Used Bits for old racer bike re build

[Bigtallfatbloke]

Ok...just for some fun & £30 I just bought the frame in this pic:



It comes with the forks, seat post and head set apparently. The frame should arrive next week...it may need some paint work dunno...but it looks ok as it is just as a winter runaround. It has a braze on for the front mech
and a bolt jobby for the gear shifters on the down tube bit...but I'd prefer to have the shifters on the bars if poss.

Now I need to source some REALLY cheap (or free) kit to get it rolling again. So thatll mean wheels, groupset bits, tyres, stem, bars and saddle etc.
Ideally I would like one of those alu quill stems, alu bars, white bar tape, white saddle and a compact chain set with long 180 cranks...but beggars cant be choosers...so what do you reckon...got any 'bits' that might work?? Seen anything on line that might be worth me looking at etc? I am open to suggestions as to what where how etc...

any help much appreciated

 

[John the Monkey]

D'you think it's this Brian Rourke;

http://www.brianrourke.co.uk/ ? (I reckon it is, decals look the same).

Nice looking bike, anyway. I'd keep an eye out for bike jumbles, other bike sales you can cannibalise bits from etc...

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I dont know... I noticed that site offered restoration of frames etc....I wonder if it's worth it...I doubt it....anyway for £30 I thought it might be a resonable project to keep me busy in th ewinter.

My problem will beknowing which parts will fit this frame...are all rear/front mechs etc likely to fit it or will I need older stuff?

 

[urbanfatboy]

reckon you got a bit of a bargain there!


I'll swap ya wheels, bars, stem and mechs for the frame and forks

 

[djb1971]

It is a Brian Rourke. The stays wrap around the top tube.

 

[Tharg2007]

nice, you got a real bargain there!!! lucky git!! would make a nice fixed again B)

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

It is a Brian Rourke. The stays wrap around the top tube.

is that a good thing?...it's a size 59cm

 

[djb1971]

The frames are excellent and will last a long time if looked after, the wrapped stays are their trademark flourish. I personally would strip and powder coat the frame. Brian Rourke still do the replacement stickers and you'll have brilliant steel frame

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I personally would strip and powder coat the frame

Is that an easy job...it sounds difficult?

I sent a message to Brain Rourke asking about the re furb options but I reckon that will cost too much. No reply yet.

The frame has a small ding on the left hand side of the bottom tube so it may prohibit a re furb....dunno...I'll have to see when it arrives.



I will probably jus tleave it as it is becaus eof cost,and also I will have my nic eshiny new Bianchi by then so I'll be needing a good steel 'hack' for the ..erm...'rougher' side of town

..edit:

well i just found this lot:
http://www.windridge.co.uk/content.php/410

but they do not do decalls.

 

[ChrisKH]

BTFB - I might have a set of wheels for this.

Long time ago I bought a cheap road bike, but the frame was too large. So I've not got much use out of it. Typically, I got rid of the alu quill stem and bars which would have been perfect for you (my missus threw them away after a boot sale four weeks ago. ) but I still have the frame and wheels. You are welcome to the wheels if they fit. In fact you're quite welcome to the frame ( way too large for me) but I doubt it's as good as the one you've got (in terms of quality) but it does look in better condition. I'll measure up at the weekend and let you know what I've got. Wheels come complete with tubes and tyres so you may have found most of what you are looking for in that department.

 

[Tharg2007]

well i just found this lot:
http://www.windridge.co.uk/content.php/410

but they do not do decalls.

expensive, local place to me does it for 45 - 50 depending, they will tap and face too.

Look for a lbs that may offer powdercoats, if there is an lbs that specialises in fixies they may be more likely to offer and at a better price bob jacksons do an enamel for 75 so I reckon they are takin the piss a little

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

You are welcome to the wheels if they fit. In fact you're quite welcome to the frame ( way too large for me) but I doubt it's as good as the one you've got (in terms of quality) but it does look in better condition. I'll measure up at the weekend and let you know what I've got. Wheels come complete with tubes and tyres so you may have found most of what you are looking for in that department.

that sound perfect Chris thanks!...are you sure you wont need them? How much would you like for them?
...you are in Benfleet right?

expensive, local place to me does it for 45 - 50 depending, they will tap and face too.

Look for a lbs that may offer powdercoats, if there is an lbs that specialises in fixies they may be more likely to offer and at a better price bob jacksons do an enamel for 75 so I reckon they are takin the piss a little

Thanks for that advice. What is 'Tap & face'?

 

[ChrisKH]

that sound perfect Chris thanks!...are you sure you wont need them? How much would you like for them?
...you are in Benfleet right?

No, bike is just sitting in the shed gathering dust. Let's see if the wheels are what you want, if so there yours. I will be happy if someone can get some use out of them, really. Yes, I'm in Benfleet.

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

Many thanks indeed! If they are 700c wheels then I want them and same goes for the frame as well if thats ok. My plan with this is to put a rideable bike together for as little as possible. I am using the project as a means to learn how to build/maintain a bike and so that I have a run around bike for the streets of Baz and rainy day loops etc.

 

[Tharg2007]

ooh look
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/QUALITY-BRIAN...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14