Start of the VITUS Carbon rebuild, REOPENED
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Re: Start of the VITUS Carbon rebuild
Yes indeed he does , I have a composite factory in Australia and that tubing is actually kevlar and carbon fibres filament wound together . why does the seat post grub screw appear to be red ?
what saddle are you going to fit stringfellow ? I am on the lookout for a french reydel but may have to settle for a Hinault branded turbo for my Vitus I think.
Yes indeed he does , I have a composite factory in Australia and that tubing is actually kevlar and carbon fibres filament wound together . why does the seat post grub screw appear to be red ?
what saddle are you going to fit stringfellow ? I am on the lookout for a french reydel but may have to settle for a Hinault branded turbo for my Vitus I think.
stringfellow1946
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Re: Start of the VITUS Carbon rebuild
The seat post fixing bolt is Rusty. I will be replacing it as & when. NB The seat post came with the bike & its 23mm, I've never seen one that small before on a quality racing bike.
I have no idea what saddle I will new using yet. As I'm still trying to sauce a few more Mavic Parts.
latman":1btlkt89 said:
The seat post fixing bolt is Rusty. I will be replacing it as & when. NB The seat post came with the bike & its 23mm, I've never seen one that small before on a quality racing bike.
I have no idea what saddle I will new using yet. As I'm still trying to sauce a few more Mavic Parts.
stringfellow1946
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Re: Start of the VITUS Carbon rebuild
Its been a long time trying to acquire all the Mavic parts that I need. I have some Mavic Paris Roubaix SSC rims that I've rebuilt onto Mavic 500rd & 550rd Hubs ,& now most other pars i need except for the pedals.
Yes this was a very tatty frame & forks when I bought it. I've very carefully rubbed it down with 800 & 1200 wet & dry removing all the old decals & lacquer. I purchased new decals & refitted them and then had my local car shop respray shop re lacquer the frame with 2 part lacquer.latman":3p3m50v0 said:
Its been a long time trying to acquire all the Mavic parts that I need. I have some Mavic Paris Roubaix SSC rims that I've rebuilt onto Mavic 500rd & 550rd Hubs ,& now most other pars i need except for the pedals.
Doubledee
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Re: Start of the VITUS Carbon rebuild
Looks very nice, you have certainly got the finish right on the frame. Just returned from my travels today, I saw you bagged some brake levers, I've got a similar build on the go as you know with a 979 duralinox, I have the pedals but am short a single brake Lever, these mavic parts are hard to source. I think the original headset is very hard to come by but I've also got the same headset as you. Looking forward to the finished bike. I think it needs clips and straps, don't go for clipless or else I think Sean might be annoyed! DD ;-)
Looks very nice, you have certainly got the finish right on the frame. Just returned from my travels today, I saw you bagged some brake levers, I've got a similar build on the go as you know with a 979 duralinox, I have the pedals but am short a single brake Lever, these mavic parts are hard to source. I think the original headset is very hard to come by but I've also got the same headset as you. Looking forward to the finished bike. I think it needs clips and straps, don't go for clipless or else I think Sean might be annoyed! DD ;-)
stringfellow1946
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Re: Start of the VITUS Carbon rebuild
!00% agree with the NOT getting clip less pedals. Yes the headset 300,302 & 310 are difficult to come by.
Doubledee":39kxbm52 said:
!00% agree with the NOT getting clip less pedals. Yes the headset 300,302 & 310 are difficult to come by.
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