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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

From Classiclightweights.uk, describing a 1960s...

From Classiclightweights.uk, describing a 1960s Harry Hall bike :

The frame builder, Harry Hall, was an amateur racing cyclist who opened a shop in Manchester in 1957 and started producing custom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Just got an update from Rourke Cycles. Turns out...

Just got an update from Rourke Cycles. Turns out my bike IS a Rourke (and not Mercian), confirmed by Brian himself:

Brian has identified the bike, he says the frame was made by Harry Hall's frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-15, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Yeah, but that Ghisallo was probably one-of-a...

Yeah, but that Ghisallo was probably one-of-a kind.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-15, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Thanks. It cleaned up well. Rourke is a...

Thanks. It cleaned up well.

Rourke is a former British racer. From the company website:

The business has been built up by Brian who has an impressive C.V. including 25 years of road racing and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-15, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Twenty-five mile ride this morning. Nice ride...

Twenty-five mile ride this morning. Nice ride qualities. A keeper. And my first custom-made bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-15, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Thanks for the link. I watched that a couple...

Thanks for the link. I watched that a couple years ago and forgot Rourke was mentioned. Neat documentary.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-15, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Interim build for evaluation of ride qualities. ...

Interim build for evaluation of ride qualities.

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc509/Beas5963/IMG_1413_a.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-15, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc509/Beas5963...

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc509/Beas5963/image.jpg1_13.jpg

Treating the rusty patches with vinegar.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-15, 03:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Good idea, and that's what I'm working on for...

Good idea, and that's what I'm working on for now. I stripped and cleaned the frame today. The paint polished up nicely, and the chrome looks much better as well. I'll try to post some pics in a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Here's a patina close-up. Minimal pitting on the...

Here's a patina close-up. Minimal pitting on the chrome. Love those lugs.

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc509/Beas5963/image.jpg1_11.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 07:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

What a pity the bike couldn't be saved. I had...

What a pity the bike couldn't be saved. I had never heard of Rourke until the CL ad popped up. I rode it just a couple of minutes Sunday night to make sure the frame was straight. First impressions...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 06:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

Thanks. The tape is atrocious, as is the...

Thanks. The tape is atrocious, as is the saddle(!) and soon to go. The yellow-green dots/strips are reflectors of some sort. Hope to start cleaning her up this week.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-15, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,324
Posted By horatio

1980s Brian Rourke

As received, save for the rear wheel.

http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc509/Beas5963/image.jpg1_12.jpg
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