Thought I'd start a build thread based on the Overburys frame I recently bought off ebay.
To start a couple of pictures.
There were a few issues from the start but I was keen to work on something that needed more than just some nice parts throwing at it. All of these issues are currently being looked at by Argos.
I have searched the web trying to identify a model/year for the frame but have been unsuccessful. There are always differences and similarities between all the frames but few are identical.
This one is completely fillet brazed, has no chainstay bridge, wavy seat stays, front mounted seat collar, top routed cabling, and is V-brake specific. I also think the wheel base may be longer than a Pioneer but have not had a chance to measure yet.
The only component I could ID was an XT Shark fin, these were produced from around 87 to 97 best I can tell! V brakes came in around 96.
My best GUESS would be that it is a custom order or a 26" wheel tourer of some kind?? The seat stays are quite beefy despite no bridge between them. It will be interesting to weigh it at some point.
I did go into Overburys when I got it but had no joy, TBH it wasnt a nice experience and I wont rush back for more help!
When it returns from Argos I plan to strip the paint back to see if there is any evidence of old cant-stops or u-brakes. A lack of these would put it around the 96/97 mark I believe (assuming the shark fin was from new).
TBH I have not seen an Overburys of this generation so it's a bit of a mystery at the moment. I am just looking forward to mocking it up, choosing a spec (based on year), and most importantly. . . . . .how to paint it
Any information or ideas are gratefully received. Updates to follow.
Luke
To start a couple of pictures.
There were a few issues from the start but I was keen to work on something that needed more than just some nice parts throwing at it. All of these issues are currently being looked at by Argos.
I have searched the web trying to identify a model/year for the frame but have been unsuccessful. There are always differences and similarities between all the frames but few are identical.
This one is completely fillet brazed, has no chainstay bridge, wavy seat stays, front mounted seat collar, top routed cabling, and is V-brake specific. I also think the wheel base may be longer than a Pioneer but have not had a chance to measure yet.
The only component I could ID was an XT Shark fin, these were produced from around 87 to 97 best I can tell! V brakes came in around 96.
My best GUESS would be that it is a custom order or a 26" wheel tourer of some kind?? The seat stays are quite beefy despite no bridge between them. It will be interesting to weigh it at some point.
I did go into Overburys when I got it but had no joy, TBH it wasnt a nice experience and I wont rush back for more help!
When it returns from Argos I plan to strip the paint back to see if there is any evidence of old cant-stops or u-brakes. A lack of these would put it around the 96/97 mark I believe (assuming the shark fin was from new).
TBH I have not seen an Overburys of this generation so it's a bit of a mystery at the moment. I am just looking forward to mocking it up, choosing a spec (based on year), and most importantly. . . . . .how to paint it
Any information or ideas are gratefully received. Updates to follow.
Luke