1951 Saxon

[Banashapan]

Here's my CB built Saxon, got the frameset recently as a side-project and built up with bits I had in the stores. Only major bit of work was a rear wheel rebuild. Front brake drop (or lack of) is a slight issue, I've some other brakes on the way to experiment with. Here it is -

 

[Ruimteaapje]

Love it - the patina makes it look even better!

 

[Banashapan]

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Love it - the patina makes it look even better!

Thanks. The parts ended up being rejects from another bike that aren't shiny enough... good outcome!

 

[RabC]

Very nice

 

[otek59]

Wow that’s lovely, it just looks so nice

 

[Jonny69]

Lovely patina. Don’t paint!

 

[Banashapan]

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Lovely patina. Don’t paint!

Definitely staying as is! I've got a pair of smooth rolling but tatty Powell hubs I'm tempted to build up to replace the mismatch wheels it's currently rolling on