It's been a long time between track bike projects - but this one has a special place in my heart.

It was a secret wedding gift and an absolute pleasure to cobble together, liaising with the fiancé to create a beautiful bike that would look good on the track and hanging in the house.

A classic lugged steel frame with a Reynolds chrome fork, fitted with classic alloy parts and a simple moniker, a name given to the owners equally stunning wife. 

Look out for it at Brunswick Velodrome!

 

 

 

 

 

 

An age old trick to pimp a set of Campagnolo era cranks - inlay paint to the scalloped areas of the arms and spider.  

 

Velospotters

  • Reynolds track frame / fork
  • Campagnolo Record 1" headset
  • Origin 8 / H+ Son TB14 wheels from Velomine
  • Vittoria Corsa Graphene 23mm tyres
  • 144BCD Crankset
  • HKK Chain
  • 27.2 Deda post
  • Regal saddle
  • Cinelli A1 100mm stem
  • Cinelli Criterium 42cm bars
  • White vinyl tape
  • MKS pedals / cages / straps
  • Custom decals and detailing by FYXO

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