rBoTM RBotM August 2024 - Theme month - Racers and Race Replicas - Enter now!!!

[zerogravitas]

@Mike Muz - This one isn't particularly light, but that's mostly down to the wheels. I haven't weighed it but it's probably 8.5/9kg. The bare frame is pretty good so you could definitely get a light build out of one.
It's a great ride, smooth and much stiffer than a 979. The previous owner of my frame was a big guy and this one has no problems with fatigue or loose joints, touch wood. I ride it in the summer on and off so it's no garage queen!

 

[pigman]

I’ll have a punt at this month with this replica & tribute to Welsh TT Legend Derek Rogers
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The Welsh Argos

Having raced against this Welsh Legend (Derek Rogers) & seen his stunning machine back in 81 & loved the way it looked I had an urge to try to replicate it as trying to track down the original frame prooved fruitless as I had word back that Derek had sold the frame long ago. Those that knew...

www.retrobike.co.uk

hi Nob
any chance of a close up of the arrangement at the top of the headset?. I'm interested in how that part is finished off

 

[Nob]

hi Nob
any chance of a close up of the arrangement at the top of the headset?. I'm interested in how that part is finished off

Sadly not wanting to take the top cap off & destroy the paintwork unless I really have to..

 

[pigman]

Sadly not wanting to take the top cap off & destroy the paintwork unless I really have to..

yeh, I totally understand.

 

[Mike Muz]

@Mike Muz - This one isn't particularly light, but that's mostly down to the wheels. I haven't weighed it but it's probably 8.5/9kg. The bare frame is pretty good so you could definitely get a light build out of one.
It's a great ride, smooth and much stiffer than a 979. The previous owner of my frame was a big guy and this one has no problems with fatigue or loose joints, touch wood. I ride it in the summer on and off so it's no garage queen!

Pleased to hear that it gets ridden!

 

[Nabeaquam]

hi Nob
any chance of a close up of the arrangement at the top of the headset?. I'm interested in how that part is finished off

Ok I’ll go out to the garage/shop later and snap one. The BSA chainring and BSA headset were upgraded options according to the online catalog.