1986 Bob Jackson 531c, finished ! !

[JSH]

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That's a really nice job Mike... another steel frame saved

 

[Mike Muz]

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That's a really nice job Mike... another steel frame saved

Thanks mate

Got cracking with the build this afternoon.

Some nice retro tyres arrived today, so I fitted them.

IMG_1755 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Like them so much, I ordered some more.

Almost finished building the bike now, just waiting for some brake and gear outer cables. Here it is so far.

IMG_1757 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Also need to put the bottle cages on! Just remembered, looking at that photo! :roll:

IMG_1758 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Only the front brake cable is done, not enough outer for the rear one. Is it too short? Is the routing ok? Not sure about that, as I normally go aero.

IMG_1759 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

IMG_1762 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

I like the mix of shiny parts with dark burgundy and the gold lug luning

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IMG_1765 by Michael Murray, on Flickr

Hope you like it!

Mike

 

[Jamiedyer]

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It's a thing of beauty and class Mike
Looking very smart and looks just right to me, not over the top but classy for sure.

Jamie

 

[Mike Muz]

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Cheers Jamie!

Glad you like it

Should I run bare gear cables around the bottom bracket guides, or use a sleeve on them there?

Mike

 

[Midlife]

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Very smart . Just run bare wire through the BB guides, the brake cables might be better uncrossed as they pass behind the bars

 

[Mike Muz]

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Very smart . Just run bare wire through the BB guides, the brake cables might be better uncrossed as they pass behind the bars

Thanks Shaun, I did wonder that. Behind is right, isn't it?

Mike

 

[Midlife]

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Yep just like Phil Bayton but mirror image if you see what I mean.

 

[Mike Muz]

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Set in stone then!
These are the only calipers I've ever seen with a left hand cable entry

Mike

 

[Midlife]

Re: 1986 Bob Jackson 531c, nearly finished ! !

BITD Weinmann brakes beloved of TT bods had the cable on the left, opposite to Campagnolo....

 

[Mike Muz]

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Back to my roots then!
I wonder who that is, a seeded rider if his number is anything to go by

Mike