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Thanks for the heads up, unfortunately I do need a 1 inch steerer. The original is threaded but I have located a NOS threadless 1 inch...

Thanks, I will try that before going to Defcon 1 :D I will be trying not to rush this one.

try autoglym paint restorer before getting drastic with wet n dry https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CK4HWFH3 bigger bottle on offer atm...

Just started t strip it down outside then the heavens opened! Here's a few photos showing both the Lee Cooperesque fillet brazing and...

No problem at all, pleased to help! It was a very handsome looking bike, I must say... The forks were indeed a tapered straight blade...

I'm going to have to buy a Kirk and Restomod it now :D

Thanks, that's a really useful photo of your Ecstasy that I can use as a reference for the restore. The groupset is pretty...

Nice one, it is a great addition to the fleet no doubt. There aren't that many about, especially in 653. It's the first biggun that I...

Your wish is my command! I am tall so I went and got it...5 hours and 250miles! Well worth it though, it looks a really rare and...

Mine had thumbies, so I can't help I'm afraid.

Says mag wheels in the ad.

Doing a bit of research on the "All things Orbit" tread and it looks like I have an Orbit Ectasy , fillet brazed, 653 with XT group.

I'm not saying anything 😀

Good man, I'm pleased. Don't forget to update the spreadsheet 😀

This one is mine, all mine! :D :D :D