My first project - Scruffy Orange Clockwork

[clunker]

That does look quite big for a 17".... the headtube gives it away.

Just got the tape measure out –
B\B to top tube 17”
B/B to top of seat tube 19”

Confused now

 

[OrangeRetro]

See if cherrybomb has a link to his to compare... If it is the blue one that went on ebay recently you should be able to see by the headtube. Otherwise have a look at my P7, it is a bit older but is a 17" and the geometry hasn't changed that much?

 

[clunker]

Very nice P7 mate!

Yes now almost certain its a 19" which is a bit of a bonus as might just fit me - Slime green singlespeed project here we come

 

[OrangeRetro]

Awesome, the slime green lives...

I'm sure it will look good with a bit of t-cut 'n' elbow grease! Just make sure you post some pictures of the finished item!

 

[cherrybomb]

That's a 19".

The 17" frame is only 15.5" C to C. The most obvious difference between the two is the length of the head tube.

This is my 17" frame before it went for refinishing.

I've not had it back yet, I sent it to a place in Oxford a week last Tuesday and it took them a week.
My mum died unexpectedly on the Friday though so I'm back up in Shropshire. Not sure when I'll be picking it up to be honest.

Oh: and I'd be interested in those F8s for my E4 if you do get rid.

 

[Anthony]

It is definitely a 19, and I think it's the 1998 model when the Clockwork came back to replace the C16R. IMO it should be a criminal offence to have a slime green Clockwork resprayed, but then women are a law unto themselves I suppose. The F7 forks are the most fun rigids I've ever ridden - I would certainly recommend keeping them in case of a change of mind down the line.

Respraying a slime green Clockwork, I don't know, utter sacrilege, bloody women, tuh! Mutter, mutter, mutter.

 

[cyclerelic]

green

love that green i like cycles a bit ratty looking with sexy old parts on oh yes !!! use them everyday people ...this site is the best

 

[clunker]

What single speed kits do you guys recommend? Have been looking at the DMR, but would like something that looks a little less modern.

Cheers
Matt

 

[OrangeRetro]

I'm in the same position as you, just about to embark on a single speed project with a kula. I hear that the surly singleator is quite good..

 

[OrangeRetro]

Probably with this Da bomb freehub converter kit and maybe.. if I win the lottery, a middleburn single speed crank!