This is the first single speed I've put together and the frame does
have some history, at least with the group I used to ride with.
The first guy in my group who owned it got it second hand and converted
it to a fully decked out Campy Record road bike with a 5 speed freewheel
back in the early 80's. He road it on the road with us for a number
of years before giving up cycling due to injury. He gave it to another
of our group who road it a bit in the late 80's and hung it in his
basement where it stayed until about a week ago. I purchased the
frame from his widow, because not only did I know some of the history
of it, but one of my best Bud's had it before he died and I didn't
want to see it go to just anybody. My intent was to return it to
original track bike status, but I really liked the old high flange
5 spd Campy hubs and I didn't want to switch them out. The compromise
was a single speed instead of the fixie, which in my view, is more
practical for me anyway.
Frame
& Fork : 1974 Bob Jackson Track - Reynolds 531
Headset: Tange Levin
Bottom Bracket: Campy Record
Crankset: Sugino Super Mighty with 42 tooth ring
Freewheel: AC Racing 15
Brake Levers: Dura Ace Aero
Brake Calipers: Shimano 600
Hubs: Campy Record - High Flange
Tire Front: Specialized Turbo LS
Tire Rear: Avocet Fast Grip
Rims: 36 hole ?????
Stem: 3ttt
Bars: SR Road Champion
Tape: Fizik
Pedals: Look
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