Dave Russell.

[biggs682]

Yes it’ll be interesting to hear how it’s rides.
is it like this Russell with the small chain stay bridge? See pic

That's nice , no chain bridge on mine

 

[southcoast]

Cool, thanks for the info

 

[midlife]

Building without a chainstay bridge on short rear end bikes was a 70's thing, my Avatar pic has none.

 

[Kempstonian]

I imagine the chainstay bridge is to give an attaching point for mudguards, which would clearly be impossible here because of the clearance issue... so no bridge needed.

 

[biggs682]

Nice 4.5 miles earlier continuing the shakedown process i soon realised that i hadn't lifted the saddle since last ride and i didn't have my 5 mm allen key either
Carried on riding all went well but it was at pootling pace just in case any ice about .

 

[biggs682]

The last two nights have seen me out on this classy machine clocking up some miles in preparation for my 20+ mile weekend rides .

 

[biggs682]

Well over 50 miles this week testing and enjoying this fine machine.
The longest being 21 miles this morning , all running like clockwork so really enjoying it .

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Looks pretty compact and not much fork offset. Quite a racy frame. Is it a bit skittish or does it still ride OK on less than great surfaces?

 

[biggs682]

Looks pretty compact and not much fork offset. Quite a racy frame. Is it a bit skittish or does it still ride OK on less than great surfaces?

It rides really nicely but does prefer going quickly over pottering .

 

[biggs682]

Before I set off this morning I lifted the saddle a fraction and seemed to make a difference on this morning's 32 miles

 

[biggs682]

Another 36 miles this morning on a right mix of road surfaces , but in all fairness they didn't upset how this machine rides and feels

 

[southcoast]

Has the old timer seen the light of day recently?

 

[biggs682]

Has the old timer seen the light of day recently?

No but due for some miles this weekend

 

[biggs682]

Has the old timer seen the light of day recently?

Completed a nice steady 30 miles this morning still impresses me how well this rides .

 

[biggs682]

A nice 53 miles this morning has taken me over the 100 mile mark on this machine this week.