Blackbike
Retro Guru
I found this on Ebay, where unloved but lucky bicycle frames have one last chance to find their redemption.
It is cosmetically rough due to poor storage conditions but completely rust free internally with all the chrome surviving and minor surface rust in a few paint chips. Due to my mechanically deviant nature it is destined to be a restomod. This is a 2nd generation Austro-Daimler as it has revised geometry for 700c wheels and short reach brakes.
The first course of action is always thorough inspection followed by a cold set from 126mm to 130mm, frame, fork, dropout alignment, and verify every thing is symmetrical on centerline. Six hours later, done and done.
In my youth this was a grail bike and eye wateringly expensive at the time. This one was sold as a frameset as evidenced by the lack of the Super Leicht decal on the top tube. The build components will be top shelf and shall be revealed in the next installment of the build. The wheelset shown is end item and consists of Sun XCD hubs, tied and soldered Wheelsmith butted spokes, and Ambrosio Excellence rims for the proper old school vibe.
: Mike
It is cosmetically rough due to poor storage conditions but completely rust free internally with all the chrome surviving and minor surface rust in a few paint chips. Due to my mechanically deviant nature it is destined to be a restomod. This is a 2nd generation Austro-Daimler as it has revised geometry for 700c wheels and short reach brakes.
The first course of action is always thorough inspection followed by a cold set from 126mm to 130mm, frame, fork, dropout alignment, and verify every thing is symmetrical on centerline. Six hours later, done and done.
In my youth this was a grail bike and eye wateringly expensive at the time. This one was sold as a frameset as evidenced by the lack of the Super Leicht decal on the top tube. The build components will be top shelf and shall be revealed in the next installment of the build. The wheelset shown is end item and consists of Sun XCD hubs, tied and soldered Wheelsmith butted spokes, and Ambrosio Excellence rims for the proper old school vibe.
: Mike
Last edited:
