FINISHED MY ROAD WEAPON TODAY

[eccles]

been wanting to build this frame for a while now

heres the run down
frame is a late 40s holland made in melbourne by elizibeth cycles, never built and original paint, never saw a bb set and was wrapped in paper, i scored big time
had to swap out the forks i i wanted to run a modern front brake, running streamline chrome foekes with the vintage loose ball headset of the era
new wheelset with the flip flop, kept it neat and simple
cranks, stem, and seat pole are early 80s road bike ones
vintage brooks saddle with a nice patina with matching tool bag in the same condition
bars and brakes are new
tape is sears screamer tape

heres my take on a classic home town bike

i ride this too and it takes some work to get going but then your on

tell me what you think im really happy with it

and heres my everyday rider

1988 malvern star triathlette
i have never detailed this and is as i got it
the only non original bit is the tires but i do ride this
enjoy

got it last year off the original owner, he had ridden it twice but found it too small

im tiny and so are both my roadies

 

[eccles]

just a couple more

i know its not a rat rod but i did build it up from all sorts of domor parts

 

[Pinche]

Very cool. For some reason the chainring looks huge. I'm a sucker for vintage road stuff. It needs some different pedals though and ditch those reflector rubber jobbers in place of some simple aluminum platforms with toe straps. Besides that little nitpick it's quite classy.

 

[Graylock]

I'm not a big fan of the fixie but I have to admit you did a smashing job of this one. A skinny tired head turner for sure.

Graylock

 

[Markm]

Sweet!!

 

[Lonewolf]

I think it has a lot of character and looks great. +1 on the pedals. Something all metal.

 

[K-dregg]

Thats some really nice bikes.. Looks like a pretty heavy gearing on the holland, 16-40 something right? Makes skids hard..

 

[user 135]

I like that first bike. The pinstripes are way cool.

 

[eccles]

Thats some really nice bikes.. Looks like a pretty heavy gearing on the holland, 16-40 something right? Makes skids hard..

52 16 i like to go real fast, takes a little to build up but then she humps along at a nice pace

 

[Jimmer]

It's really a classy looking build. I like the larger wheels and the bars. The larger front gear looks awesome. Some metal peddles might help a lot with it's performance.

 

[K-dregg]

Thats some really nice bikes.. Looks like a pretty heavy gearing on the holland, 16-40 something right? Makes skids hard..

52 16 i like to go real fast, takes a little to build up but then she humps along at a nice pace

Cool... I would love to push a heavier gearing but i run a brake less set up..

 

[ScurryMurray]

Very cool. Nice color scheme and sweet pinstripes on the frame. I used bars with similar shape on my recent build.(Are you sure that paint is from the 40's??)

(Also, I had that same gear ratio on mine till I went freewheel, now 52 - 18. Its actually quite noticeable in cadence.)

 

[eccles]

it is og paint i got it from the frame builder he says 48 49

i also got a few others of him too

heres a 52 4star i built a while

and guys i have changed out the pedals for a gold alley set just gotta get brown straps for the clips now

and remember both had never been built hence the condition of the paint

 

[eccles]

Very cool. Nice color scheme and sweet pinstripes on the frame. I used bars with similar shape on my recent build.(Are you sure that paint is from the 40's??)

(Also, I had that same gear ratio on mine till I went freewheel, now 52 - 18. Its actually quite noticeable in cadence.)

it is og paint

its people like you that steered me away from bmx collecting

doubting thomas, i can only tell you what i know from being told from the frame builder hence why i have just stated late 40s

the news paper in wich it was wapt in was dec 49 so in that ball park

i was first to un wrap it since it had been built, he had even forgotten what color it was

you should see some of the stuff he had

his memory is fading a little but i take his word for it as he built frames for over 70 years and before then his dad did

 

[ScurryMurray]

Don't take my comment the wrong way. I meant its amazing they have maintained such great condition 60 years later. They are both good-looking bikes. Well done.

 

[Hooch]

that is sweet!
I made it the photo of the day
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bicycle-P ... 852?ref=ts

 

[eccles]

Don't take my comment the wrong way. I meant its amazing they have maintained such great condition 60 years later. They are both good-looking bikes. Well done.

none taken mate im just a smart ... some times

 

[eccles]

that is sweet!
I made it the photo of the day
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bicycle-P ... 852?ref=ts

cheers mate very thankful for that

feel free to use any of my pics on your page

i have a collectors forum come by and check it out sometime

http://www.retro-rollers.com/

i also have a page on facebook too

http://www.facebook.com/index.php?l...8PZu21dk9sRHA#!/group.php?gid=123474531029912

i love all bikes

ill get a pic of the new pedals on her soon

 

[eccles]

updated pics for you guys

i been riding her everyday and she is soo smooth

hope youlike the changes

pedals
removed rim stickers
replaced all the nuts and bolts on the brakes and new washers all round
quick detail and a couple pics

 

[eccles]

heres some other pics

http://s889.photobucket.com/albums/ac94/mrspeccles/fave pics of my collection/?albumview=slideshow