The Bannard Troika
 

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/mb5dwh6jd0j...1856.jpg?raw=1

There's the Sunny. There's the Tension-R. And then there will be the SR, a carbon-fork steel minivelo in 'varnish' finish. I have just agreed to purchase an SR frame & fork...

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/5vp2z3kgzn1...9592.jpg?raw=1

i support this purchase 100%. if they have a steel fork option, i would go with that instead. hmm. dat seatpost.

this looks like a 53cm frame. what's the wheelbase measurement on this beauty?

Those are some of the most graceful looking Mini's I've ever seen! Wish they had them here in the US.

cool story, but what's the wheelbase measurement on bike frame and fork you purchased. thanks. also, you should find out if your "supplier" has access to the brazed cromo stems...

Bannard is dead, now is Herten as a part of MHL Promor, taiwanese bike company
Herten mini velo frameset

i see. well... just ask the dude.

aaaad there's your lugged fork and stem. good job sibkey. funny because just a couple of days ago i was looking at herten bikes. had no idea they were bannard.

http://hertencycles.com/archive/imag...SC_0292_1_.jpg

http://hertencycles.com/archive/imag...1442368602.jpg

saw these on ripoffbay.

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/dOUAAO...pv/s-l1600.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RcIAAO...~1/s-l1600.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oPoAAO...My/s-l1600.jpg

Measurements
 

My pusher reports that the top tube, seat tube (to be cut to size) and wheelbase are 53cm, 70cm, and 103cm, respectively. Given that I am not predominantly tall or short, i think it will fit me just fine...

sounds good then. well, you are in asia where people are munchkins and all live in hobbit homes so, i imagine it will work out perfectly for you given that that is your milieu...


steel is real...

https://media3.giphy.com/media/pSk9QVAmoBsyY/200_s.gif

Well, there we have it...
 

...delivered and paid for. Happy birthday to me.
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/1gi7wlb761s...30_1.jpg?raw=1

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/5thr1jfs6rc...53_1.jpg?raw=1

Is there a reason for the holes in the top tube?

Beautiful...

Same reason as the chain stay bridge, cosmetic accroutrement.
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/h8dw7n30g5v...56_1.jpg?raw=1

Stunning frame. How can any completed build improve on that? You will have to be extremely discerning to do the frame justice.

I don't think Abu will let us down based on his past builds ;)

Stupid question but the frame is Stainless? I would have guessed Titanium but I have never seen a Titanium frame with contrasting color welding.

I have no doubt the finished bike will be something sweet.

the frame is steel. cheers.

Here you go, buddy. $620 for frame, lugged fork and lugged stem...
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/35rs8iq3q61...90_1.jpg?raw=1
All you have to do now is to go get it in Taichung, Taiwan.

I wonder what sound the wind will make whistling by those holes .?

weather is warmer on Formosa.

Wow!! Everything is so smooth. Amazing details.

yea I saw someone getting a Bot fly larvae extracted from their scalp after taking a tropical holiday..


some benefits to having a winter are being lost when its too warm, like pine beetles out of control..

:rolleyes: