Recent content by Gallego

Re: Thanks for that Paul...I think it’s so much because of the three colours and keeping the chrome. Will ask for a quote though!!! Will let you know if I split as the 600 set is in great condition with very little rub

Re: Dilema... Argos coating paint at 375...someone wants to buy the frame only for 150 or I change paint colour and it’s 175...does 150 sound too cheap for a 753 frame?! Guessing the 600 tricolor will make about another 100 on eBay?!?

Re: Hi and thanks for the feedback. I definitely don’t want to lose the signature...in fact, I’d like to understand how risky it would be to polishe the paint back to the steel!

Re: Thank you Jamie...very kind comment!

Re: The other option is always powder coat at about 50-60. The finish isn’t quite as smooth but it does give a cool look!

Re: Ive heard a lot about Argos too - what would you expect to pay for a paint job (I know there are many variables but just roughly)?

Re: Bernard Carre bikes didn’t carry decals - just the name on the top lugg

Re: Thanks - bikes, cars and watches - standard male pleasures :facepalm:

Re: It really is. Every single moving part cleaned up to as new condition - only the seat post needed polishing and that was to get rid of over tight fitment marks! I was torn between Crane and Campag - so the Campag looks nicer but boy does the Dura Ace work - Shimano really did take the...

Just finished building up this Bernard Carre using Dura Ace Crane groupset. There doesn't seem to be too much information out there on B Carre bikes other than to say that he built for gentleman racers in France. It's definitely a fast ride especially for it's age (I think early 70s given the...

Re: Wow - great job! Looks stunning!

Re: You’re totally right 61 frame. All the 600 components will clean very well and little or no rub so will keep her original I think. Will check with spray shop on keeping the same colour too. Thanks again for all the input!

Re: Thank you for the input by the way!

Re: Wow...that’s an incredible level of knowledge...thanks you!!! Would you keep it original with the 600 groupset then? I’ve not ridden it yet so no idea how good or over rated 753 is!

Re: Thank you for that. I have looked through lots of sales brochures and simply not found it. So...is it likely to have been sold as a frame to then spec the groupset?! I was a little surprised to find 600 as the frame deserves better? Do you also now what your it is likely to be? Will...