Flandria
Retro Guru
Hi all,
Last winters project was the restoration of a 1984 Colnago super frame combined with a modern Athena 11sp groupset. Pictures of the result can be found here: pedalroom.com/bike/colnago-super-1984-22912. I enjoyed the restoration and the build and especially the miles that I put on the bike in spring/summer afterwards. Classic looks, modern functionality. New winter, so new project and another neo-retro build!
A few months ago, I got my hands on a Martelly bike for next to nothing. Martelly is a Belgian brand of steel bikes, built by Eddy Martens. Not a fancy name international, but they built some great quality frames. They are still going strong by the way, building custom steel frames: martelly.be.
This is how I picked up the bike:
Quality frame build from Columbus SL tubing. Nice chrome forks in great condition with Martelly engraving. Also a nice fully chromed rear triangle, cinelli spoiler bracket,number hanger, ... Cool frame, made to be raced.
Decided to go for a full restoration. Frame is at a framebuilder/painter now: he will add a second bottle holder bosses and cable guides for the front shifters. New colour will be light-metallic blue-ish, with yellow Martelly logo's and details.
Because I wanted painted logo's on the bike, I decided to provide my painter with self-made negatives made with a vinyl cutter. Here they are:
http://i.imgur.com/DFv55AN.jpg
Frame will be build up with a Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed group and will get modern wheels, carbon seatpost and if possible carbon forks.
Will try to update this topic regularly with fresh pictures, questions and more!
Last winters project was the restoration of a 1984 Colnago super frame combined with a modern Athena 11sp groupset. Pictures of the result can be found here: pedalroom.com/bike/colnago-super-1984-22912. I enjoyed the restoration and the build and especially the miles that I put on the bike in spring/summer afterwards. Classic looks, modern functionality. New winter, so new project and another neo-retro build!
A few months ago, I got my hands on a Martelly bike for next to nothing. Martelly is a Belgian brand of steel bikes, built by Eddy Martens. Not a fancy name international, but they built some great quality frames. They are still going strong by the way, building custom steel frames: martelly.be.
This is how I picked up the bike:
Quality frame build from Columbus SL tubing. Nice chrome forks in great condition with Martelly engraving. Also a nice fully chromed rear triangle, cinelli spoiler bracket,number hanger, ... Cool frame, made to be raced.
Decided to go for a full restoration. Frame is at a framebuilder/painter now: he will add a second bottle holder bosses and cable guides for the front shifters. New colour will be light-metallic blue-ish, with yellow Martelly logo's and details.
Because I wanted painted logo's on the bike, I decided to provide my painter with self-made negatives made with a vinyl cutter. Here they are:
http://i.imgur.com/DFv55AN.jpg
Frame will be build up with a Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed group and will get modern wheels, carbon seatpost and if possible carbon forks.
Will try to update this topic regularly with fresh pictures, questions and more!
