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[Skipton]

Such a great looking bike!
Great job!

 

[OldSkool]

"VERY NICE" . . . Love them "Old~1's"

Nice Job !!!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Skipton thanks. You're mostly the reason I went skinny this year. Loved your last build. OldSkool, thank you too.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Man, this bike is top shelf! Such a classic look! Congrats on a fantastic job.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Thanks RM!

 

[SILVERKINGPC]

IFFM....I say XLN'T! job. Funny how that historic purplish/burg. paint typically
used on older rides looks so good on understated bikes. Clean Rat entry.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Thanks SKPC. Ya, I can't seem to get away from bikes of that color.

 

[fordsnake]

This is exceptional...Clean and Classic.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Thanks much FS

 

[gsc]

Turned out great. My old light looks happy...

 

[kingfish254]

Another great build Ian!
This one is so clean with the perfect amount of patina and a lot of great detailed touches that were fun to follow.
I love this build!
BRAVO to a job well done!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Thanks Brian.

GSC, that light is so nice. Glad I bought it from you. It's convenient too; a Planet Bike blinky fits in there perfect.

 

[ndaway]

This one got a vote from me...just beautiful

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

^^^aw man, thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I have to throw out a heart-felt thank you to all who've voted for Berkshire so far. It blows my mind. I did not think, and still don't think, it's all that. I know it's early, and I'm expecting to take a dive and finish like I usually do, around 15th place, but for now, I've really enjoyed being up there in the running. Thank you everybody. Best to you.

 

[kingfish254]

Been trying to tell you it was a killer bike for a long time!!!

 

[MplsCoaster]

What a Classy Bike!! Good to see you do such a nice job on it and put it back on the road

 

[Black Top Roller]

I always liked the 20's & 30's bikes,congrats on a really nice job.I have a few myself I restored over the years.Gave you a vote and a !!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

I made two changes to it. Raised the seat for more efficient pedaling, and made a shim/adapter ring to make Iver chainring fit. While I liked the look of the modified Sugino ring, the wider skiptooth chain made an occasional clicking sound moving side to side on the narrow ring. Now it's a little quieter, and a little more period correct. The only clicking now is the pleasant clicking of the Lucas odometer which now shows 17 miles of errands.

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