Brain Rourke 653 project RR.

[David B]

Good to see others going down the retro lugged frame + carbon fork route. I did so for my Ribble 653 build, not everybody's cup of tea admittedly, but don't regret it one bit as the end product can hold its own against more modern machines based on recent race results. Looks the part, too.

David

 

[grilla]

Looking forward to seeing it built, the frame is an absolute beauty.

 

[Way2many]

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Some more parts...

 

[Rich34]

Inspiring stuff, and interesting to see the weight of each part as it comes together. I'd love to do a similar build around an older steel frame one day. Watching this with interest.

 

[Johnsqual]

I like that colour scheme - reminds me of the Merckx paint jobs from
that period. If I was going to respray, I would keep a similar pattern
with the red white and blue colours you mentioned. Just a suggestion
though...

Johnny

 

[Robbied196]

Good to see another Rourkie breaking out

I've just got my hands on one after many years of waiting!

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219101

Just out of interest, where did you send you question to BR about the age/spec and how long did you wait for a response?

I've asked about some info for mine using the contact us link on the http://www.brianrourke.co.uk site, unfortunately I've not had a response yet.

 

[clunker]

Robbied196,

Ring Gareth at the shop or call in sometime they will love to see the resto and they will advise age etc.

Nice to see some more Rourke's I too have a few

Cheers
Clunk

 

[Robbied196]

Robbied196,

Ring Gareth at the shop or call in sometime they will love to see the resto and they will advise age etc.

Nice to see some more Rourke's I too have a few

Cheers
Clunk

Thanks for the info Clunk. I'm taking a trip to Burslem just to check out BR's bar! So hopefully I'll get some info on mine

 

[Way2many]

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Rolling chassis, minus headset.

 

[clunker]

Coming along very well, bet you can't wait to get out and ride it.