Pashley Guvnor Build Report
I got my Pashley Guvnor in today. Its a really beautiful bike. A few things need to be changed. The seat tube is not a standard 27.2". Its a 27." My LBS mechanic assures me some machine work can tap it out so it can take a standard seatpost. It needs a clamp to hold a Brooks B-73 saddle, which can't be fitted directly on a modern seatpost. The bike is a single speed but I'm thinking of fitting on a Sturmey Archer 8 speed hub for extended gearing range. I'm investigating the possibility of acquiring a full chaincase for it. The handlebars are too low for upright riding and just need to be flipped upright as they are North Road. A stem swap should extend the reach enough for comfortable riding. An impressive bicycle - the only roadster built with moly-manganese Reynolds 531 tubing. The 28" wheels are alloy and come with Schwalbe cream Delta Cruiser tires. That's it for my build report for now.