Jem
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Post by Jem on Jun 18, 2016 7:13:10 GMT
Good luck to all our forum members out at Eroica this weekend, I can't wait to see the photos!
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robt
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Post by robt on Jun 18, 2016 8:44:29 GMT
Thanks, Jem! I've also posted this pic on the 'milestone reached' thread, but I'm so chuffed, I'll post it here as well. My 1976 Sebring reborn just in time for tomorrow's Eroica ride:  IMG_4472 by RMT@261, on Flickr |
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Jun 18, 2016 9:27:19 GMT
Bravo! That is looking absolutely superb.
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Post by triitout on Jun 18, 2016 13:07:02 GMT
Excellent rebuild Robt! It can only help "upgrade" the Viscount image at Eroic!
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jun 18, 2016 16:27:23 GMT
Absolutely stunning! Great job!
All the Best
Jim
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Post by velocipete on Jun 19, 2016 6:11:49 GMT
Enjoy your ride. Well done!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Jun 19, 2016 6:54:08 GMT
The weather is looking good for it from here. (well, at 30 miles distance from it)
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robt
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Post by robt on Jun 19, 2016 20:33:05 GMT
54.17 miles up hill and down dale (but it mostly seemed uphill). Thanks to Spa Cycles for selling me the bits that allowed me to add a 3rd, 34 tooth, chainring to the Viscount standard 52/42 porthole chainset. Together with my skip tooth 34T sprocket, the 34front/34rear combination has been my best friend today! The re-built Sebring performed OK but I need to check the rear derailleur hanger alignment, as sprocket selection was a bit hit and miss, particularly when swapping chainrings as the gradients changed from down to back up again. Dropped the chain 3 or 4 times on the approaches to the hills, losing all momentum and quite a bit of the paint from the chainstay. The Suntour Cyclone front mech worked really nicely with the Dia Compe/Rivendell micro ratchet shift levers. My home-built wheels seem to have stayed circular, which was a blessing. The Jura merino/poly shorts were comfortable and have put a lovely shine on the copper rivets on my saddle. Just got caught in some light rain over the last 5 miles from Chatsworth House. The bike remained quite clean until the Finish line, from where they marshalled us all back in through the mud-soaked straw of the festival ground. Sorry - no photos. The downside of a solo effort. It was great to bump into Scott and his father and brothers - I hope it went well for you all. Sprockit - if you were there, I'm sorry I didn't catch up with you.
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Post by sprockit on Jun 19, 2016 21:04:28 GMT
I arrived on Friday evening, but had to return home soon after, then one thing led to another to another etc, so then missed the rest of the event.
Bloody gutted.
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Post by sprockit on Jun 19, 2016 21:21:17 GMT
IMG_4472 by RMT@261, on Flickr
Rob,
What a great image number for a railway man!
. . . and the bike looks stunning as well - so two superb '4472' restorations in one year!
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Post by kickstandman on Jun 19, 2016 21:26:46 GMT
54.17 miles up hill and down dale (but it mostly seemed uphill). Thanks to Spa Cycles for selling me the bits that allowed me to add a 3rd, 34 tooth, chainring to the Viscount standard 52/42 porthole chainset. Together with my skip tooth 34T sprocket, the 34front/34rear combination has been my best friend today! The re-built Sebring performed OK but I need to check the rear derailleur hanger alignment, as sprocket selection was a bit hit and miss, particularly when swapping chainrings as the gradients changed from down to back up again. Dropped the chain 3 or 4 times on the approaches to the hills, losing all momentum and quite a bit of the paint from the chainstay. The Suntour Cyclone front mech worked really nicely with the Dia Compe/Rivendell micro ratchet shift levers. My home-built wheels seem to have stayed circular, which was a blessing. The Jura merino/poly shorts were comfortable and have put a lovely shine on the copper rivets on my saddle. Just got caught in some light rain over the last 5 miles from Chatsworth House. The bike remained quite clean until the Finish line, from where they marshalled us all back in through the mud-soaked straw of the festival ground. Sorry - no photos. The downside of a solo effort. It was great to bump into Scott and his father and brothers - I hope it went well for you all. Sprockit - if you were there, I'm sorry I didn't catch up with you. Good write-up. I still have some shifting problems. It just seems to be one of those things. That's a number of times for the chain to fall off but I can relate. |
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robt
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Post by robt on Jun 19, 2016 22:11:32 GMT
IMG_4472 by RMT@261, on Flickr Rob, What a great image number for a railway man! . . . and the bike looks stunning as well - so two superb '4472' restorations in one year! Good spot, Sprockit! I couldn't claim to be much like a 'Flying Scotsman' today, more of a 'Wheezing Englishman'! I hope you're able to have a more settled DFR4 weekend in Warwick on 8-10 July. I'm looking forward to the 'Sparrowfart' canalside ride early on Sunday morning. |
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Post by sprockit on Jun 20, 2016 23:45:24 GMT
IMG_4472 by RMT@261, on Flickr Rob, What a great image number for a railway man! . . . and the bike looks stunning as well - so two superb '4472' restorations in one year! Good spot, Sprockit! I couldn't claim to be much like a 'Flying Scotsman' today, more of a 'Wheezing Englishman'! I hope you're able to have a more settled DFR4 weekend in Warwick on 8-10 July. I'm looking forward to the 'Sparrowfart' canalside ride early on Sunday morning. 'Wheezing Englishman'? No Rob - Eroica is a tough ride, not a Sunday afternoon jaunt. Up hill and down dale, and it does seem a lot of uphill riding, but the descents are glorious - down into Hartington round those sweeping bends on the lovely smooth tarmac, the tricky inclined plane of the Cromford and High Peak Railway, and the last steep drop to the Bakewell Showground, with some short, some sharp, and some downright steep climbs in between. Also, don't forget the mobilisation of the local population to feed and water some 4000+ riders, as they battle their steeds through the beautiful rolling hills of Derbyshire. Well done Rob, and regulars Scott and rmw. Enjoy and savour the bottle of beer at the finish 'cos you fully deserve it. |
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Post by 54roadie on Jun 22, 2016 22:50:06 GMT
That bike is quite well done. Steel bikes are just 1) prettier, and 2) more fun to ride. ON top of that you have your bike just sparkling, Rob, it a real eye catcher.
Congratulations to you and to all who rode their Trusty Viscounts in the Eroica. Wonderful accomplishment; I hope it was fun as well as demanding.
Frank
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