Here we go again!

[Lackluster]

Wow! That is looking superb mate. Really nice colour choice.
look forward to watching it take shape

Jamie

Thanks Jamie. This is a bit of a start stop build. Waiting to collect a match World Tour tyre from my mate. Odd tyres came with bike, but WT is in almost unridden condition.

 

[Lackluster]

Take care the stem is not too far out of the fork tube. Mind the markings. :|

Hi Dutchie thanks for noting the high stem, it was placed that way only as a mock up for the photo as Peachy noted. (I should have mentioned that) I’m waiting for the front brake headset mounted cable guide which is away being rechromed before I finish the headset installation. Well spotted!

 

[Lackluster]

Ps... I’ll wait to pass judgment on the bottle green mudguards!!!!

Hi Peachy
I personally like the BR Green mudguards. I resprayed the old ones, they were in a very poor condition, it’s a pending decision at the moment my friend has also sourced me some Weinmann chrome shorties which will give me a contrasting look. They would match the Weinmann brakes and levers. Personally I’m thinking of using this bike as a tourer, so full mudguards would be better, I can always spray them again. The rack is period and has been rust treated, resprayed and lacquered However I’ll have to change the ‘double clanger’ crank if used as a tourer, as it definitely won’t get me up the hills.

 

[Peachy!]

Ps... I’ll wait to pass judgment on the bottle green mudguards!!!!

Hi Peachy
I personally like the BR Green mudguards. I resprayed the old ones, they were in a very poor condition, it’s a pending decision at the moment my friend has also sourced me some Weinmann chrome shorties which will give me a contrasting look. They would match the Weinmann brakes and levers. Personally I’m thinking of using this bike as a tourer, so full mudguards would be better, I can always spray them again. The rack is period and has been rust treated, resprayed and lacquered However I’ll have to change the ‘double clanger’ crank if used as a tourer, as it definitely won’t get me up the hills.

I’d like to see the green mudguards on, it’s not a colour combo I would have thought of, but I’m always open to new ideas.

 

[Lackluster]

Ps... I’ll wait to pass judgment on the bottle green mudguards!!!!

Hi Peachy
I personally like the BR Green mudguards. I resprayed the old ones, they were in a very poor condition, it’s a pending decision at the moment my friend has also sourced me some Weinmann chrome shorties which will give me a contrasting look. They would match the Weinmann brakes and levers. Personally I’m thinking of using this bike as a tourer, so full mudguards would be better, I can always spray them again. The rack is period and has been rust treated, resprayed and lacquered However I’ll have to change the ‘double clanger’ crank if used as a tourer, as it definitely won’t get me up the hills.

I’d like to see the green mudguards on, it’s not a colour combo I would have thought of, but I’m always open to new ideas.

Your wish is my command. Just a mock up of course, coming back off until I’ve made my final decision.

 

[Lackluster]

Well I’ve made my decision and decided to go with the Weinmann shorties.
Here is the finished article. I personally am very happy with how it turned out.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Wow! That is really beautiful. Great work

Jamie

 

[Peachy!]

Stunning... I feel another RBotM coming on...

 

[dyna-ti]

That is by far what you'd call a show stopper. Sublime across the board, a huge congratulations to yourself for it.

I was sure you'd swopped iut out for a completely different bike :shock: the transformation is ...can't think of a highly praised praise that hasn't already been said(Must read more readers digest :? )

I also prefer the polished guards, because they reflect so much loveliness, and the green were too strong and dragged the overall look down, they were a bit like a twitter troll, desperate for it to be about them :? Best off

 

[Lackluster]

Wow! That is really beautiful. Great work

Jamie

Thanks Jamie