My first project!

[JoeyB]

Made good progress today. Just waiting for crank, chain and rear cog to arrive. Need to get bar tape too.. And ideally some new brakes before the tape goes on

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Made good progress today. Just waiting for crank, chain and rear cog to arrive. Need to get bar tape too.. And ideally some new brakes before the tape goes on

What are you doing for brakes? I'd advocate modern brakes as oldies can be a bit scary if you're used to dual-pivot.

 

[JoeyB]

Yes the weinmanns are shocking! Id like to source some cheap 105s or similar.

 

[young Ed]

Yes the weinmanns are shocking! Id like to source some cheap 105s or similar.

105's are under £50 for a pair wherever you go so i say go 105
i rode someone else bike for 25 odd miles with full 105 group set and the brakes were well adjusted with good clean pads and they were great!
Cheers Ed

 

[Sharky]

Yes the weinmanns are shocking! Id like to source some cheap 105s or similar.

Rode with Weinmanns 501 for most of my early racing days. Used to think they were the best you could buy, but compared with today's dual pivot, they are terrible.
Cheers Keith

 

[JoeyB]

Anyone got any pointers on how old I can go for 105's before they no longer fall into the 'modern' category?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Anyone got any pointers on how old I can go for 105's before they no longer fall into the 'modern' category?

The issue you'll have is the drop. If you're putting modern 700c wheels on an old imperial frame modern brakes won't reach the rims, you'll need long reach / deep drop brakes. That nice @dktd has just found some at a reasonable price, maybe he'll bimble along and give you the low-down.

 

[JoeyB]

The issue you'll have is the drop. If you're putting modern 700c wheels on an old imperial frame modern brakes won't reach the rims, you'll need long reach / deep drop brakes. That nice @dktd has just found some at a reasonable price, maybe he'll bimble along and give you the low-down.

Bike had 700c wheels fitted as standard, and I've just replaced them with Shimano R500s

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Bike had 700c wheels fitted as standard, and I've just replaced them with Shimano R500s

Job's a goodun then

 

[JoeyB]

So can I go for any age 105 brakes or should I stick to the last few year models?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I've got some Radius brakes you can have for free if you want to keep the budget small.,

 

[JoeyB]

I've got some Radius brakes you can have for free if you want to keep the budget small.,

Thanks for the offer, most kind! Are they better than Weinmann?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Thanks for the offer, most kind! Are they better than Weinmann?

I would say so, they're coming off my best bike and I'm only replacing them because someone kindly gave me some 105 brakes

 

[JoeyB]

I would say so, they're coming off my best bike and I'm only replacing them because someone kindly gave me some 105 brakes

Perfect. If you are sure then I'll gladly accept! Just let me know how much postage is etc

I'll PM you now.

 

[JoeyB]

About time I posted some pics of the weekend work!

Sorry for the busy backdrop, hopefully the pics are OK!

Bike started the day looking like this:

First job, chain off. Followed by wheels...

RD next...

Then FD... starting to look cleaner already

Now the front end...

Pile of parts building up...

Test fitted my Ahead adaptor, all looks good

New bars next...