Recent content by Nessy

Yep, will be changing the handlebars to pursuit bars and using a TT bike lever for front brake. Got a cross top lever for these bars to go on in the interim just need to get an old caliper found first 👍

Finally got around to getting the frame out again and see what I had in the spares bins to build her up. As always I’ve gone with my preferred Fixed Gear build, here is the outcome so far. 1976 Claud Butler Olympic Road Frame 58” NoLogo Fixed Gear 700c in GatorSkins Strong light Cranks &...

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Love a steel Fixie build! Looking good fella

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Got myself abit of a bargain then for sure! I have seen the Olympic Track they do look very nice. Thanks for the info @Peachy! much appreciated. I will update the thread as the build progresses…

Thanks @Peachy! for the catalog snippets and the confirmation of the original paintwork etc. I wonder what it would be worth then In today’s market, guess you would need to find the right buyer. It’s staying anyway unless someone put in an offer I saw as worthwhile parting with it. @AndyMart...

So the start of my next project is a random chance I came across this through a friend, I got the frame plus a few handlebars, stems, tyres, mallard pedals, a back wheel etc all Looked to be NOS and got the lot including the frame for £25. Unsure if it is in the original paintwork as it seems...

Cheers. I won’t lie it doesn’t feel the comfiest but then it is slightly too big and the saddle I’ve used for now is off a Ribble Track bike so not meant for comfort 😂 Thinking a same era Turbo or something would be better for it. On the look out for my next project (Raleigh Banana Fixed Gear )...

Bar Tape on and a few steady miles in the sunshine…

Been surfing the forums for a while and my current Fixie build is nearly complete so decided to get some pics up. Started as a £20 Gumtree pick up in need of some TLC… Peugeot Talisman 1984 (I believe) Carbolite 103 Gas Piper, 62cm Frame so a little big for me in reality but heyho: I knew...