1980's British Eagle Madness

[legrandefromage]

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I quite like it

Had dropbar build left overs that I thought I'd fart around with and rather like the results.

I have lots of spare Suntour to play with too but a bit short on wheels at the moment.

Anyway, for those that are vaguely interested, here you go for now:

 

[narcotitlan]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

Well I'm interested, I think that's come out just great, love those Di Compe 980's with the white lugged forks! Definitely got a light look to it too with the mavics and turbo saddle. Perfect machine for an arctic cycling expedition

Happy new year to all retrobikers by the way!

 

[xxnick1975]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

Looks cool, good effort

 

[james1985]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

Looks spot on, whats it ride like?

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

Dont know yet - have reached an impasse with rim width/ brakes/ tyre clearance

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

The 'other' Eagle is going to end up as a donor at this rate - wheels are some nice skinny Wolber AT18 which should suit the clearances for this bike. The current Mavic Oxygen fit the smaller Eagle nicely though.

Not much will be period correct but if theres a break in the weather, it should be done soon.

 

[longun]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

looks great dude, whats it like riding drop bars with ber end shifters? never used them except when fixing bikes for others. do you have to plan shifts a tad more when riding?? the rockhopper may go this way..........................eventually

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

Depends on how much road riding you do. I find myself reaching for barcons even when they are not there.

Good for long all day rides as multi position bars allow for aches and creaky bits to relax a while.

Front end needs to be quite tall to be comfortable.

 

[legrandefromage]

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Took it out today. I dont know what I was expecting but got a nice surprise, it rides really well. Tyres are shite and need something in a 1.8 or 1.5 for mud clearance. There will be some hardcore mudguard action too.

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Yet More British Eagle Madness

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