1986 Bob Jackson 531c, finished ! !

[The History Man]

Re: 1986 Bob Jackson 531c

They need to reach the rims or it will look odd.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Thanks. Any more pearls of wisdom from the depths of your shed, Mr Hist'ry?

Mike

Stepped ferrules.

 

[Mike Muz]

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I know I've got one. Will need that for the gear cable on the chainstay.

 

[kingbling]

Re: 1986 Bob Jackson 531c

you got your post yet.

 

[Mike Muz]

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Yes, thanks a lot Clive!

Now polishing it up!

Mike

 

[Mike Muz]

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Got a 52 chainring here yesterday, so will be a 42/52 split. With the 14-24 cassette out the back, I should be ok for gears.

Today I got home to find the spokes had arrived, so I laced up the wheels.

IMG_1529 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

IMG_1531 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Now settled on a paint scheme, just need to save a bit for it. Car MOT coming up and, cough, a Bianchi on the way too :facepalm: :roll:

Mike

 

[ORS]

Re: 1986 Bob Jackson 531c

Quality wheel build, Mike. As age advances, my 13-21 x 42/52 set ups become increasingly more like your 24s - or 31s...

The phenomenom of (then) Malcolm Elliot is very inspirational.

 

[Mike Muz]

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Thanks,

Normally I go for a 23 bottom gear, with a 39. With a 53 x 11 top gear.

Mike

 

[Mike Muz]

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Tensioned the wheels up a bit today, will do proper truing up when I set the bike up, as I always do. Don't own a truing jig! :facepalm: :roll:

Couldn't resist a quick mock up with the Rolls saddle - thanks Clive! - along with Cinelli 64/44 bars and XA stem.

IMG_1533 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Next job will be to pack the frameset up for it's fresh lick of paint.

Mike

 

[The History Man]

Re: 1986 Bob Jackson 531c

Give my regards to Donald.

 

[kingbling]

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Couldn't resist a quick mock up with the Rolls saddle - thanks Clive! - along with Cinelli 64/44 bars and XA stem.

You're welcome Mike glad you didn't have to polish it like a mavic starfish :facepalm: