1989 Swallow Griffon - MBUK Test Bike... Finished - Page 12

[firedfromthecircus]

Re: 1989 Swallow Griffon - MBUK Test Bike... Update P9

Very neatly done.
I'd be tempted to flip it to try and get a slightly better cable angle.

 

[Coleman]

Re: 1989 Swallow Griffon - MBUK Test Bike... Update P9

Very neatly done.
I'd be tempted to flip it to try and get a slightly better cable angle.

Thanks - tried that but this seems to be the best I can do - cheeky ONZA chill pill came to my aid also:

 

[Coleman]

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We that took a bit longer than I planned to finish - work, family, hard to find parts, time, the usual.

Here's a few pics fully built up, will take it our for a ride this week and get some 'better' ones.

Work done:

Back to Swallow for repair & repaint.
NOS stem, bars, Grab-ons and SEDIS chain, clips and straps.
Gratuitous Purple anno bottle screws and bullseye jockey wheels (the originals were half missing and knackered)
NOS campag pearl whit cable set.
Specialised hardpack 1.5" tyres.
NOS Campag U-Brakes which came without pads and bolts, they were salvaged off of a rough set I stumbled across one day.
1989stamped Turbo saddle

Not been the easiest build but worth it I think....

 

[Rod_Saetan]

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Incredible. Great job.

 

[mfhxgram]

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love the bike and build think this is a top build and stunning bike! all good things come to those that wait!

 

[sinnerman]

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Well done Adrian, it does look good with the U brakes too...

 

[NeilM]

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Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

 

[Si_33]

Very nice indeed

 

[Coleman]

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Thanks chaps - also thanks for the nagging to get it done!!

A fair few people chipped in ideas, pointed at and supplied parts along the way, you know who you are so thanks - that is what makes this site special.

Well done Adrian, it does look good with the U brakes too...

It had to be "two U's" cool, there was no other way!

 

[brocklanders023]

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Very nice mate.