1980 Brian Rourke

[MartinB123]

Lovely frameset. I think it would look fantastic redone in the original scheme with a modern groupset. Maybe even a cheeky bit of carbon chucked in!

 

[kaferboy]

So a little update, I did decide to paint the bike myself in the end as transporting the bike was becoming a nightmare, and I'd hate to ship it. So I took it to a local blasters for them to blast it and powdercoat prime it for me. Also, a bit arse about face, but I spread the rear triangle after having it powdercoated, which was a bit silly, but didn't make any difference in the end... that was a scary job tbh! Had to take it out to 170mm before it would spring back to 130-ish. Then I trial fitted a spare wheel I had lying around... happy days!

 

[kaferboy]

Will update this when it has it's metallic yellow paint job done...

 

[kaferboy]

Paint arrived this am, BMW Austin Yellow metallic.

 

[kaferboy]

Paint on! Just got to add the decals before I lacquer it. There is a small dent in the top tube but I didn't want to hide anything, so I've just left that as is.

 

[Nob]

Definitely different but looks

 

[kaferboy]

 

[kaferboy]

ready for a spot of lacquer now!

 

[kaferboy]

Lacquer done, Ritchey headset fitted, Shimano 105 BB & chainset installed and the new CES carbon 50mm wheels with GP5000's fitted.

 

[27motorhead]

That's a cool colour . Looks like a Metallic gold with green hues? The BR badges work really well against this colour.

Reminds me of a 70s Raleigh kids bike colour!