedals. Time, Titan Magnesium.
Chain. Sedis, silver.
Front mech. Campagnolo C Record, 2nd generation.
Rear mech. Campagnolo C Record, 2nd generation.
Gear cables. Unknown.
Brake callipers. Campagnolo Victory.
Cable/outer. Shimano inner/outer.
Weight. 23 lbs. Approx.

I absolutely love that - understated, classy and beautifully detailed. A few more pictures would be smashing

What Goldie says. Top class bike!

That's lovely! I like the mix of parts, the Chorus crankset looks really elegant with the C Record mechs - suits the bike perfectly.
..some more pic's would be nice!

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She needs good clean at the mo.

Hopefully the sun will come out and i can take some of the shiny chrome work.

that looks amazing! Beautiful build, agreed its a very classy machine. v envious

OMG, i have the exact same bike just with a turquoise frame and a different seat!

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Thanks for the compliments guys...must get some more pictures taken!

Allez123...get some piccies up now!

That looks "just right". Outdoors pictures please? And a shot of the wraparound seatstay detail would be something I'm particularly interested in.

Cheers!