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more pics of the mini velo anywhere? Looks intriguing

that's quite enough tinkering for this weekend, some finessing needed and a chain but most of the build done, there are always things I would and probably will change...

did some rummaging in the workshop today and found a Deda Newton stem and some Piega Elementi bars, plus some ti bolts to make this combo lighter than the Ritchey bits and a bit more classic shaped - I think you did me a favour there ;-)

the same ( AKA Avid L) , they look very nice, are light but have very tight tolerances and not much adjustability beyond the ability to change the angle of the arms - as per below pictures. I found these are not very tolerant of canti bosses/studs that aren't perfect for this type of...

lol - apologies for upsetting your (gravel) sensitivities Nobby :-) I may well experiment with something more traditional than the WCS Venturemax/Skyline which are adventurebike/CX orientated - I have some nice new Deda bars somewhere in here :-)

some progress with components - after a bit of deliberation this is going to be more restomod than renovation and a black and red theme is emerging at the same time. I few false starts with tyres that were never going to fit and a little wrestling with seat post sizing, I am now going...

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I think building a replica is a great idea - especially if you are able to enlist such esteemed and revered craftsmanship into the mix at the same time!. Its a route I have taken myself recently to build a Ritchey 'homage' - where there is little to zero chance in the UK of obtaining...

bargain of the year - very nice frames, massively underrated

thx, map on the wall is from slow ways - showing all the interconnected and navigable paths and bridleways, RUPPS etc in the UK - I have been sponsoring them since their inception - its a great cause : free signup and trial here https://upvir.al/ref/688fc4544a360M + crowdfunding...

Cyclone Powder Coating are in Cheadle Cheshire ( near Stockport) Tom is the bike frame maestro and likes doing anything unusual that isn't car wheels and garden gates/patio furniture :-) (everyone that works there is super nice incidentally and very helpful with advice on what works and what...

thx, wheelset is from bankrupt bikeparts, not sure of the provenance - they appear to be NOS handbuilt with eclectic spoke lacing forced by the rim drilling (I doubt that pattern is from a high volume factory) - I chose for the O.L.D. rear hub spacing and deep profile black rims - they aren't...

my first ever shop of my own