Lycanthropunk
Dirt Disciple
For sale: a beautiful Ron Cooper classic steel bike. 57cm seat tube, 54cm top tube. (I'm 5'10 and it's a great fit). Mainly Campagnolo throughout: 52/42/30 Centaur triple crankset and front derailleur, Centaur rear derailleur with 12-27 9 speed cassette. Campagnolo Vento Asymmetric G3 wheels. Just the bar end shifters being non Campy (Shimano).
It's in pretty good shape overall. The serial number is 730, but I have no idea of its age. It has some surface rust and marks, but the paint still looks stunning (my crap photos do not do it justice- it looks stunning in real life!). The workmanship of this frame is fantastic: handbuilt in the UK by a master. This bike has turned more heads and started more conversations than any other I've owned! It all runs fine. My plan was to swap out the bar ends for Campy integrated brake/shifters, but I want a mtb now so I'll leave it as for the next owner. The bar tape definitely needs changing though! There's also a small cut in the rear tyre where a piece of glass decided to hitch a free ride. Still holds air though.
I didn't know much about Ron Cooper, but it turns out he was quite the craftsman. There's even a Facebook page dedicated to him. It's a lovely smooth ride- the nicest riding frame I have ever perched on.
Cash on collection in Tunbridge Wells. I would consider a swap for an equally nice mtb.
It's in pretty good shape overall. The serial number is 730, but I have no idea of its age. It has some surface rust and marks, but the paint still looks stunning (my crap photos do not do it justice- it looks stunning in real life!). The workmanship of this frame is fantastic: handbuilt in the UK by a master. This bike has turned more heads and started more conversations than any other I've owned! It all runs fine. My plan was to swap out the bar ends for Campy integrated brake/shifters, but I want a mtb now so I'll leave it as for the next owner. The bar tape definitely needs changing though! There's also a small cut in the rear tyre where a piece of glass decided to hitch a free ride. Still holds air though.
I didn't know much about Ron Cooper, but it turns out he was quite the craftsman. There's even a Facebook page dedicated to him. It's a lovely smooth ride- the nicest riding frame I have ever perched on.
Cash on collection in Tunbridge Wells. I would consider a swap for an equally nice mtb.
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