Vitus 979 MK11 KAS

Nothing that hasn't been done before but I've longed for one for quite some time. Took a fair amount of time to get this all together although not 100% period but quite close. Rear triangle & forks de-anodised and then polished. Thousands of tiny yellow paint spots removed from the frame. Ride is lovely, helped by the quality tubs, only downside is the brake-blocks - absolutely dire. Will replace with something better when I find some.

Frame: MK11 979 Dural
Fork: MK11 979 Dural

Headset: Mavic 310
Stem: Mavic 365
Handlebar: Mavic 350
Bar Tape: Benotto Cello

Brake Levers/Brifters: Mavic 430 by Modolo
Brake Calipers: Mavic 410 by Modolo
Brake Pads: Modolo
Brake Cables: Ashima

Shifters: Simplex SLJ
Front Derailleur: Mavic 860
Rear Derailleur: Mavic 851
Derailleur Cables: Ashima
Cassette: Sachs Maillard 7 speed
Chain: Point chrome
Cranks: Mavic 630
Chainrings: Mavic 630 52/42
Bottom Bracket: Mavic 610
Pedals: Look PP65

Rims: Mavic GL330
Hubs: Mavic 500
Hub Skewers: Mavic 500
Tyres: Wolber Pro SP1

Saddle: Reydel GTI
Seatpost: Rubis

Bottle Cage: Spécialités TA

Weight: 8.73kg

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That's a beauty! I love the Mavic components...what are they like in use compared to more prevalent Campag and Shimano?

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That looks splendid mate , top job ! love the colour

BTW , thanks for the headset . I owe you one

Mike

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Cheers Robster. The Mavic stuff is great (if it's in good condition!). I think it's the Simplex shifters that allow the friction action to be fine-tuned that makes the shifting a pleasure. Certainly the nicest friction shifters i've used. The 851 derailleur is nice & light and travels across the freewheel with ease. Managed to get 7 gears on the back and wasn't sure how well it would work but it's spot on.

Cheers Mike, headset is ready to go; been away for a few days getting some miles in. I'll get it posted Monday

Oh my, it's stunning. You've built it so so well

I bought a NOS 979 track bike earlier this year and I've warmed to aluminium (just a little)
I even bought a second 979 road bike, although I just sold it to a friend, and an Alan Super Record

Thanks Panzr. Rides so nicely for an old aluminium frame.

979 track frame you say - be interested to see that; you don't see many of those that is for sure!

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Being alloy, is it hard on your back/arse?
Never seen those pedals before either, are they first generation ones?
Also liKe the outer cable for the rear mech. What is it?

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I've just seen how light this bike is! :shock: :shock:
Can I buy it mister?

Mike

It's anything but hard, very smooth indeed. Combination of lugged construction & quality tubs.
Indeed, first Look pedals from 84/85 using the binder technology from ski boots. As used by Hinault in the 85 TDF.
Can't find the gear kit but this is the brake kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASHIMA-REACTI ... 51ca406915
It is very light - a lot to do with the Mavic group but also the GL330 rims - they're super light even by todays standards.
Afraid it's way too small for you Mike

My 979 track/pursuit (still never been ridden...by anyone, ever)

That looks really well put together and very light ..