1971 Lugless W.B.Hurlow.

Dickie
Dickie Posts: 1,489
edited November 2007 in Road general
Just finished my Hurlow and am well pleased with how it rides and looks.

http://pics-by-dickie.fotopic.net/c1401787.html

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  • Ste_S
    Ste_S Posts: 1,173
    I'm not surprised you're well pleased, that's a lovely bike. Do you have any before pics ? I love the old Shimano components and the Sugino cranks, and the re-spray looks very good.

    What did you use to clean/shine up the alloy components ?
  • Dickie
    Dickie Posts: 1,489
    Thanks Ste_s, It was built from parts and is probably the most painful bike I have built cost wise.

    Technically 1/2" to big as I have been measured at 3 independent builders and they all say 23", its a 23.5". I have to say it fits and feels good and is responsive, so I wonder if the perfect frame size is a bit of a myth. Certainly doesn't seem to affect me, it is only 22.5" c-c top tube though.

    The frame is as I got it from Hilary Stone with a few odd marks polished out and some not. It is mostly n.o.s and slightly out of period with the ax stem and seat pin. I like them so I fitted them. Easier to list the s/hand bits which are the c/set, barcons and seat pin!

    I have weighed it on the bathroom scales (not the best I know)and it comes out around 21lbs, from past experience I would say this is a fair indicator. glad you like it.

    I have a 753 Henry burton to do now.
  • Pete Beer
    Pete Beer Posts: 604
    and a Hetchins, if I get my act together.
    Nice Hurlow
  • Dickie
    Dickie Posts: 1,489
    In your own time Pete :D
  • bagpusscp
    bagpusscp Posts: 2,907
    Very nice Dickie . A carlton I have just purchased has the same BB cable arrangement. ie no cable guides over or under the shell .
    bagpuss
  • 4candles
    4candles Posts: 240
    Nice Bike... i've just done the same to a Claud Butler with Suntour components, looks cool took ages trawling ebay for the right stuff though... and it weighs a ton.

    lol.
  • Pete Beer
    Pete Beer Posts: 604
    Hi Rob,
    Can you give me a bell. I've lost your number,
    I have a new bigger BOX..........................
    Pete
  • bagpusscp
    bagpusscp Posts: 2,907
    Dicke. Have you still got that lovely Carlton you bought a few months ago off the bay? :wink: Regards Paul
    bagpuss
  • Dickie
    Dickie Posts: 1,489
    H Paul, I had to sell it for funds unfortunately :( It broke my heart if I'm honest. The good news is I sold it to a real dyed in the wool enthusiast who happens to be a nice bloke too and he loves it. Bob has as many bikes as you :shock:

    Pete I will give you a ring mate. You still taking Pauls frame up north on your back? Crazy bloke :shock:

    I once lived in Sheffield and my friend and I went to Manchester across Snake pass to pick up and RD400 engine. Which I had to put in this huge ex MOD/army rucksack while he rode home. The bike was a Honda H100, my bum hole still moves at the thought. I was able to rest the engine on the carrier sort of.....
  • bagpusscp
    bagpusscp Posts: 2,907
    Dicke.......You sold the Carlton............... :cry:

    Well I am having a clear out at the momment . Two old Clauds{30's & 50's} gone and going , maybe My 1950's Mercian Fixed Wheel . Possibly my Saxon t t :cry: t. Trying to raise some dosh for a RRA 1948 which is a stunner and a Carlton Giro 1970's which is mint .
    Trying two stick to one make, ie Carlton .Yes I know the RRA is not a Carlton :oops: . If you saw it :P :P
    bagpuss
  • Pete Beer
    Pete Beer Posts: 604
    Paul,
    frame and forks X 2 boxed and ready to go
    Pete
  • bagpusscp
    bagpusscp Posts: 2,907
    Pete you have pm.
    bagpuss

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