Martin Rattler
Retro Guru
Mercian Wheels by JuanM58, on Flickr
Now improved, with added wheels. After rather a long pause due to pressures of the day job, I built up the wheels at the weekend. 28 hole Royce hubs laced to Halo Retro rims with Sapim Race butted spokes; Halo Retro skewers and 23mm Vittoria Rubinos. Very pleased with how the wheels have turned out and while there are no transmission parts fitted, it all feels incredibly light. Superlight in fact.
Midlife distressing bars still fitted but I have an alternative that I will fit shortly. I had been thinking of using a Campag GS chainset that I happened to have but I am now considering Suntour Superbe Pro having seen a Suntour equiped Vincatore at the weekend. I also have my doubts about the Weinmann 500s and think that it might warrant better, and stoppier brakes. More soon.