Psimpson
Retro Guru
Another build for a friend who had bought a Norman Frame off the internet, he had a Norman as his first ever bike and wanted one to add to his collection.
It was just the frame, headset and forks and a shot bottom bracket.
We decided not to get the Frame resprayed and use parts that we had or were contemporary with what we thought the age was. Under the top tube were pump pegs that had brake cable stops and unfortunately one had broken off and left a small pin hole a repair that didn't involve welding was called for.
27" wheels fitted, i had them made up for other bike but they didn't look right. My Friend was happy with the look on the Norman. Also spare pair of Nitto Bars and Brake Levers from the Parts Bin.
Huret Svelto Rear Deraillieur, Huret Shifters, Mafac Racer Brake Levers and Calipers and Brookes.
The Pump Peg repair, seals the hole without welding, looks better with the Brake Cable in place.
And the final result, complete with Williams twin Chainset and Huret Front deraillieur.
It was just the frame, headset and forks and a shot bottom bracket.
We decided not to get the Frame resprayed and use parts that we had or were contemporary with what we thought the age was. Under the top tube were pump pegs that had brake cable stops and unfortunately one had broken off and left a small pin hole a repair that didn't involve welding was called for.
27" wheels fitted, i had them made up for other bike but they didn't look right. My Friend was happy with the look on the Norman. Also spare pair of Nitto Bars and Brake Levers from the Parts Bin.
Huret Svelto Rear Deraillieur, Huret Shifters, Mafac Racer Brake Levers and Calipers and Brookes.
The Pump Peg repair, seals the hole without welding, looks better with the Brake Cable in place.
And the final result, complete with Williams twin Chainset and Huret Front deraillieur.
