pubrunner
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Over on Retrobike, there is a Rory O'Brien for sale at a very reasonable price.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=182563
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=182563
What a fantastic thread. A pal sent me the link so I joined the forum just to post here.
I've been trying to get information on Rory O'Brien frames for a couple of years now. I inherited my dad's fixed wheel machine when he died and I've since restored it. Would love to have some transfers for it - any ideas anyone? - I remember when the bike was new, it was black with a gold 'signature' type script on the downtube. As far as I remember, the frame must've been built in '62 or '63. It was built to my dad's own spec, including angles and the split seat tube - a feature he'd allways wanted on a bike since he saw a similiar frame when he was track racing in his youth. It's got a really nice Stronglight headset with a 'toothed' adjusting system. Anyroad, here's a picture of the frame. (if I can manage it, that is)
Now I've joined, I may as well make the effort to join in on the rest of the forum, but it'll take a while for me to explore it.
Yes, it's built up and I rode it a couple of times, but the tubs are rotten and won't hold air and I can't afford new ones just to ride it a few ks twice a year or whatever. I've got several other bikes that need upkeep so this one just hangs on the wall looking pretty. It's very smooth and responsive, which is what you'd expect with a well built fixed wheel.Did you ever get this frame built up, Raindog ?
If so, what does it ride like ?
Yes, it's built up and I rode it a couple of times, but the tubs are rotten and won't hold air and I can't afford new ones just to ride it a few ks twice a year or whatever. I've got several other bikes that need upkeep so this one just hangs on the wall looking pretty. It's very smooth and responsive, which is what you'd expect with a well built fixed wheel.
I suppose one day I'll have to let it go to a good home and let you buy it off me.
i have a mid-seventies rory o'brien looking for a new home if anyone wants more info get in touch and i'll post info and picsOver on Retrobike, there is a Rory O'Brien for sale at a very reasonable price.
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=182563
i have a mid-seventies rory o'brien looking for a new home if anyone wants more info get in touch and i'll post info and pics
I have a 1953 Rory O'Brien. . . . . . . .