Building the Dream Bike. An 80s Peugeot/Campagnolo Eroica restoration.

[Gunk]

Try and buy a decent set of Chorus or Record hubs

 

[Gunk]

haven't seen many 6/7 speed Campagnolo freewheels about. I need a 36 hole rear and a 32 hole front

Which is exactly what I sold early last year, they did make good money though so be prepared to get your cheque book out for a decent set

 

[Sticky Green]

Which is exactly what I sold early last year, they did make good money though so be prepared to get your cheque book out for a decent set

Thanks Gunk. I'm not surprised that they are expensive, I've already spent quite a bit on this bike and I still have a long wish list. I managed to get the aero bottle and cage "cheap" at £85 with delivery. 😯 I bet a couple of years ago they were going cheaper.

 

[Sticky Green]

That's the front hub bought (campagnolo chorus). Iooks like 32 hole🤞. Now to find that rear. Shame the skewer doesn't match my rear one.

 

[Sticky Green]

Found this rear hub labelled "Campagnolo Chorus Athena hub Post 6v 36 holes Vintage Hubs Rear 126mm Vintage" it looks a match for the front hub I bought. Any ideas?

 

[Gunk]

That should do the trick, however I would personally fit a slightly later hub with a proper splined freewheel

 

[Illaveago]

Another purchase, this time from Italy. They need some work and some blocks, but I believe they are period correct. Didn't realise how expensive the blocks are for these things. 🤪 View attachment 624554 View attachment 624555

Those short fixing studs are a right pain ! I have a pair and I may try to source some longer studs . I wonder if my brother could make me up a pair ?

 

[Sticky Green]

Those short fixing studs are a right pain ! I have a pair and I may try to source some longer studs . I wonder if my brother could make me up a pair ?

The studs should be easy to make with the right dies.

 

[Sticky Green]

That should do the trick, however I would personally fit a slightly later hub with a proper splined freewheel

Thanks, I think I need to do some reading on hub and cassette brand compatibility.

 

[Sticky Green]

Still looking for a rear hub. In the meantime, here are my saddle choices so far. What gets your vote?

Brookes B17
Selle Italia Bullitt Turbo
Selle San Marco Rolls

Or do you have a better suggestion?

 

[Sticky Green]

Also like these two, but approaching £150 it's getting a bit pricey. 😯

Selle Anatomica
Brooks Swift

 

[Sticky Green]

Last one (after hours of looking) and possibly the winner:
The Brooks Special Copper in Brown. 😍

 

[Illaveago]

Also like these two, but approaching £150 it's getting a bit pricey. 😯

Selle Anatomica
Brooks Swift
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Is the top one made of a Bourbon biscuit as I can see chocolate filling in the middle !

 

[Gunk]

San Marco Rolls would get my vote, found a nice patinated brown one for my CB build last year.

 

[Sticky Green]

San Marco Rolls would get my vote, found a nice patinated brown one for my CB build last year.
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Very nice, goes well with the bar tape and brake hoods.