1980's 'Aero' Ian May Cycle

[Jakedog]

Hello All, Just hoping someone could offer some advice as to Ian May cycles I bought a new frame from Ian's shop prior to it sadly closing and have had it ever since, finally building it up 25 years after buying it. The frame is aero tubing with 531 chrome forks and campag drop outs the rest of the bike is built with original campag chainset and front mech ,modolo brakes and hinault saddle with newer shimano parts filling the gaps.I guess my question is does anyone wish to buy it whole or as a frame option prior to it going to ebay?
I would like to think this great bike would be of interest but do many people remember Ians bikes , I look forward to any information or interest and would be happy to provide photos

 

[biggs682]

@Jakedog i thought my builds were long but 25 yrs is long

we need pics as it sounds scrummy

 

[fossala]

I guess my question is does anyone wish to buy it whole or as a frame option prior to it going to ebay?

I may be intrested but depends on the price and how aggressive it is.

 

[Jakedog]

Thanks all hope these pics help:http://www.flickr.com/photos/46767700@N02/10004822335/http://www.flickr.com/photos/46767700@N02/10004819805/http://www.flickr.com/photos/46767700@N02/10004815135/http://www.flickr.com/photos/46767700@N02/10004862856/http://www.flickr.com/photos/46767700@N02/10004921593/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/46767700@N02/10004790985/

 

[biggs682]

that looks superb .

@Jakedog what you expecting or hoping £ wise ?

 

[Jakedog]

Hello biggs682 ,
Do you wish for the whole bike complete with the newer shimano bits on ie wheels on or just the frame or frame plus original campag 1980's bits which i will detail more with more pics if required? I can be flexible with price depending on what you would like

 

[biggs682]

 

[DCLane]

Hi, looks good so far.

You don't give 3 things which would help people: your location, the size of it and the price.

 

[biggs682]

quick update . this arrived with me yesterday after doing a deal with @Jakedog .

its a fantastic looking machine and the aero profile tubing is unique i have never seen another one where all of the 3 main tubes are aero profile .

not ridden so far so cant comment on ride but fingers crossed should get a ride in over the weekend and will report back once ridden , not sure re modern wheels but not brave enough yet to fit a glorious set of Mavic gl330 and edco hubbed sprint wheels i have hanging around .

 

[biggs682]

quick 2.5 mile ride this afternoon and rides well just my engine not fit enough to push the bike too quick !

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

@biggs682 could you please post a better picture of the profile of the tubes, I'm exceptionally interested in what they look like.
Can you describe the profile of the tubing as best you can as well.

 

[biggs682]

@Mr Haematocrit of course i will might have to wait a few days till the rain stops though . at first i thought just the 3 main tubes were aero but no the rear stays are also aero .

a better description to under stand would be squashed rather than like the aero gas pipe Raleighs of yest a year .

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

ahh that explains it nicely and makes it clearer in my mind.. sounds a fab bike, I'm always interested in things which are unique
Hope it gives you a massive grin when you ride it.

 

[biggs682]

ahh that explains it nicely and makes it clearer in my mind.. sounds a fab bike, I'm always interested in things which are unique
Hope it gives you a massive grin when you ride it.

it should do most steel bikes do

 

[biggs682]

managed to get some pics today as sun nearly came out