Recommissioned: British Eagle Touristique
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Thank you, it’s a bit like riding on a magic carpet, very comfortable, almost luxury. 37mm tyres help tremendously in addition to the frame itself.
I’m just going to keep adding on the miles and keep it mechanically reliable. It has been superb.
Ideally I’ll drop the bars a little further at the front if I can shed some more body mass.
For a heavy bike (and rider) it moves along at great pace. I’m trying to get my moving average to 30km/h this year.
Pushing this up hills is great exercise. This frame has had a hard life, lots of nicks and marks on the paint. I don’t think I’ll be refinishing it or anything.
Maybe some credit card touring this summer.
I’ve got a nearly identical Nigel Dean world tour, also 531ST, waiting in the wings. The Nigel Dean is in much better condition, much more presentable.
Thank you, it’s a bit like riding on a magic carpet, very comfortable, almost luxury. 37mm tyres help tremendously in addition to the frame itself.
I’m just going to keep adding on the miles and keep it mechanically reliable. It has been superb.
Ideally I’ll drop the bars a little further at the front if I can shed some more body mass.
For a heavy bike (and rider) it moves along at great pace. I’m trying to get my moving average to 30km/h this year.
Pushing this up hills is great exercise. This frame has had a hard life, lots of nicks and marks on the paint. I don’t think I’ll be refinishing it or anything.
Maybe some credit card touring this summer.
I’ve got a nearly identical Nigel Dean world tour, also 531ST, waiting in the wings. The Nigel Dean is in much better condition, much more presentable.
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Current Build List:
Frame: British Eagle 531 ST
Fork: British Eagle 531
Headset: Shimano 105 perhaps. It’s grey.
Stem: Nitto Technomic 90mm with about 250mm length.
Handlebar: Nitto Noodle M133 48cm heat treated
Bar Tape: Cycology velo Tattoo
Bar caps: Nitto.
Brake Levers/Brifters: Shimano Ultegra 6703 / 6700
Brakes: Shimano CX-70
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD-6703
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M591 SGS
Rear gears : Shimano Ultegra 10sp CS-6700 12-30
Chain: Shimano Ultegra 10sp CN-6600
Cranks: Shimano 105 FC-5703 170mm 50/39/24 (24t is a TA chain ring)
Bottom Bracket: BB-R60
Pedals: PD-6500
Rim: Rear Kinlin XR31-T 36h offset
Rim: Front Mavic A719 36h
Hub: Rear Shimano ultegra FH-6600
Hub: Front Shimano Dynohub
Hub Skewers: Shimano Ultegra
Nipples: Brass
Spokes: Sapim Double Butted
Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Evo 37-622
Tubes: Schwalbe
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Seatpost: Gipiemme 27.0
Mudguards: SKS Blumels 35mm wide
Front light: B&M Cyo-T senso premium
Rear light: B&M μ (mu)
Navigation: Garmin Edge 530, out front mount.
Mini Frame Bag: custom made by Rogovbags on Etsy. Contains spare tube, patches, first aid etc.
Pump: SKS
Bottle Cage: generic
Weight: 13.0Kg
Current Build List:
Frame: British Eagle 531 ST
Fork: British Eagle 531
Headset: Shimano 105 perhaps. It’s grey.
Stem: Nitto Technomic 90mm with about 250mm length.
Handlebar: Nitto Noodle M133 48cm heat treated
Bar Tape: Cycology velo Tattoo
Bar caps: Nitto.
Brake Levers/Brifters: Shimano Ultegra 6703 / 6700
Brakes: Shimano CX-70
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra FD-6703
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore RD-M591 SGS
Rear gears : Shimano Ultegra 10sp CS-6700 12-30
Chain: Shimano Ultegra 10sp CN-6600
Cranks: Shimano 105 FC-5703 170mm 50/39/24 (24t is a TA chain ring)
Bottom Bracket: BB-R60
Pedals: PD-6500
Rim: Rear Kinlin XR31-T 36h offset
Rim: Front Mavic A719 36h
Hub: Rear Shimano ultegra FH-6600
Hub: Front Shimano Dynohub
Hub Skewers: Shimano Ultegra
Nipples: Brass
Spokes: Sapim Double Butted
Tyres: Schwalbe Marathon Supreme Evo 37-622
Tubes: Schwalbe
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Seatpost: Gipiemme 27.0
Mudguards: SKS Blumels 35mm wide
Front light: B&M Cyo-T senso premium
Rear light: B&M μ (mu)
Navigation: Garmin Edge 530, out front mount.
Mini Frame Bag: custom made by Rogovbags on Etsy. Contains spare tube, patches, first aid etc.
Pump: SKS
Bottle Cage: generic
Weight: 13.0Kg
