Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.
 

I know this isn't strictly C&V anymore, but I wanted to post a few pictures and thank a couple of C&Vers. Thanks to Richard (23skiddoo) for the front derailleur trade, Evan (fastev) for the fork and headset at a steal, and a huge HUGE HUGE thank you to Victor (vjp) for the very elusive Cyclops decals.

It's 7 speed Shimano 600 with an Ultegra/Open Pro wheel set. Some day when I happen upon the right head set and seat post, I'll put the original fork on and get it more c&v, but I'm quite happy with the ride like this and in no particular hurry. This was my first time putting on decals and the only one that I majorly bungled is hidden behind the bottle cage (didn't quite account for the bottle boss and things went a bit pear shaped).

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Austin Texas? Cyclops is Canadian! Wicked build!

oolala, nice

Wow! That's a great lookin' bike...Nice job!

Very nice...

That's a home run! I think you did a great job with the decals. I am going down the same road with my Casati, and this gives me hope that I can pull it off. Just super.

Bleach bone ace bike.

That means "kool" according to the skateboard hipster riders here.

My goal...
 

Long have I lusted for a Cyclops. They are indeed Canadian built and very nice bicycles. You are very fortunate to have the bike (but you already know that, I'm sure). Nice build.

They're Canadian, but they sponsored a team in Pennsylvania. One of that team's riders moved to Maryland, where I bought it, about 20 years later. Then it came to Texas with me.

And thanks for everyone's kind words.

Looks GREAT!!

I LOVE white bikes and I am really glad that the decals went to a deserving home, how does it ride?

vjp

Post it in the Retro- Rod thread!!

vjp

Things have been a bit too wet for me to take it out for a real ride in this configuration (also it's my soccer season and I have to take it a easy on the weekends since I have games on Monday nights). I've just done a shakedown ride, but I'm loving it so far. The decals definitely make it go faster.