Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby HappyHumber » Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:55 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:11 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby ashleydburgess » Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:28 am
I also got my b43s from Ben at velomine. Got him to build them up on miche primato hubs in a radial front and 3cross rear pattern and was really happy with the result.christianeh wrote:I'm about to place an order for some parts from the glorious nation of US and A from a site called velomine.com
I'm looking at getting:
- Wheelset Velocity B43's in bright silver, radial laced front
- Shimano SF-1200 Freewheel 18 tooth for 1/8" chain
- Shimano Dura Ace Track Cog 16 tooth for 1/8" chain
- Shimano Dura Ace NJS Track Cog Lockring
- KMC Gold Track Chain 1/8"
All up, including postage, it's will to cost about $350. I'm going to source handle bars and head set from a local store. I will also use an existing crankset, brakes, saddle and stem but will be looking to upgrade as the wallet permits. Wiggle has a pair for about of Miche brakes for $28 that seem to be alright, from what I've read about them. Any suggestions for some good websites?
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby ashleydburgess » Wed Nov 30, 2011 12:54 am
Here Is the lineup: http://www.sellesanmarco.it/en/Vintage/ ... Regal.html
I bough mine on chain reaction. Between $70 and $90.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:05 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby christianeh » Sun Dec 18, 2011 11:11 am
Only had a few on my crappy point and shoot and will post them below for those of you who are interested. Other than that, bike is pretty much finished. Just need to reupholster the saddle and make some leather grips and toe straps. All in good time.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby hazmat5765 » Sun Dec 18, 2011 1:45 pm
Rob.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby dodgiebros » Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:17 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby HappyHumber » Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:26 pm
Very nice colour & detailing... and well documented for others... thanks for sharing. Now enjoy the ride!
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby BRLVR.v2 » Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:25 pm
christianeh wrote:
WTheF is with that naff saddle angle?
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby Ozkaban » Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:41 pm
Love the pics of the finished bike too.
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby jpw5 » Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:16 pm
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Re: Repco Olympic 12 into SS Build
Postby arlan » Sat Aug 15, 2020 5:21 pm
My partner has an Olympic 12 with 25c tyres, there's definitely no room for anything more than 25c in the fork (very close under the crown) without doing something like spacing the axle down in the dropout. The back would fit 28c but not more, 28 would come pretty close to the brake bridge. I think it's a 1987/88 model, quite a large size, Giant made (I think Repco used a couple of different manufacturers??).jpw5 wrote: Reviving an old thread here. Love the transformation! What tyres did you fit on this Olympic? Are 28mm too tight? Cheers
Edit to add: My partner's Olympic 12 has a lugged fork crown, different to the one in this thread, so this information might not be useful.
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