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10-25-20, 02:01 PM
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I've spent some time thinking about this bike and how to build it, and I've decided to follow the route set out by my Austro-Daimler and Roy Thame, so I can compare them. That means I build it as a brifter-ized sports tourer. It keeps the original items where possible, I add drop bars and I Shimergo it.
One issue is the original SR Royal crank set. It's beautiful and in great condition, but the 144 BCD severely limits my gearing options. For my kind of touring I want a 38T inner ring at most, so I needed either a compact double or a triple.
Fellow member @CMAW, recognizing my predicament, was so kind to send me a late 1975 set of Dura-Ace cranks, drilled for a third chainring. Exactly what I needed! I ordered a 28T ring from St John's, removed the black anodization, and spent a couple of hours today to put together what - hopefully - looks like a 1975 Dura-Ace triple.
The granny looks a little too robust for my liking, and the whole thing looks a little busy. We'll see how it looks on the bike.
One issue is the original SR Royal crank set. It's beautiful and in great condition, but the 144 BCD severely limits my gearing options. For my kind of touring I want a 38T inner ring at most, so I needed either a compact double or a triple.
Fellow member @CMAW, recognizing my predicament, was so kind to send me a late 1975 set of Dura-Ace cranks, drilled for a third chainring. Exactly what I needed! I ordered a 28T ring from St John's, removed the black anodization, and spent a couple of hours today to put together what - hopefully - looks like a 1975 Dura-Ace triple.
The granny looks a little too robust for my liking, and the whole thing looks a little busy. We'll see how it looks on the bike.
10-29-20, 10:45 AM
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hello non-fixie,
whenst doing your build planning i wonder if you ever invite equipe EFFE e EFFE for a consultation so that they can contribute their ideas. they always seem to get involved and stick their noses into matters once spanner twistin' commences anyway. they might appreciate being consulted in advance...
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hello non-fixie,
whenst doing your build planning i wonder if you ever invite equipe EFFE e EFFE for a consultation so that they can contribute their ideas. they always seem to get involved and stick their noses into matters once spanner twistin' commences anyway. they might appreciate being consulted in advance...
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10-29-20, 05:51 PM
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hello non-fixie,
whenst doing your build planning i wonder if you ever invite equipe EFFE e EFFE for a consultation so that they can contribute their ideas. they always seem to get involved and stick their noses into matters once spanner twistin' commences anyway. they might appreciate being consulted in advance...
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hello non-fixie,
whenst doing your build planning i wonder if you ever invite equipe EFFE e EFFE for a consultation so that they can contribute their ideas. they always seem to get involved and stick their noses into matters once spanner twistin' commences anyway. they might appreciate being consulted in advance...
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Tooth counts and gear inches are not their primary concern, though."We'll have that box, thank you".
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11-04-20, 11:04 AM
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My lack of patience got the better of me.
So instead of a trial and error project of finding the correct spindle for the Dura-Ace triple I decided to temporarily reuse the original SR Royal cranks for a first build, albeit with a more sensibly-sized inner ring. I want to ride this bike badly and the days are rapidly getting shorter.
The original Dura-Ace rear brake turned out to not have enough reach - not sure how the previous owner managed - so I opted for a set of Weinmann Vainqueur calipers in 610 and 750 guise.
So instead of a trial and error project of finding the correct spindle for the Dura-Ace triple I decided to temporarily reuse the original SR Royal cranks for a first build, albeit with a more sensibly-sized inner ring. I want to ride this bike badly and the days are rapidly getting shorter.
The original Dura-Ace rear brake turned out to not have enough reach - not sure how the previous owner managed - so I opted for a set of Weinmann Vainqueur calipers in 610 and 750 guise.
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and a very fine looking resultation it be!
the anodising on the Royals has a particularly nice appearance; have always liked it a bit better than that of some comparable chainsets
there was a period of one half to two years around 1969-71 when Tullio did a pleasing one
what pedali did the PO have on there? the prominent parting line flash on the underside of the frame rules out some makers; thinking perhaps P-A
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all best to the boxers
speaking of them...how long did mrs. non-fixie's shoe box last?
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and a very fine looking resultation it be!
the anodising on the Royals has a particularly nice appearance; have always liked it a bit better than that of some comparable chainsets
there was a period of one half to two years around 1969-71 when Tullio did a pleasing one
what pedali did the PO have on there? the prominent parting line flash on the underside of the frame rules out some makers; thinking perhaps P-A
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all best to the boxers
speaking of them...how long did mrs. non-fixie's shoe box last?
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11-09-20, 01:51 AM
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the anodising on the Royals has a particularly nice appearance; have always liked it a bit better than that of some comparable chainsets 
there was a period of one half to two years around 1969-71 when Tullio did a pleasing one
what pedali did the PO have on there? the prominent parting line flash on the underside of the frame rules out some makers; thinking perhaps P-A
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there was a period of one half to two years around 1969-71 when Tullio did a pleasing one
what pedali did the PO
have on there? the prominent parting line flash on the underside of the frame rules out some makers; thinking perhaps P-A -----
11-09-20, 05:03 AM
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That is Juvelian for "am I right in thinking the pedals are Kyokuto Pro-Ace items?" 
Which he is, of course. The chromed cages are a bit rusty, but they spin quite smoothly. They will be back on this or another bike, once I've gotten around to cleaning them up.
Which he is, of course. The chromed cages are a bit rusty, but they spin quite smoothly. They will be back on this or another bike, once I've gotten around to cleaning them up.
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11-09-20, 06:10 AM
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Nice bike!
Now you have me looking on MP for something like this, in the 60-62 cm range.
Not that I'd buy it but you know... just because.
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Now you have me looking on MP for something like this, in the 60-62 cm range.
Not that I'd buy it but you know... just because.
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11-09-20, 05:51 PM
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Since I had them in my hands anyway, I gave them a bit of a scrub. The chrome is badly pitted, but there's no structural damage. Dang, they are nice!
11-10-20, 07:29 AM
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11-10-20, 09:06 AM
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It's poetry, really.
Like Percy Bysshe Shelley said: it "lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar.”
Like Percy Bysshe Shelley said: it "lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar.”
11-21-20, 04:56 PM
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Thank you! And yes, I am happy with it. It rides really nicely. Took it out for another 25k ride earlier this week:
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wunderbar imagini!
caption - "all is quiet in polderia"
that is one industrial strength mudflap you have there on the front - a feller has got to keep his dress whites clean
how is the toeclip clearance with the guards; or do you have boxing?
yet another most tasteful build from mrs. non-fixie's fellow
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wunderbar imagini!
caption - "all is quiet in polderia"
that is one industrial strength mudflap you have there on the front - a feller has got to keep his dress whites clean
how is the toeclip clearance with the guards; or do you have boxing?
yet another most tasteful build from mrs. non-fixie's fellow
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