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that's interesting - what about in the 90s?
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=292279
that's interesting - what about in the 90s?
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=292279
Mac_Mwnci":3ndgj3nz said:Think the cool thing with a fixed gear build is that you're free to do what you want - more so than with a 'period' road build. The gold goes well with the decals and Reynolds badge. Showing my age but black/gold also makes me think 'Raleigh Gold Burners' in the 80s
I'd actually started collecting parts for my fixed build, Nitto track bars etc...which can only mean one thing down the line: Another bike!
Look forward to seeing how you get on...
Plus one":fmclrcdw said:Mac_Mwnci":fmclrcdw said:But as ever what starts out as a simple build can get bit ££££££££..
Strictly spares box build this one... Maybe
Mac_Mwnci":2valtbuv said::shock: Whaaaat! Don't say that I've spent a small fortune on my build!
replies on my thread please
(sorry to highjack your topic Plus One)
Midlife":5a5t1en3 said:Missing braze on's were fashionable in the early 70's , the manufacturers told us that it was so we could have the full campag ensemble of clips.
The other opinion was that given the petrol rationing / 3 day week etc the framebuilders could cut costs and still charge the same for the frame............
Shaun
Plus one":30jxk4o7 said:Mac_Mwnci":30jxk4o7 said::shock: Whaaaat! Don't say that I've spent a small fortune on my build!
replies on my thread please
(sorry to highjack your topic Plus One)
Oh no please spend as much as you can I won't spoil your fun ... I'm very guilty in the overspending department when bikes are involved...
I positively encourage it