Roberts rebuild - show me yours for inspiration

[daj]

MrK is there a build page for the Roberts? , First time I have seen it :shock:

(found it )

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ht=roberts

 

[Elev12k]

Very nice Giel

Already know what colour decals you will opt for?

 

[Rod_Saetan]

The work looks good so far - better than Roberts would do now days I'm sure.

Poppycock.

 

[legrandefromage]

The work looks good so far - better than Roberts would do now days I'm sure.

Poppycock.

Is that a new colour scheme?

 

[Woodsman]

Ahh solid grey - very nice indeed!

Well, without going into details I'll just say I managed to get my money back - after legal wranglings began regarding a DB frame I ordered last year. That's my experience, you can call it what you like - even 'Poppycock'. I've still got the photo's but I gave my word not to publish them as part of the deal in getting my money back.

They made great frames back in the day, and I'm sure they still do make some great frames just not the one they made for me.

 

[Giel]

Ha! Just got word from the framebuilder that the forks are done. Will pop over this afternoon to pick 'em up. Keep watching this space for pics

 

[Giel]

A few pics...

Nickel-plated forks

New SKF bottombracket

Planned specs

Frame: Roberts DB with white spyder rear end

Fork: RC30 with custom disc legs

Headset: Cane Creek
Stem: Syncros
Handlebar: Dean Ti riser
Grips: Oury

Brakes: tbd, perhaps Hope X2 or Magura Marta
Brake Pads: tbd
Brake Levers:

Shifters: XT Thumbies
Front Derailleur: M900
Rear Derailleur: M900
Derailleur Cables: Gore Ride-On
Cassette: Sram 8 speed
Chain: Sram
Cranks: Middleburn RS3
Crank Bolts: Royce
Chainrings: Pace
Chainring bolts: Yes please
Bottom Bracket: skf
Pedals: xtr

Hub Skewers: tbd, got something for me?
Rims: tbd, got something for me?
Hubs: tbd, got something for me?
Nipples: tbd
Spokes: tbd
Tyres: F Nobby Nic 2.25, R: Racing Ralph 2.25
Tubes:

Saddle: Flite re-issue perhaps
Seatpost: Syncros or Dean Ti
Seatpost Binder:

Weight: Not too much hopefully

And one more for good measure

 

[biglev]

Very nice. i have some black roberts decals if you want.

Cheers
Pete

 

[Rio]

looking good Giel!! those RC30's are great forks allready, and the disc tab looks awesome too!

 

[Giel]

Very nice. i have some black roberts decals if you want.

Thanks for the offer Pete, but I already have some.

The finish on the forks is not as smooth as the original RC30 fork legs, I may still polish them later. Wouldn't be complete without the Union Jack

Drivetrain taking shape

cheers, Giel