The excitement and anticipation of a new frame!

[Fab Foodie]

I can remember riding Hutchison Kevlar 700 x 18s back in the 90s, now they were a harsh ride on narrow section rims.

I had Michelin 18c's on a stiff Columbus frame I'm surprised I had any filling left....

 

[Venod]

I had Michelin 18c's on a stiff Columbus frame I'm surprised I had any filling left

I found an old 700c x 18 in the shed in good nick, I was going to fit it to a front wheel but then I thought what about my teeth, so slung it in the bin.

 

[raleighnut]

Still got 3 Conti 'Grand Prix 'Supersonic' 18s, they pinch flat below 150psi but still rattle your fillings loose. Mind you they're light, I've got inner tubes that weigh more.

 

[LiamW]

Actually surprised that you could fit tubes in them without nipping them. I have enough trouble these days with some 23c tyres.

 

[carlton88]

A couple of snaps of the finished bike with the new frame.

 

[Smokin Joe]

A couple of snaps of the finished bike with the new frame.

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I hate you

 

[keithmac]

Very nice .

 

[carlton88]

Thanks. I simply prefer the retro look and the Reynolds 853 feels good. I have no intention of fitting a cycling computer or any other gizmo. I suppose you could argue that the wheels look a little modern, but they'll stay I think.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Thanks. I simply prefer the retro look and the Reynolds 853 feels good. I have no intention of fitting a cycling computer or any other gizmo. I suppose you could argue that the wheels look a little modern, but they'll stay I think.

Could the decals be taken off the wheels, perhaps - it's the only thing that slightly jars* for me.

*scoring a 10/10 on the Picky Scale.

 

[User16625]

I'd love someone to define "Soul" or "Character" on an inert piece of metal.

Usually, when something has "character", people mean it is a load of crap, but they don't want to sound rude. A character trait usually means a flaw.

"My Harley Davidson is full of character".

Soul I'm not so sure about. I get the impression it means "to give me a stiffy". "My S-Works has lots of soul".

 

[jefmcg]

"My S-Works has lots of soul".

Nobody has ever said this. S-works are all about shiny surfaces, not profundity.

I am quite sure someone has said "My S-works gives me a stiffy"

Spoiler

google can't find any examples of either phrase. Give it an hour