I bought the f/f/hs used on eBay and built it up as a 650b conversion before changing to 700c. It rides wonderfully and is beautiful! However, since acquiring my Romulus, I am mostly riding the Romulus! I also have a Cheviot to build up and ride. Time to move this bike to an owner with time to ride it! Though it pains me a bit as I will miss the gorgeous paint, lugs and head badge! As previously stated I originally built this as a 650b, but the bike currently has 700c wheels and Ruffy Tuffy tires. (Photos show bike as both 650b and 700c)
Frame is in great condition: two notable issues-one scuff in the clear coat on the top tube and a bulge on the headtube under the headbadge with a corresponding paint chip-I bought the bike with these flaws.
Pictures here: https://flickr.com/photos/86975051@N08/sets/72157646658697853
Happy to provide more pics if wanted.
Frame measurements: 56cm c-c seat tube, 57.5cm c-c top tube. I am happy to provide other measurements and photos. (I have a 75-76 cm saddle height and 86cm PBH.)
Spectrum Tom Kellogg paint job is gorgeous!
Headset: Campagnolo record
Components included (also see photos with exceptions listed below):
-Tektro R539 brakes (some photos show R559 brakes which are not included)
-TRP brake levers
-Kmc chain
-Altus rear derailleur
-11-32 shimano cassette
-Shimano CX-70 front derailleur
-Shimano 8sp shift levers
-BB un55 107mm
-Crankset sugino wide low double;170 crank length
-Nitto noodles 46cm
-Nitto Technomic 280mm with 70mm reach
-Tires 700x28 Ruffy Tuffy
-700c wheelset 36hole Mavic A319 wheelset Shimano Tiagra hubs (130 rear spacing)
-VO grand cru seat post
-Brooks b17 saddle - blue
-Bar wrap - Cinelli - blue gel cork
-pedals -MKS RMX Sneaker Pedals
Also included:
-Riv saddlesack xtra small grey
-2 king iris bottle cages
NOT included but pictured in some of the photos:
-Frame pump
-Kleen kanteen bottle
-SKS fenders
-rear blinky light
-American flag
Happy to answer questions.
Thanks,
Erl
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Stat crux dum volvitur orbis. (The cross stands motionless while the world revolves.) Carthusian motto
It is we who change; He remains the same. Eckhart
Kinei hos eromenon. (It moves [all things] as the beloved.) Aristotle
Patrick all you have to do to slam the stem is buy the bike! :)
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While browsing the Rivendell website, I realized the Albastache bars might work well on this bike! So I bought one.
Then my devious/deviant mind wondered how the bars would work mounted upside down. (Patrick Moore knows how much I like my bars high up!) The inverted bars paired with a dirt drop stem are awesome on this bike! I think I will add a rack & fenders and commute on it. The ride is both stable and nimble-a delight! I have fallen in love again with this beautiful bicycle!
I thank everyone for their interest.
Safe cycling,
Erl
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Stat crux dum volvitur orbis. (The cross stands motionless while the world revolves.) Carthusian motto
It is we who change; He remains the same. Eckhart
Kinei hos eromenon. (It moves [all things] as the beloved.) Aristotle
Le sacre est la projection du Centre celeste dans la peripherie cosmique, ou du "Moteur immobile" dans le flux des choses. F Schuon, Le Sens du Sacre, Etudes Traditionnelles, 1r q 1979
Bravo! Love the look of the reversed Alba.
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...Then my devious/deviant mind wondered how the bars would work mounted upside down.
Thanks for asking.
Yes, I still run the inverted albastache bars. They work well on this frame which is too small for me. Sorry I haven't tried them the normal way, yet. I still don't ride the bike as much as I feel I should. I should sell it to someone who would use it more, but it is such a beautiful frame.
I am also considering trying the inverted albastache bars on my Cheviot in place of albatross bars. I ride a great deal with my hands on the curves. I installed Dia Compe levers that follow the bar's curve and give me quick access to the brakes. https://flic.kr/p/MX1Vwv However there is much lateral play in the levers which I don't like. So I am considering the albastaches with road brake levers. Maybe when I do my spring tune up. I find fun in experimentation!
All the best,
Erl