Ken Bird - my winter project

[BigAl68]

@raleighnut that sounds just what I need. I will pop into the shops and have a look.

 

[BigAl68]

No joy with SJS they did stock them but no longer. Have a couple of places in Bristol I will pop into on Friday as they probably will. Then we may get it out and take some pictures. Enjoy new year everyone

 

[BigAl68]

Think I have located the conversion kit. Sent them an email so hopefully I get a reply tomorrow. Very happy as then we may get this bike on the road by next weekend.

 

[BigAl68]

OK so I have solved the shifter issue but won't get it sorted this week as back to work on Monday. I also have some white cable outer on the way to go with the white tape and tan hoods. I have been thinking about pedals and a saddle. I found these in the bottom of my parts box a pair of HTI quill pedals which must be from the 1980s and thought of having them with toe clips, is this in keeping with the 1980s theme and look?

I then think to finish it off I will put a new selle italia turbo in tan on it.

 

[midlife]

They look a bit Suntour Superbe / Ofmega so not a million miles out

Shaun

 

[BigAl68]

Shaun, I think they will do for the time being until I come across something on flee Bay or the forums.

 

[BigAl68]

The 600ex parts have arrived and now the shifters fit. Just the saddle to sort and then find a braze on front derailleur as I have decided to leave the braze on as it is as it is a fancy one that wraps around the tube.

 

[BigAl68]

OK people who have been following this thread. I have purchased a selle italia turbo saddle in tan leather/suede. I have tan hoods on the levers and wonder do I wrap them in white tape I have to go with the white cables or go with brown leather/faux leather. I need to know as if I do then it will be white or tan toe clip straps... As you can see at last I have been paid so money to burn. I also went for a shimano 600ax front mech NOS.

 

[BigAl68]

It's almost there. Still waiting on a front derailleur to arrive in the post then I can finish the cables, tape the bars and put the chain on. Should be out for its first ride this weekend...

 

[ChrisEyles]

Either white or tan bar tape would look cracking, to my mind (I'd go for white, but then I won't have to clean it ). That's a very handsome bike indeed!

 

[BigAl68]

Going with white now as it will finish it off nicely. Can't wait to take it for a spin now.

 

[dan_bo]

Lovely that. Proper bike.

 

[BigAl68]

Lovely that. Proper bike.

Thanks it's turned out to be a lovely thing. Just wish I was riding it this afternoon...

 

[dan_bo]

Thanks it's turned out to be a lovely thing. Just wish I was riding it this afternoon...

Really? Have you seen it out there?

 

[BigAl68]

Sun is shining in Bristol