Framebuilders - Graeme Obree

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Gebrselassie
11-12-07, 01:22 PM
Any one have any info/specs on Obree's Old Faithful? I was interested in building a replica for s&g's. I'm talking about this bike...
http://lh5.google.com/Cluett26/RzinnVfLZdI/AAAAAAAAA4w/7ZLfhNsbh3A/s800/obr_bik.gif

superhotbug
11-12-07, 03:25 PM
I think if you build that bike, it would be cool to add a sloping top tube to it, probably wouldn't add very much weight.
velonomad
11-12-07, 09:13 PM
It would be cool with ape hangers and a banana seat too



http://home.nycap.rr.com/richboat/obr_bik.gif

Gebrselassie
11-12-07, 11:05 PM
not gonna lie, the banana seat would add a nice touch.

but did obree use a banana seat???? well maybe, its hard to tell in this picture

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/portal/graphics/2007/06/09/wkfront.jpg
Doctor Who
11-17-07, 01:13 PM
First, you gotta take your Maytag apart.
greenjersey
12-07-07, 02:46 PM
I guess it would be tricky to incorporate the narrow "washing machine bearing" bottom bracket but as that was a crucial part of the design it would be essential in a replica