My new project-A late 60's or early 70's TT iron.

[vcballbat]

The SABA saddle will be used on the build as its really light...just a tad over 200grams...the base is ultra thin and drilled.Its been said that Alf Engers used one on the speed machine that broke the 50 minute barrier for a 25 mile TT back in 1978.

 

[RustyGold]

Alf Engers used one on the speed machine that broke the 50 minute barrier for a 25 mile TT back in 1978.

A most interesting tidbit of TT history there, I thank you for enlightening me. Being a lover of all things vintage (that scale especially ), and oft' maligned, it goes without saying that I'm really enjoying the restoration of this mystery machine.

 

[Midlife]

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/ri ... iders.html

the SABA saddle is mentioned towards the end......just above the pic of the levers behind the bars.......

Shaun

 

[vcballbat]

http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx? ... AbsPos=209
The SABA saddle was made by Premier of Italy.This one on Velobase says it has steel rails though the dull finish would point to alloy....and SL220 would be super lite 220grams.

 

[vcballbat]

Time for TT machine to go on a strict diet....that big fat lump of a rear mech has gotta go parts bin for you...bye bye.


To be replaced with this minimalist masterpiece of French engineering.




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[Midlife]

Blimey that's real 70's rear mech torture, light as they come but changed like a pig Please get the Frame smartened up to match

Shaun

 

[vcballbat]

Definitely a case of form over function Shaun.I believe this is the 2nd gen Huret Jubilee with stronger springs and beefed up[more weight]cage.Never run one of these mechs before so thanks for the warning.Will be using a 56 ring and 13-17 Regina Corsa at the back....reckon most of my riding will be in 1st gear....a whopping 88inchs.

 

[Midlife]

.......I guess all the hills in Hampshire point downwards and never upwards

Shaun

 

[otherself]

Looks like a mid 70's Ken James or Jack Hearne frame. What is the code on the Suntour V-luxe mech? http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Sun ... 02%29.html

 

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

Re:

I can see a pattern forming here....





As seen on my 1975 Emperor Sport.

By the way, my Jubilee performs flawlessly with silky smooth shifts! I did set it up exactly as described in the original Huret instructions though, so that may help.

Looking forward to see this build develop, you can't beat a '70s TT Bike in my eyes!

Steve.