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Hi Ed, Thank you for your comments and information. I had always wondered why many WR's ended up in the USA but it seems you are somewhat responsible for that oddity. My frame now [and again thanks WalterScot] has made minimal progress since acquiring due to my dithering about specification and...

All the rage these days the underslung cage bottle, gives the refreshing water that hint of rewarding earthiness as you lick the front-wheel spatter off the bottle top.... it's a genius concept, bit like gravel bikes.

deurgina perhaps?

Some lore here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/fausto-coppi-bike-what-model-is-this.464267/#post-3423156 cannot vouch for veracity.... used for research before buying my Lombardia. ATB

I owned one of these from new '82. It was the benchmark for any road bike I've ever had. The 12 speed was the slickest I've ever had, they're wonderful bikes. Price too stiff though, they come up often on Ebay though needing more work. This one is not with original spec too so would depend on if...

Original starting point here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/%F0%9F%8D%B7-bikewrenchers-inn-%F0%9F%8D%BA.447640/page-8926#post-3632203 Much discussion about this bike follows, not all good. The main issue with FC bikes is the stiffness and harsh ride. It's uncertain if yours will have the...

This is my recently updated Fausto Coppi Lombardia: It's a UK 2011 bike, Taiwan Frame so without the elegance of the Italian version you own. It rides quite well with a little tweaking to soften the ride. I'd suggest a well padded seat is the best modification as a start though your aluminium...

Do we like Brompton's, my instinct is to abhor them but I don't know why..... could be the price and a touch of snobbery about them?

Bob, that's putting lipstick on a Pug...

Very cool - like the recycle/repurpose. Had never thought of this approach to space creation..... very, very cool.

I've had a long term fascination with Japanese made bikes as they have a very high reputation for quality. Tsunoda's and Fuji's come up now and again on Ebay but they are sparse in the UK. Many were imported into the USA during the 70's racer boom and got rebadged such as the "Lotus" bikes. In...

Dami, that must be one of the greatest ever NOS finds - Lovely bike. Congrat's on being the new custodian....

By the way, looking at the tread in the pic above, I think that's a Duro Vantage.

Too late GT, it went on the Team Marin yesterday! Sadly, Duro only do black tyres now as I've been well impressed with the Vantage but needed the skin-wall to look right. I've not ridden the bike yet but the tyre is holding air well. Thanks anyway for the help and apologies if it's left you with...

Nice bike Bob, it looked like it had potential but that's some work you put into it. I'd go for a green bar tape matching the reynolds green if pos. Lovely work again.

That is a stunning bike. I have no issue with the reincarnation with modern components, as above, it's a 2024 Carlton showing the best that our older frames can be adapted to. I bet it rides beautifully, I'm a sucker for a Carlton. Primo

That Touriste has gone to the right home! Like the Canti's...

Here's the vantage tread pattern: V-blocks in middle, raised blocks to the side. The raider looks a pretty close match, I'll be in touch.

Looks like: Just hoping someone out there has a single they can't use, message in the thread or PM me if anyone has availability in useable nick - Cheers.

@Canuk As the owner of an Esprit, I would have to point to an error in your assertion.... 3 Strat's too.