The Roberts Genesis build...advice and thoughts please :)

[stu]

I would probably choose an XT drivetrain over XTR but would definately go for the Middleburn Wheels/Cranks in silver......I'm looking forward to seeing the final build no matter which spec you go for though

Stu

 

[one-eyed_jim]

Re: The Roberts Genesis build...advice and thoughts please :

A mix of any of the above or any other ideas…

Rigid fork. Campag.

 

[DY85262]

Keep it old school
Option2 then if not possible Option1
Agree though lots of Brit parts and a Royce BB

cchris2lou I know about a pair of those DOGSBOLX. My mates and mine.
Mmmmm that means you seen it before I did :cry:
Should be ready any time now.
But won't be built till late in teh summer as we are not back in UK till then

Looking forward to pics of your Genesis though

 

[Andy R]

How to the old frames cope with the stresses of a rear disk brake added to them btw ?

In my experience they cope with it just fine - just braze a bracing tube in to transfer loading to the chainstay.

 

[JeRkY]

Ok, planning has started:

Frame- Roberts Genesis
Fork- Pace RC35 AB
Wheels
Hubs- Middleburn (silver, screw on rear)
Rims- Mavic M231
Spokes- DT
Shifter/levers- M900 STi
Brakes- Ritchey WCS cantis
Bar- Pace RC130/Use/Xlite (black or silver...hmm)
stem- pace/hope (black or silver...hmm)
headset- Shimano XT
BB- Hope/Royce
Cranks- Middleburn RS1's
Rings- Pace
Seatpost- xlite
saddle- flite/brooks
tyres- Smoke/dart magics / wildgrippers/porcs/amber tiogas
QR's- middleburn/hope
Fr mech- XT
Rear mech- XT M737/9
Cable hangers- possibly custom machine some.


Or I may still go the modernising route

 

[messiah]

I'd be tempted to bung it together with whatever I had to give it a whirl. I remember reading a quick review of a CR Genesis which was described as having "questionable" geometry...

One of the early frames designed for suspension forks as I remember so maybe experimental or whatever, but worth a thought.

If you like it go for 3... I know it's herasy but I'm considering disking the Lloyd

 

[cchris2lou]

Keep it old school
Option2 then if not possible Option1
Agree though lots of Brit parts and a Royce BB

cchris2lou I know about a pair of those DOGSBOLX. My mates and mine.
Mmmmm that means you seen it before I did :cry:
Should be ready any time now.
But won't be built till late in teh summer as we are not back in UK till then

Looking forward to pics of your Genesis though

I went on friday and they were primed but not painted yet .

 

[JeRkY]

Contacted Roberts regarding Decals and possibility of a respray from them, also been onto Bob jackson who seem to be rather good value for rather good work.

(and will also add a disc tab for £60)

 

[cchris2lou]

Contacted Roberts regarding Decals and possibility of a respray from them, also been onto Bob jackson who seem to be rather good value for rather good work.

(and will also add a disc tab for £60)

contact colour-tech direct , i am sure it will be cheaper and he will able to get decals for you too .

 

[DY85262]

What happened here? Nearly as long as my own topic. Did it get built? Mines in the loft unbuilt