Originally Posted by
gugie
Since you're back east, I'm guessing you already know that Peter Weiglel prefers vintage Competitions for 650b conversions.
You also mentioned you might end up brazing on new bits, paint, etc. You doing the work yourself? Post a new thread on that if and when you start!
Hey ! Yes- I do know that Monsieur Weigle prefers them. That was why I sought out the Competitions. That and your post about your Weigleized Competition. You thankfully added important details that sealed the deal for me.
I'm still setting up my shop as we moved relatively recently and I have a lot of "toys".I get negativity about not just how many bikes I have... I have a bunch of torch experience, but need to make space.
I'm building this bike to take to FFD. It won't be pretty. I'm going to ride it, think about component choices and ogle the bikes at FFD. That should suffice for inspiration. Then I'll have the frame blasted and I'll get to work. I've enjoyed looking at your work very much !