A race bike for Sundays
So when my friend Dave told me he wanted me to make him a bike, I was stoked.
Dave has a wealth of experience on and off the road. His conduct on the road really shows the miles he’s got in his legs.
Dave rides strongly but without any arrogance or the “oneup” manship that befalls lesser riders still trying to prove something. I have enjoyed riding behind Dave and seeing the way he reads the roads and lanes of the Surry and Kent hills. He rides well.
Dave’s brief for me was simple. A race bike for sundays. I was happy to oblige.
The frame itself has a real nice mix of Zona and Life Cloumbus tubes and a sweet set of Slant Six oversize lugs. The front fork is a colour matched Easton EC90, and the back end is Columbus tubes once again brought together with a Long Shen cast wishbone section.
The groupset is Campagnolo 11spd chorus and a pair of Campagnolo Nuetron ultra wheels, with Thompson,Deda and Selle finishing kit. The complete build as shown weighed up at 18.3lbs with pedals.
.3lbs heavier than my friend Nigel’s ti Serrotta…… these Lugs aint heavy.
I was on the club run with Dave a couple weeks ago when he managed to get time to get out and ride his new Bonavia for the first time. I was a bit nervous, mainly because Dave has alot of time on bikes and know’s how a good bike should ride. Now, I dont mind saying that I still have a lot to learn about building bikes. One of the great things about building though is talking, and then translating one persons words or wants and shaping them with my idea’s and vision of what will preform as desired…. Daves 44mph desent down Reigate hill and the nice big smile at the top of Box hill was telling me that I had done alright.
I just want to say thank you to Dave for being a great friend and one of the most inspiring roadmen I have ever had the good fortune ride next too.
I would also like to thank Lincoln aka El’ Presidente’ and the Brixton cycles family for the parts and for just being rad! thanks guys!
