Condor World Series build

aka Arthur

Hello everybody, I'm new here so I thought I'd introduce myself with some pics of my new build.

Specification:
Condor World Series Columbus/Dedacciai steel frame 55" (I'm 5'10") - white/yellow limited edition (150).
Campagnolo Veloce 10-speed silver groupset
Wheels built by Harry Rowland (at very reasonable cost and in super-quick time):
Mavic Open Pro rims, Sapin stainless spokes, Ambrosio Zenith hubs, Vittoria Open Corsa Evo SC 23c tyres
Deda 215 shallow drop polished bars, with black (the new white) Deda bar tape
Nitto Dynamic quill stem 100mm reach (150mm quill)
Brooks Swift saddle, with Brooks Challenge tool bag (I'm hoping time will create a better colour match)
Condor polished seatpost (comes with frame)
Headset (make unspecified - comes with frame)
KMC gold 10-speed chain, gold cable-end crimps (subtle pimping!)
Shimano 105 polished pedals.

I'm based in Cheshire. If anyone has similar ideas about what a bike should be made of and look like - and wants to do some mutual drooling, lets meet up! (I also confess to owning a Bianchi Infinito... so, I'm not a total 'steel is real' Luddite!)

Best,
Arthur.

ugo.santalucia

I approve... Very nice indeed

jimmybloom

Nicely done, she's a beaut!

senrab

Great bike

ETreeson

Beautiful looking bike - it's crying out for the matching Brooks bar-tape (costly though it is)!

aka Arthur

ETreeson wrote:

Beautiful looking bike - it's crying out for the matching Brooks bar-tape (costly though it is)!

Thanks for all the nice comments.

It actually came with a black San Marco Concor saddle and Cinelli matching yellow leather (horrid when wet) bar tape, but I didn't like the look or feel of either.

noiseboyfeetman

Looks classy and like it'd be a nice mile muncher.

ETreeson wrote:

Beautiful looking bike - it's crying out for the matching Brooks bar-tape (costly though it is)!

Totally agree with the above though, matching bar tape would finish it off perfectly.

aka Arthur

noiseboyfeetman wrote:

.... matching bar tape would finish it off perfectly.

I might try it , but I saw some pics from another guy who built one (same colours) and he took his brown bar tape off; it didn't look as good as you would imagine.

It could be argued that vintage pedals with brown straps would also look better, but I didn't want to build a museum piece - rather, a mix of traditional looks and modern functionality. I guess that's the nice thing about building your own - no two people will do it the same way.

Thanks for all the comments.

noiseboyfeetman

aka Arthur wrote:

It could be argued that vintage pedals with brown straps would also look better

I like the look of the polished 105's, they go nicely with the silver groupset.

aka Arthur

Okay chaps and chap-esses, I'm going to need a bottle and cage... so, which ones?

A stainless/polished finish would be best, so maybe something from Velo Orange. Maybe I should go for double bar-mounted cages and aluminium bottles? Or maybe just an Elite Ciussi for a fiver!

I'd welcome some input.

jordan_217

Very nice bike. Like it!

When you mentioned bottle cages, I immediately thought of the Elite Ciussi too (in silver):

http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a14/bo ... tAodlkMAiQ

IMO it would suit the bike quite nicely.

aka Arthur

jordan_217 wrote:

Very nice bike. Like it!

When you mentioned bottle cages, I immediately thought of the Elite Ciussi too (in silver):

http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a14/bo ... tAodlkMAiQ

IMO it would suit the bike quite nicely.

That'll do nicely. I didn't realise you could get one with yellow/gold grippers (I've only seen red/gold), so that's perfect. Thanks!

herb71

Really really nice!

mustol

A thing of beauty! The Silver Veloce groupset was made for that bike. Enjoy!