Mine didn't:

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Edit: a Colombo, BTW

I came across the bike in third picture (red) for sale. I think it might be even the same bike. Would you be able to tell me more about this bike?

So I finished the bike for now. Mostly 8 speed Chorus mixed with Record stuff.
Came out wrong the bar wrapping though...

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Sorry, pics working now...:p

What a beauty! Enjoy the ride.

Fantastic build! I love the livery on that Concorde with all that silver and 30mm's.

That is a great looking bike.

Cheers folks...

That's looking very good, beautiful build! I like your choice for the old SR crank, IMO the best looking crank ever made. Have you got a PDM jersey yet?

Thanks, and no PDM jersey yet no...

What year did half of the population move to Minnesota?

1976 was the year actually.
We had to wait until the C was commercially ready. Took only 4 hours to cross the Atlantic by then you know...:D

The "year" was actually the second half of the 1800's according to Wiki.:thumb:

Campy neuvo/super record cranks probably have won more pro races than any crank in history, they look good and are lightweight. THat said, beware that these cranks are fairly prone to catastrophic failure and were never meant to have a service like of 30+ years.
See: http://pardo.net/bike/pic/fail-009/000.html

I have personally had a super record crank snap during a sprint, causing me to crash hard. I would be very cautious about using a SR crank for anything more than casual, easy riding and if you do continue to use it, you need to frequenty inspect for any sign of cracks forming.

The SR 144mm BCD size limits you to a minimum 42t inner chainring, going to a newer crank would get you pinned/ramped chainrings that shift much better and a better selection of smaller chainrings.

My Norwegian ancestors immigrated to South Dakota where they homesteaded around 1850, same farm is still owned and run by some of thier direct descendants that are distant cousins of mine.

Thanks for the info GrayJay.
The bike will only be used for easy riding by me, but the fella I bought it from used to race it amongst the elite in Norway back in the 90's so the crank has probably had it's fair share of wear and tear.
I will deffo inspect the cranks from time to time.

I probably also will replace the crank cause I've actually been on the lookout for a 39t small chainring, and wasn't aware SR had 144 BCD.

Had the first test y'day, and couple of things is apparent.

1. The inside of the crank arm touches the chain when chain is on the smallest cog. So I will need a new crank, as it seems to me, a novice, the SR crank is not suitable for an 8 speed configuration.

2. The rims of the wheelset is totally worn out. I've seen and felt that the braking area is pretty rugged, to say the least, but didn't realise the braking would be as bad as it is until I tried the bike.
I could adjust the position of the brake pads to see if I can optimize the braking, but how much better it will be is not easy to say. Not much probably.
So I will need a new set of 8 speed wheels. Anyone got a set laying around you don't need anymore?

Update:
It's actually the threaded part of the pedal itself that touches the chain. It's a wee bit too long and a washer or another set of pedals will do.

Also moved the brake pads a bit and the braking improved. It's more smooth, but the braking power itself is still somewhat weak.

Others than these problems the bike itself is a good ride.

Those are the original brakepads? Replace them with Koolstop salmon and the braking will be much better.

Brakepads are new campy's, but perhaps koolstops are better?

Maybe it's the heavy wheels that work as a flywheel that makes stopping a little harder? I got heavy ones on my cx bike and stopping, even though with koolstops is just a tad bit more difficult.

Just compared the weight of this front wheel with the original one and the weights was actually identical to each other, including all the rubber.

Rad bike! Nice choice with the 8speed ergo. I like friction, but those are my favorite integrated system. I think that bike could use a white rolls or regal.

It will deffo have a new saddle in the future. It's just a case of using what I've got atm. I actually thought the colors of it worked well with the rest of the bike but not so sure on the shape...

Just to explore my options regarding the wheels.
Is it possible to remove the 8 speed cassette hub, and fit it to a modern wheel?

EBH,
Very nice Concorde you have built/restored there. I like that colourway and your component scores on eBay, well done. A definite +1 for the Koolstop brake pads, they are my go to choice now.

Bill

Bit of an old thread...

Nice rebuild!

My family moved from Nissedal (I'm not sure if this is a town or a county), Telemark, Norway in 1853. Most of the Norwegians moved starting then, until the late 1800's. Earlier (as in the case of my family) they moved to Wisconsin.

I hope to visit Telemark someday!