Retro-modern fusion gravel build madness. The new Superb!

[Woz]

I think yours is nicer.

If you are a masochist I would say sex appeal.

 

[Woz]

In honesty, think this is a great project.

Said it before, will say it again, if you are going to dabble in this, get something so obscure because it will usually mean quality.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I was thinking of nicer originally Woz. Great project, but not something I would do as its all non reversable. Still very interesting to watch though.

 

[M_Chavez]

Must....Resist...Temptation...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334524170297

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Holy s**t that's nice

 

[M_Chavez]

I was thinking of nicer originally Woz. Great project, but not something I would do as its all non reversable. Still very interesting to watch though.

Yes, I can understand your point. The never ending debate of keeping things original or not.

Thankfully, I only got the frame, so have a good excuse to bastardise it - restoring the bike to original from a bare frameset is not very feasible in this case imho.
What I do know, is that chances of me riding this bike regularly in its original form are very slim, while with all the mods I am hoping to make this one of my main bikes. In my view, if it puts a frameset in use & gets me riding & gives me what I'm looking for, then all the mods are worth it.

 

[M_Chavez]

Holy s**t that's nice

Simplex mount?
Good candidate for hangerectomy followed by an internally geared hub...

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Simplex mount?
Good candidate for hangerectomy followed by an internally geared hub...

Er no thanks.

 

[M_Chavez]

Er no thanks.

Fair enough.

PS If I were you, I definitely wouldn't look at the other bike that seller is advertising.

 

[M_Chavez]

Bosses in place. As a bonus, they are almost centred on the tubes!
For a 7mm rivnut I've drilled 3mm holes, then enlarged to 6mm and then finished off with a 7mm reamer. The reamer leaves a nice round hole while the drill bits seem to leave a bit of a jagged edge.

Also polished the badge with a dremel and coated it with several layers of shellac. Hopefully that will stop the oxidising process.