1978 Emperor Sport

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

Here's the next in my line up of '70's Time Trial Bikes. This time it's another Emperor Sport, but still sporting it's somewhat patina'd original paintwork....

Spec Sheet....

Frame: 1978 Emperor Sport – No Tubing Stickers but would assume either Reynolds 531 or Ishiwata Tubing - Frame No. EMP 78.199

Fork: Emperor Sport

Headset: Tange
Stem: Cinelli 1A - 130mm
Handlebar: Cinelli 66-42
Bar Tape: Cotton

Brake Levers/Brifters: Weinmann
Brake Calipers: Weinmann 500
Brake Pads: Weinmann
Brake Cables: Unknown Brand

Shifters: Lightened Campagnolo Record
Front Derailleur: It's a Time-Trial Bike!
Rear Derailleur: Huret Jubilee
Derailleur Cables: Huret
Freewheel: Regina ORO - 5 Speed 13 through 17
Chain: KMC
Cranks: Campagnolo Record - 170mm 144 BCD
Chainrings: Drilled 53 Teeth - Unknown Brand
Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Record 68 – S - 120
Pedals: MKS Sylvan Track Pedals - Cinelli Alloy Toe-clips - Leather Toe-Straps and Cinelli Tugs

Rims: 28 Hole Mavic Monthlery Pro
Hubs: Campagnolo Record
Hub Skewers: Campagnolo Record - Curved Arms
Nipples: Unknown
Spokes: Unknown
Tubs: Continental Giro
Tubes: N/A

Saddle: 3ttt Type A
Seatpost: 27.2mm SR Laprade
Seatpost Binder: Emperor Sport

Bottle Cage: N/A
Extras:

Weight: Unknown

Here are some pics. You may need to click on the "+" sign after selecting a picture to see it in it's full resolution...

 

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

Here are some more pics....

 

[Midlife]

arrrggghhhhhhhh ! 1970's porn

BITD we reversed the weinmann washers so they didn't show any names and the spokes would have been butted but blimey that's a killer bike

Shaun

 

[notsofast]

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Hey Ralph!

That is a great looking bike

Glad you have left the frame untouched and those close ratio gears just make it look fast!

But I am a bit biased when it comes to Emperor Sport

and any excuse to post a pic....here is EMP.79.276

Cheers

Mike

 

[FINNEY1973]

Great looking bike, another mighty fine conclusion. You'll be getting a reputation for producing top drawer machines at this rate!

Tell me, what's the Huret mech like - looks like a cracking bit of kit - does it function well?

 

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

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Mike,

Another great looking Emperor Sport. How about starting a thread all of it's own with some more pics? I'd love to see some.

Finney,

I absolutely love these Jubilee Rear Mechs. You really need to see one in the flesh to appreciate them, they are minuscule! They have a bit of a reputation for being a bit flaky, but I can honestly say that the two I have on my bikes have performed flawlessly so far. Plus, if Alf Engers used them, that's good enough for me!

Steve.

 

[FINNEY1973]

Looks like i'm on an ebay trawl then. Think my quinn would benefit from such an addition.

 

[Ralph_the_Rohan]

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It's well worth keeping a watch for one. Don't be tempted to pay too much. I've seen sellers wanting £100 - £150, but, out of the three I have, two cost me £40 and the one you see above only cost £28!

Also bear in mind that Huret made two variations. One made for French style rear dropouts without a stop and one for Italan (Campagnolo) style dropouts with a stop. You can use the French style ones with Italian dropouts but you'll need a separate dropout washer.

 

[FINNEY1973]

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Noted, just seen the typical market 'price' on the bay. Hilary Stone also has one, and given your knowledge, his will be a french version, so i'll keep a search open on ebay and wait until an Italian version comes to market without paying over the odds - £40 would seem very reasonable. Cheers for the tip, much appreciated.

 

[Midlife]

Huret also did a titanium one which people used............ugly as sin though

Shaun