Living the (ever changing) life of Ridley..Another finished, so endeth this chapter, or summat

[Retro Spud]

Hey tall trees

Looking forward to seeing some pics so make sure you take your phone with you

 

[Mike Muz]

I always have the phone

 

[DICKO10]

Nice to see a New Cross bike being built Muzz

 

[Mike Muz]

Nice to see a New Cross bike being built Muzz

They're the best! Wish I'd got into this aspect of cycling earlier. Like 30 years earlier!

 

[DICKO10]

They're the best! Wish I'd got into this aspect of cycling earlier. Like 30 years earlier!

Same brother

 

[Mike Muz]

I had a few hours spare this afternoon so given that and a newly arrived mech hanger, I finished building the bike.
Set the brakes and gears up, followed by carefully wrapping the bars, trying to get it even takes time. Finishing it off with some yellow/red/black insulation tape.
Not able to test it out yet and will probably use alloy wheels when I do, as I don't want to damage carbon rims with alloy specific pads.
Love how it has turned out! It's a keeper, irrespective of how well I can compete when I race it.
Hope you like it folks


Muz

 

[The History Man]

Very nicely put together. What does it weigh in race spec?

 

[Mike Muz]

It's 7.5kg

 

[Mike Muz]

Smile says it all. Pleased with this build. Training wheels and bottle added for training and familiarity. Had a great ride around the local bridleways

Muz

 

[novocaine]

It's very nice.

out of interest, why does the gear cable run round the back of the bar in the front?