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I tried to enter it in to the build-off last year, but didn't meet some criteria,I think because I entered it right at the end rather than keeping a build journal.
Anyways, after I was done with it, it looked beautiful (in my eyes) but weighed 37 pounds (!!!!), not the ideal commuter. So the plan for this build has been to re-do it in true rat rod style; a beautiful old frame built up with high quality modern components so that it can be light enough to run like the wind.
I bought some Shimano 600 pedals and front brake caliper, as well as a 14t fixed gear cog and a gorgeous pair of french Rigida rims that I found at my local community bike shop called The Bike Dump. I also ordered a tubular wheelset from ebay to cut the campy track hubs out and build them on to my rims. I used Nevr Dull polish on the rims to amazing effect, would highly recommend!
While I don't normally name my bikes, I do have a name for this one: seeing as I'm going to use a bunch of random (but high end!) vintage parts for it, and because I originally found it near a dumpster, I'm going to call it the Dumpster Mutt.
Stay tuned for more and best of luck to everyone. Enjoy
Update May 22nd: I made a huge mistakeeeeeeeeeee along the way in this build process :'( :'( :'( I ordered a $200+ dollar wheelset specifically to use the hubs (advertised on ebay as track hubs). I got the wheelset, excitedly disassembled the wheels, put the old tubular rims in the back lane for the scrap collectors, and built the hubs on to my Rigida rims.
THEN, and only then (facepalm) did I bring them to a local bike shop to ask about a lockring. I was confused and figured there was some special way that Campagnolo fixes the cog to the hub, as I could only see ONE SET OF THREADS on the hub, see where this is going?
It turns out, the seller on ebay (theproscloset) marketed the wheelset as a track wheelset, but in fact they are not track hubs, but just regular hubs with a track cog threaded on to the rear hub, which would instantly unscrew if ridden. :'( :'( :'(
So, as the original rims have been taken by the scrap collectors, I couldn't return them, and just opted to leave a searingly negative review on ebay and ordered another pair of hubs which I was careful to confirm are track hubs. Attached are photos of the wheelset in question, taken from the ebay ad
An expensive lesson to learn!
June 15th 2019
Check out the hubs that complete my wheelset... so shiny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and actually track hubs lol.
July 31st 2019
Thanks to those who asked for more updates! It motivated me to get back in the garage and do some more work. Like a crow or magpie I've slowly been collecting shiny things here and there for my bike. I've included some photos of my Dura Ace crank set, platform pedals from MEC, vintage Wrights saddle (in great shape), and front end which includes a Super Compe stem and Kalloy handlebars which are the original from the bike when I first found it. I've also included a photo of my Olmo front fork which I had originally planned to use on another build - I took it in to redo the chrome and I think they did a great job.
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