Roberts nude.
10-21-15, 08:18 AM
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I think I'm going to use racks that mount to the brake bosses (like VO rando racks), but Nao added braze-ons for other options as well.
10-21-15, 11:51 AM
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Well, it does look neater in a way, and those chrome clips do look great.
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10-21-15, 05:03 PM
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What I'll be very interested in is a comparison of the Roberts to your new custom. There are some good comparisons of vintage steel to modern steel race bikes that I've read, but few comparisons of vintage to new tourers.
10-21-15, 05:09 PM
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Very nice!
Can you do anything about that sheet metal seat bolt mount..?
Can you do anything about that sheet metal seat bolt mount..?
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10-21-15, 07:38 PM
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I see all these places that Nao is leaving his fingerprints- or signatures on this bike.
It is exceptionally special to see someone of Nao's masterfulness reinterpret that special of a bike.
It is exceptionally special to see someone of Nao's masterfulness reinterpret that special of a bike.
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10-22-15, 06:58 AM
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Back in the early 70s, it became fashionable to reduce the number of brazeons on frames and clamp all of the components on. I believe it was the good folks at Colnago that pushed this fashion trend on us. Their stated reasoning was that it's bad for the tubes to heat them up and stick parts to them. The real reason was simply that brazeons cost money and fewer brazeons make for more profit. It's the same reason that Colnago came out with straight blades on forks. It costs money (time) to bend fork blades.
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10-22-15, 07:16 AM
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I think I'm going to paint the bike light steel blue with pewter head tube contrast and pewter in the "R" reliefs. Somewhat of an reverse scheme of the Tomii.
10-25-15, 10:05 AM
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Starting to collect some pieces for the Roberts.
First a Campy headset, what is the <C> representative of?
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And a 3ttt seat post. I've never seen one before but it's pretty cool. Anyone know more?
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First a Campy headset, what is the <C> representative of?
20151025_112228 by flog00, on Flickr20151025_112308 by flog00, on FlickrAnd a 3ttt seat post. I've never seen one before but it's pretty cool. Anyone know more?
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10-25-15, 08:15 PM
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Very, very nice project. Reminds me of my International project a few years ago. I look forward to seeing the progress
03-12-16, 08:04 PM
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The Roberts is off the Groody Bros. for powder.
Mercedes Blue with light gold lettering, also light gold in the "R" relief areas. I'm considering light gold in the lug cutouts too, not sure what to do there. I have a few days to decide.
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Mercedes Blue with light gold lettering, also light gold in the "R" relief areas. I'm considering light gold in the lug cutouts too, not sure what to do there. I have a few days to decide.
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03-13-16, 11:37 AM
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This is going to be a beautiful bike!
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03-13-16, 12:19 PM
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If that logo appears on your lower fixed cup as well as the crown race pictured, you have a Record headset dating between 1970 and perhaps 1975 or so.
The 3ttt seat post you have is a "newer" "aero" model relatively, I'm thinking mid-80's but subject to correction on that.
Earlier models had a funky/unique tilt adjustment method that was obsoleted by the one-bolt-under-seat versions.
Whoever came up with that should have waited and gotten an ironclad patent on the method before going to market!
Gorgeous bike, thanks for sharing the pics!
03-13-16, 12:35 PM
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I've decided to go full modern with this build.
I also considered using as many new Velo Orange parts as possible. Still kicking around what to do.
I sold the 3ttt post to someone needing to complete a build.
I also considered using as many new Velo Orange parts as possible. Still kicking around what to do.
I sold the 3ttt post to someone needing to complete a build.
06-15-16, 02:41 PM
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Back from Groody.
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06-15-16, 02:43 PM
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06-15-16, 04:32 PM
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I stand by my original statement and proclaim again " freaking awesome "!
Great colour and nice choice of the gold accents. Will love to see the build up.
Great colour and nice choice of the gold accents. Will love to see the build up.
06-15-16, 06:31 PM
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Giving me some good ideas for my Roberts. Thanks!
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