FINNEY1973
Senior Retro Guru
How 80’S is this! I purchased this direct from Keith’s daughter Paula some months ago. This was Keith’s lo-pro (K1389 frame number). One of a very limited number he made so in that regard and it’s paint-scheme, it’s a rare beast. Certainly gets lots of attention as would any bike that's pink & green. It had barely been ridden, no rim wear at all, brake blocks are brand new, freewheel is straight out the box.
I’ve changed the cables and brake outers from black to green and added my own pedals & bottle cage but apart from a clean it’s as I bought it. The tubulars are on their last breaths, cracked and don't hold air for more than 36 hours so they’ll get changed when I can find a matching 24” & 700c pair.
The saddle is a wreck – a San Marco Ergo in day-glow yellow. Not easy to find a replacement but as & when I find something suitably fluro i'll replace it.
The component list is real eclectic mix, but a lovely mix all the same. Highlights for me are the Royce Racing hubs, they are sublime. Rims are Mavic CX18’s. It has TA Tevano Strada cranks & rings with matching BB. Headset is Edco Competition with 3TTT Criterium stem & bars. Bars are simply upturned and cut. Brakes / Levers are Dia Compe AGC-300. Gearing is via Shimano 6400 Tricolor but with a Suntour Cyclone MK2 front. Block is Sachs Maillard 7-speed. An eclectic mix that’s for sure, covering a decade (late 70’s to 80’s) and that’s all part of its charm I reckon.
Ride is superb, although for obvious reasons this isn’t an all-day rider! No idea what the tubing is but it’s super light and noticeably thin – the width of the tubing at the seat lugs is ridiculously thin. Great fun to ride and surprisingly comfy, when I fancy a quick spin somewhere this bike generally gets the nod.
I’ve changed the cables and brake outers from black to green and added my own pedals & bottle cage but apart from a clean it’s as I bought it. The tubulars are on their last breaths, cracked and don't hold air for more than 36 hours so they’ll get changed when I can find a matching 24” & 700c pair.
The saddle is a wreck – a San Marco Ergo in day-glow yellow. Not easy to find a replacement but as & when I find something suitably fluro i'll replace it.
The component list is real eclectic mix, but a lovely mix all the same. Highlights for me are the Royce Racing hubs, they are sublime. Rims are Mavic CX18’s. It has TA Tevano Strada cranks & rings with matching BB. Headset is Edco Competition with 3TTT Criterium stem & bars. Bars are simply upturned and cut. Brakes / Levers are Dia Compe AGC-300. Gearing is via Shimano 6400 Tricolor but with a Suntour Cyclone MK2 front. Block is Sachs Maillard 7-speed. An eclectic mix that’s for sure, covering a decade (late 70’s to 80’s) and that’s all part of its charm I reckon.
Ride is superb, although for obvious reasons this isn’t an all-day rider! No idea what the tubing is but it’s super light and noticeably thin – the width of the tubing at the seat lugs is ridiculously thin. Great fun to ride and surprisingly comfy, when I fancy a quick spin somewhere this bike generally gets the nod.
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