My Holdsworth Super Mistral - finished

[cycletothesea]

Bit of a mongrel collection of components, stuff I had left and some choices to make about what worked and what didn't work. Wanted 700c wheels, but it's a 27" fork clearance, so the deep drop brake callipers are a compromise although they are brilliant stoppers. Since it was never going to be a period correct build I didn't mind the Shimano Claris derailleurs either since I couldn't get the Campag stuff to work with 8 speed SIS shifters. All in all though, it really flies and braking and shifting is smooth as butter.

 

[leapgate]

That looks nice - and I like the practicality of having some more modern stuff on it.

I have a part built one hanging on the wall in my garage which will eventually get done. Annoyingly, I can't seem to find a seat bolt which will close up tight enough to secure the post. Bought the shortest one SJS had and it isn't enough. Are you using a 26.8 post?

 

[Spokesmann]

Sweet.

 

[Midlife]

Now that looks really nice . Maybe move the rear wheel a bit further forward in the dropout, but that's a bit picky : D

Shaun

 

[jules_b]

Very nice! similar to mine in my sig!

 

[jules_b]

By the way if you send me your serial number (under the bottom bracket) I can date it for you, if you haven't already!

 

[Grease Monkey]

That's a nice looking Super. I'm building one myself (track frame 1964) but am missing the original head badge. Does anyone have one, as I don't fancy the modern reproduction. Also thinking of painting the head tube too, mines is champagne gold, what thoughts on colour of head tube? I'm thinking maybe a Holdsworth blue or white...