Hi everyone, greeting from Stockport

[Philiosfogus]

I'm sure he wasn't pleased at all. I can't remember what John's bike was, but do recall he had about 3 or 4 bikes in different states of build in his mum's kitchen at the time, he may have been riding then for Coop Mercier, The frame is Columbus SL and has recently been totally restored by the previous owner and looks fantastic.
I've been searching for groupsets and items on the internet and have been surprised at how much 80s Shimano stuff goes for, but I've not bought it to sell so I would like to get the everything correct and in period.

 

[paul04]

Hello

 

[Philiosfogus]

Hi and welcome. Be warned vintage builds can become addictive. A lot of the pleasure I find is in research and sourcing parts. Never had a Herety nor have any of my bikes got shimano stuff on(mostly too early) so can't offer anything in the way of practical advice re this particular build. If you run a thread on the build though I and many others I'm sure would follow with interest

I'm finding it very addictive already,

Hi @Philiosfogus and .

If you haven't already seen it, the Classic & Vintage section is a good place for help and advice.

Don't forget to show us pics as the build goes along.

Thanks Phil, I'll start posting pics of my build when I am able to upload them, I think I need to be more active on the forum before I can do that

 

[Bryony]

Hello and

 

[fossyant]

Ouch$$$$$

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-D...048&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=350945820212&#ht_158wt_1399

 

[I like Skol]

Looks familiar??

 

[fossyant]

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Looks familiar??

Actually, it's got a mark on the front of the mech and it's not using genuine Dura Ace Cables. The outers should be a grey colour and the inner has a special multi thread cable. Am I being picky ?

And the cable clamp should be the other way round - it should be concealed inside the parallellogram.

 

[Philiosfogus]

Ouch$$$$$

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Dura-Ace-7400-Vintage-Retro-Group-Set/390717136684?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222002&algo=SIC.FIT&ao=1&asc=286&meid=3207781094696522625&pid=100005&prg=1048&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=350945820212&#ht_158wt_1399

I don't think I'm going to get away with finishing this project on the cheap by the look of the prices on eBay

 

[dan_bo]

Ouch$$$$$

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Dura-Ace-7400-Vintage-Retro-Group-Set/390717136684?rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222002&algo=SIC.FIT&ao=1&asc=286&meid=3207781094696522625&pid=100005&prg=1048&rk=2&rkt=5&sd=350945820212&#ht_158wt_1399

It's got the seatpost though!

 

[dan_bo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-D...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f2d122135

 

[Hacienda71]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-D...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f2d122135

That looks like a bargain.

 

[dan_bo]

That looks like a bargain.

I'd have it if I was on the market.

 

[fossyant]

It's got the seatpost though!

Have you seen the price of the seat posts on their own ? Over £70 for a good one.

 

[dan_bo]

Have you seen the price of the seat posts on their own ? Over £70 for a good one.

Exactemonne.

 

[Philiosfogus]