Chris Barber Team Sun replica bike, c1968

[screenman]

I did plenty of cross racers as a schoolboy back then when Kieth Mernickle was winning the senior event.

http://www.veloveritas.co.uk/2012/12/09/keith-mernickle/

 

[Tony Raynor]

Nice mate, thought I'd picked one up but mine is maybe a snipe in the Chris barber colours as it has the wrap over seat stay. I'll post some pictures when I can.

 

[Illaveago]

That looks really nice.

I think robsa has one tucked away, we were talking about it last October.

 

[Tony Raynor]

Here's the link to the one I picked up. Fairly rough and I'm not sure those tyres will be any good. It's in the to do pile so may be a long time in getting back on the road.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=122046782547&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[biggs682]

Here's the link to the one I picked up. Fairly rough and I'm not sure those tyres will be any good. It's in the to do pile so may be a long time in getting back on the road.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=122046782547&globalID=EBAY-GB

crank and stem do it for me

 

[Spokesmann]

The bike should be finally with me next week. Came across one of the actual team bikes here:
http://www.bikeshd.co.uk/posts/vint...-team-racing-frame-531-nervex-zeus-campagnolo

Complete with Nervex lugs and 531 tubes.

 

[Spokesmann]

Bike arrived today, happy to say all it fine with it. A light restoration is all that is required.

 

[Spokesmann]

Stripped the frame right down now, degreased, cleaned and begun to sort decals and graphics. Cleaned all componentry and started a program of treatment on the B5N saddle. This replica bike is beginning to look a little more presentable again. Still the wheels to tackle yet...

Need to redraw a Tru-Wel decal for here as well as those rear stay S decals.

The chainwheel is rivetted togehter and is 46/49 toothed.

 

[Spokesmann]

Work continues, now loosely built up. Waiting for a few bits and bobs to arrive.

 

[mikeymustard]

That is soooo shiny!

 

[Illaveago]

That does look really good.

 

[Spokesmann]

Thanks for the comments guys. Once it has those finishing touches, it will be done!

 

[macp]

That looks stunning a credit to you

 

[Spokesmann]

Added some bar tape today, green makes a nice change...

Old period Carradice for carrying things...

New fork decals...

 

[Spokesmann]

Another day and a few more bits added. Toe clips and other bits now adorn the bike. Looking forward to its first ride/test.

I still have to do something about this, been trying to tie down the actual font.

Managed to find one more S bolt insert...