Daft idea...

I have this deep pang in the stomach... for a Team KAS, Kelly replica build.
Need some assistance in identifying bits. I know of the Mavic rear mech and you can get them. Apparently (and I was told this in a Cambridge cycle shop) in 1987, they were 'totally strippable' but that's just a curious aside.
What was the chainset?
What were the hubs and rims?
What was the headset and BB?
I could make it a whole lot easier by buying a complete Croce D'aune gruppo, although it wouldn't be a KAS replica but it would solve a whole load of headaches and I would have an excuse to hang some Delta brakes on it (even though they are awful but a pair of Swiss stop just might make them actually work).
I am biding my time trying to find a 56/57cm Vitus carbon 9 frameset.
Need some assistance in identifying bits. I know of the Mavic rear mech and you can get them. Apparently (and I was told this in a Cambridge cycle shop) in 1987, they were 'totally strippable' but that's just a curious aside.
What was the chainset?
What were the hubs and rims?
What was the headset and BB?
I could make it a whole lot easier by buying a complete Croce D'aune gruppo, although it wouldn't be a KAS replica but it would solve a whole load of headaches and I would have an excuse to hang some Delta brakes on it (even though they are awful but a pair of Swiss stop just might make them actually work).
I am biding my time trying to find a 56/57cm Vitus carbon 9 frameset.
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I can't help but wish you good luck.
I am not sure. You have no chance.
My Colnago C40 is a 57cm, It's roughly... 1 cm too big though that 1cm might be abhorrent to certain pedants/people on the autistic spectrum/nerds, I don't give a farq.
Cheers Blakey - i'm glad i've got someone's support.
[Insert rolling eyes icon]
Finding the right stuff might take longer but should be cheaper as vintage Campag always commands a premium.
I've got to sell this old Giant that has a Sachs New Success groupset on it. Same as 8 speed Campag but with Shimano pull ratios. Bike is worth a lot less as a result.
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I’m 6’0 and find almost all 56’s a fraction large for me.
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I had a Colnago E1 which was fabulous to ride, but was a 57. If I could have found one in a 55 it would have been my perfect bike.
I prefer a frame that isn't as small as it can be.
I have quite long arms which makes me a) a knuckle dragger and b) I struggle with top tube lengths.
I think and I have found, taller riders place different stresses on a bike. I have a mate (6'4") and the only cf frames he got on with was Giant and a BMC.
My other friend, 6'2" bought a Jamis and a Spesh both CF and he hates them, much prefers steel.
Felt Z6 2012
Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
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seriously?
are you some kind of gargantuan?
When I said KAS kit I meant, KAS top, PDM hat, Toshiba gloves and Bermuda shorts 😎 Boom!
And you dare question my English language speaking 80’s winners quiz answer.
Yes I know that was Carrera which I also had.
Felt Z6 2012
Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
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www.seewildlife.co.uk
Would be quite funny if they were figs, but I doubt it.
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