Mercian Olympique 1966 (finished pics now)

[restlessnative]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

Picked up the front wheel this week, built up with a NOS Normandy large flange



Frame and forks are ready except for the lug lining in gold

 

[Goldie]

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Damn, that's going to look so fine. Have you tried 27 x 1 Panaracer Paselas? I got mine off the ebay from a bike shop in Minnesota - they arrived in three or four days. They are excellent quality, have an aramid puncture protection layer and are much skinnier than your average 27 x 1 1/4 tyre.

 

[restlessnative]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

Cheers, it's from cans but nice (lots of coats), just won't be as tough but this will have an easy life anyway.

I found some but the postage alone was about £28 for the pair! So probably try the 1 1/4 for now. There are some 27x1 something on ebay.co.uk but they are white wall and I really wanted gum

 

[restlessnative]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

Cockpit ready to go on

GB Hiduminium Stem
GB Maes Bars
GB Super hood plus levers + NOS hoods
Mansfield Cage and random NOS bottle

 

[Robbied196]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

You could give the lug ling a go yourself. I've done about 20 frames now and with the right pen its pretty straight forward.

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[Andy69]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

Boy, that's really lovely. Good luck to you

 

[restlessnative]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

Cheers, should be able to build it end of next week I think.

Robbied196, Have ordered one of them pens and some gold paint pens for a play about before I try it on the frame. The lugs are quite tricky looking! Atleast gold on brown should be a little forgiving I hope

 

[Robbied196]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

Cheers, should be able to build it end of next week I think.

Robbied196, Have ordered one of them pens and some gold paint pens for a play about before I try it on the frame. The lugs are quite tricky looking! Atleast gold on brown should be a little forgiving I hope

It might take 2 coats to get a good gold and its worth leaving the lid off the paint for a few hours so it thickens up

 

[restlessnative]

Re: Mercian Olympique 1966

All finished I think, took it for a 36 mile spin at the weekend and it's just lovely to ride It's my first old bike so very pleased with it.

Frame/Fork: Mercian Olympique 1966, Reynolds 531 I believe

Headset: Tange
Stem: GB Spearpoint
Handlebar: GB Maes

Brake Levers: GB Superhood plus with generic hoods
Brake Calipers: GB Hiduminium
Brake Pads: Koolstop Continental

Cranks: Stronglight 49
Chainrings: TA 45
Sprocket: 22
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN54 cartridge
Pedals: Lyotard 460D / Lapize toeclips & straps

Rims: Rigida
Hubs: Sturmey Archer S2 (modern) / Normandy large flange

Saddle: Selle Italia Condor
Seatpost: Birmalux

Bottle Cage: Mansfield

Weight: 23lb

 

[Martin Rattler]

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That's very pretty, well done!