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He was asked for his top 5 of all time, but you know Greg.... why answer a question directly, when you can tell a damn good story instead?

He was specifically asked about Roche & Delgado and he said no, he couldn't list people for whom he has no respect. Ouch.

Introduction: Gerard Vroomen (Cervelo founder) has recently launched a new online cycling magazine called 2r. I believe it is only downloadable from iTunes to an iPad, but someone else may be able to tell us how to get access if you don't use those particular brands. Disclosure: I have no connection ...

Nobody has owned up to getting this pretty pony. I guess it's gone outside the family then.

I'm a recovering GitaneUSA addict, so fewer visits or posts these days, but I still lurk around the old catalogue section.....

Besides, someone has to keep Verktyg and Lofter honest!

Yep, what Chas said. I've owned a number of the 85 bikes and they are all standard Brit BB etc etc. The only proprietary part that I can think of the the plastic derailleur cable guide under the BB shell. It is a Vitus design and has a plug that fits into about an 8mm hole drilled in the frame. They ...

verktyg wrote:

That's a Dave Scott Ironman Centurion in that box!
Tange No1 tubing.
I have one of those too!

Unfortunately, it won't be me.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160963526239 ... 641wt_1378

Wrong decals, but that's easily fixed.

Sweet!

Looks like a custom frame that has used the fork & stem off a Look KG186 frame.

Maybe it was a prototype, or a special build for a pro team? Or maybe someone modified it in the garden shed?

Dang those Aussie drivers! Driving down the wrong side of the road again.

What an amazing collection of parts. Dura Ace AX cranks & pedals Is that a Huret Svelto rear derailleur? Looks like Campy NR brake callipers, but with customised areo brake levers. Seat post looks custom. Perhaps prior to when Columbus started manufacturing their aero post to match the Air tubeset ...

Hey that's some beautiful places you ride. Thanks for sharing.

Hi and welcome

That looks like a nice little pursuit frame. Sorry I can help with a positive ID, but it looks very much like the early 90s road TT frames.

I look forward to seeing the restoration.



If you ever decide to part with it, let me know. I'm in Bris.

Charly Mottet's daughter Eva placed 6th in the Junior Women's ITT at the World Champs. She rides for the Chazel team, but no, they don't ride Gitane/Definitive. They ride that other "D" supermarket brand. Nevertheless, a great ride and reminiscent of her father's TT ability. Now, I wonder if we ...