Help with retro lo-pro build

Salsiccia
Salsiccia Posts: 405
edited November 2007 in Workshop
I have put together an 80s retro lo-pro. I want to run it with front and rear disc wheels (a revisitation of a teenage TDF/Channel4/1980s fantasy - and don't worry, it only goes out in good weather and when the mood takes me), but the problem is it has a 24" front wheel, and a 24" front disc is proving very hard to get hold of.

So why don't I go out and get a frame with a 650c front? Well, I can't justify ANOTHER bike to my wife and am loathe to let this one go. The frame is a Harry Hall 531pro and it is 1. a beautiful frame and 2. it is built by a legend. SO as a compromise, I have been considering putting 650c forks on it.

I know this will affect the geometry and handling, but will it affect it enough that I really shouldn't do it? Are there any other reasons I really shouldn't do it?
I was only joking when I said
by rights you should be bludgeoned in your bed

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  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,579
    Can you not moderate you're expectations a bit and run with a 24" spoked front wheel?
  • Salsiccia
    Salsiccia Posts: 405
    andyp wrote:
    Can you not moderate you're expectations a bit and run with a 24" spoked front wheel?

    Well, that of course would be the sensible thing to do... but when do we settle for the sensible option?! I've had this on-and-off obsession with running a bike with front-and-rear discs since the late 80s, and only now have I got (limited) disposable income to make it happen. I'm afraid I've got to do it!
    I was only joking when I said
    by rights you should be bludgeoned in your bed
  • Pete Beer
    Pete Beer Posts: 604
    I have also just bought a Lo pro frame.
    Further to you're question, please see atached; http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2006/apr/KenS.Kotch.htm

    Have you a picture of yours? Is it on the road?
  • dcj
    dcj Posts: 395
    I have a circa 1996 Concorde steel low pro in white with Campagnolo Shamal wheels.

    It was used for a handful of open TT events and has been hung in the rafters for ten years.

    It has 26" front wheel and I even have an unused/unglued 26" tub to go with it.

    Choice of saddle will be possible, and the front cow-horns need new elbow rests.

    For sale if anyone want to make me an offer :roll:
  • Pete Beer
    Pete Beer Posts: 604
    Hmmm. Do you have a piccie??????
    What size is the frame?
  • dcj
    dcj Posts: 395
    its a 22.5 " concorde squadra with columbus tsw steel tubing, campag ergo power gears, look ergo stem. sorry don't have a picture currently, but could get one posted in a few days.

    its been dry stored. It will clean it up like new if I remove the dust first :wink:
  • Pete Beer
    Pete Beer Posts: 604
    Can you PM with a rough idea of how much you're after for it. I really musn't buy anything else, but.............................

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