Bob Jackson 731os

[otherself]

That's a real nice paint scheme.

 

[Peachy!]

I noticed your in comment link on FiveAlpha’s thread and thought I’d better take a look, good read and a great paint finish, I can’t believe that motor home driver didn’t stop..... incredible.

Did you ever take any photos of the frame fully dressed in all her finery?

 

[Chat Noir]

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Should have posted months ago, you know how it is

Here’s the build-up:

This bike is used for all kinds of riding, including putting a rack on for lightweight touring, so has gearing suitable for the steepest of hills, now with a 26 inner. This generally gets me up anything Yorkshire can throw at me, including Park Rash and Rosedale Chimney, but nothing is guaranteed. Mixture of modern spec with one bit of bling, a Dura Ace seat post.

By the way, Peachy, your account of building up the bikes with your son one of the more heart-warming contributions on the forum, keep up the good work!

Frame: Reynolds 731os 1995
Fork: Reynolds (as 731, 708 and 653) 1995
Headset: Stronglight A9
Stem: Cinelli
Handlebar: Randonneur
Bar Tape: 3T, white with red stitching
Brake levers / shifters Ultegra
Brake Calipers: Ultegra
Brake Pads: Swiss Stop
Brake Cables: Shimano
Front Derailleur: Ultegra Triple
Rear Derailleur: Ultegra
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Ultegra 10 speed 12 - 30
Chain: Ultegra
Cranks: Ultegra
Chainrings: Ultegra 50 / 39 / 26 (Stronglight)
Bottom Bracket: Dura ace
Pedals: Shimano A600
Rims: H + Son Archetype
Hubs: Novatec
Hub Skewers: Ultegra (Supplied skewers didn’t hold on chrome)
Spokes: Sapim
Tyres: Continental GP4000 25mm
Saddle: Brooks Swift Titanium
Seatpost: Dura ace
Bottle Cages: Cannondale GT- 40
Weight: 9.3 kg / 20.5 lbs

 

[Jamiedyer]

Very very nice.

Jamie

 

[Peachy!]

Absolutely spot on. That’s got to be a contender for October’s 80’s & 90’s themed RBotM

 

[cromoman]

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That's lovely that is.