Bob Jackson 653 w/ Chorus 1st Gen Group

[ForestHill]

A work in progress (needs new tyres and a braze on front mech) but looking quite tasty, even if I do say so myself.
Sorry for the crappy photos, I might take it up to the river tomorrow for some proper photos.

 

[shawnb]

That is another sweet bike! and with some 'period' colour tyres it will look spot on

 

[ForestHill]

Yep, Tel has suggested some Michelin 'Dynamics', as a cheaper alternative to Paselas. I think anything with Tan will look lovely on it.

I got very lucky on the group and the frame (few bits of rust, but mostly on chainstay) and with saddle, stem and bars I already had it's cost under £300 to build which I think is pretty good!

 

[shawnb]

£300 is one hell of a good deal so far.
No offence to your photos but it really deserves some good shots sometime

 

[ForestHill]

Glad you think so and I'm not just kidding myself! Proper photos are on there way, when I have the full group on there and those tyres (ordering now!)
Frame was £80, group was £225 (including wheels!) so I'm pleased.

As someone who lived in Leeds for 7 years, it's quite nice to own a Bob Jackson. One thing I was wondering about is that it has a 'Renovated by Bob Jackson' sticker on, so does that mean it's one they've done work on and applied decals to rather than one of their own frames?