Mercian singlespeed town bike build

[Old Plodder]

That wants a lot more prep before you put any paint on it, in the trade we would say it looks like it has been rubbed down with a house brick.

Do not spoil the barrel and all that.

I tend to agree knowing the quality of the frame, I think it would be worth having it shot blasted first.

 

[Star Strider]

Cable guides along the top tube are gen 531 frames

Thats strange as mine is 531 and the rear brake cable guides are underneath the top tube, it's doesnt have any others as it was built to take a band on. Many frames have them elsewhere, some have the cable guides on the sides of the headtube for instance.

The raw material is 531 butted tubing, it's then up to the builder as to where they braze on the guides.

 

[Psyclist]

looks good

Thanks

That wants a lot more prep before you put any paint on it, in the trade we would say it looks like it has been rubbed down with a house brick.

Do not spoil the barrel and all that.

I tend to agree knowing the quality of the frame, I think it would be worth having it shot blasted first.

My brother is painting it but he's a qualified painter so he'll prep it properly.

 

[jim55]

Thats strange as mine is 531 and the rear brake cable guides are underneath the top tube, it's doesnt have any others as it was built to take a band on. Many frames have them elsewhere, some have the cable guides on the sides of the headtube for instance.

The raw material is 531 butted tubing, it's then up to the builder as to where they braze on the guides.

yeah true ,but evry bike iv seen with the guides along the top tube like that have been 531 ,theres obv exceptions to this but by and large id guess 531

 

[Psyclist]

yeah true ,but evry bike iv seen with the guides along the top tube like that have been 531 ,theres obv exceptions to this but by and large id guess 531

It's 531c, so you're right Jim.

 

[jim55]

anyway ,lovely looking lug work and detailing ,it looks very similiar to the colnago "shamrock "logo ,is this something similiar ?

 

[jim55]

It's 531c, so you're right Jim.

thought so ,i had a 531c frame and being a total div i sold it for 60 quid ,if im honest the guides along the top tube kinda made me think of hitting the brakes/sliding of the saddle and sliding/tearing your undercarriage along them ,if i had a frame similiar to it now id get the braze ons repositioned and painted ,it was a lovely light (very )frame as well

 

[jim55]

It's 531c, so you're right Jim.

thought so ,i had a 531c frame and being a total div i sold it for 60 quid ,if im honest the guides along the top tube kinda made me think of hitting the brakes/sliding of the saddle and sliding/tearing your undercarriage along them ,if i had a frame similiar to it now id get the braze ons repositioned and painted ,it was a lovely light (very )frame as well

 

[Psyclist]

anyway ,lovely looking lug work and detailing ,it looks very similiar to the colnago "shamrock "logo ,is this something similiar ?

thought so ,i had a 531c frame and being a total div i sold it for 60 quid ,if im honest the guides along the top tube kinda made me think of hitting the brakes/sliding of the saddle and sliding/tearing your undercarriage along them ,if i had a frame similiar to it now id get the braze ons repositioned and painted ,it was a lovely light (very )frame as well

I'm not too sure about the Colnago bit tbh, and I hope the brake cable doesn't mess things up! It is lighter than I expected too.Lighter than my 4130 chromo Macinato f+f.

Also, do I need cable clamps for the cable on the t/t??

 

[biggs682]

I'm not too sure about the Colnago bit tbh, and I hope the brake cable doesn't mess things up! It is lighter than I expected too.Lighter than my 4130 chromo Macinato f+f.

Also, do I need cable clamps for the cable on the t/t??

no use the guides , and should be about 2-3 kg for good frame set

 

[Psyclist]

no use the guides , and should be about 2-3 kg for good frame set

Thanks Martin.

P.S - I'll keep you all updated with the build. A much anticipated wait for my frame to be finished now. I have everything but a 27.2mm seatpost which I'll get next pay.

 

[HovR]

yeah true ,but evry bike iv seen with the guides along the top tube like that have been 531 ,theres obv exceptions to this but by and large id guess 531

Correct in this instance, but I'd suggest it's not a fool-proof identification method. My 501 Peugeot has top-tube guides like this.

Looks like you've scored yourself an excellent frame there Psyclist - Looking forward to seeing the end product!

 

[Psyclist]

Looks like you've scored yourself an excellent frame there Psyclist - Looking forward to seeing the end product!

Thank you. I'm eager to get it going now. It should be on the road in 20 days from now

 

[screenman]

I have a 653 frame with them on top. The builder puts them where the customer wants them on a genuine made to order.

 

[Psyclist]

Got my Athena headset cleaned and took the paint which got stuck on it off.

Giro D'Italia Cinelli bars and stem.

Cheap wheels and tyres which are temporary so I can ride for the time being.

MKS Touring pedals which will have foot retention soon.

And Turbo saddle

More stuff on their way and get the frame back this weekend.