Zeus Pista 1970/80's - "Poor mans Campagnolo" + "Lava Lo-Pro"

Ah I see them but just realised that the 'clincher' wheelset I've got isn't really clincher, its the hookless type from back in the day. This isn't good as from what Ive read up they tend to blow out often especially when inflated to over 80psi. I think its going to have to be a case of getting other rims really which is a bit annoying.
That place is alright though, just a bit long sometimes in terms of finalizing a deal etc.

I couldn't handle the wait and built up this frame a couple days ago.

another zeus frame? looks a ripper built up!

pretty jealous of that stem too

you drown in them! noice colour, lose the spengle.

seriously, how many (zeus) frames you own?!

n+1 :D

3 in total :-) of The one above is really light compared to one at the begining of this thread which is much smaller too.
Also this one has english threads which is unusual on Zeus frames. Might have been rethreaded at some point.
I only have space for one frame built up and about 6 frames with a few sets of wheels. Im going to try and narrow it down to 3 frames by the end of summer but not sure if its going to be possible :-D the stash should end up something like this though

• Zeus, 57cm full track gear
  
• Razesa, 55cm summer daily ride
  
• F.R. Russell, 56cm Hip-Hop Slave
  
• Motobecane, 55cm classy french whip
  
  

Want but don't need

• Lo-Pro, still to be found/made
  
• NJS frame
  

Want but don't need

• Lo-Pro, still to be found/made
  
  
  

You and me both Hugo .. you and me both.

Pure Winn

silver spokes (whispers lightly)

Thats what Im thinking, but not sure if dark grey or black would look better. Need to order some decals at some point soon too.

Thats what Im thinking, but not sure if dark grey or black would look better. Need to order some decals at some point soon too.

if you do, tell me ..i may join you..

this frame is awesome

Nice build

Planist - Might have to get some custom made. Some of the ones ive found aren't 100% correct, letters not tall enough etc. and it would bug me forever if I didnt get them right.

Picked these shorts up today from royalfail. Got stung by customs for £17 too :-(
Got the catalogue a while back but forgot to post it on here.

Also in the process of polishing the akront rims. Should keep me occupied for a couple days.

Low pro requirement satisfied:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZEUS-Track-PISTA-frame-LO-PRO-Vintage-/191135161254?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c808b1ba6

Not cheapz, hilariously expensive actually.

Still
Zeus
Lo Pro...

can the forum raise 3 grand for it?

I can chip in 80p and a packet of Tangfastics? :)

Just read all of this, absolutely brilliant build mate, can't wait to see the finished product!

I'm assuming the pending offer on it at the moment is approx 90p and 2 packets of Tangfastics (whatever the hell they are, obviously don't exist in Australia).

I mean seriously, whose going to pay 3k for that (as nice as it might be)? Or offer even half of that?

from this forum: http://www.pignonfixe.com/showthread.php?tid=85507

nice find!
good thread

from this forum: http://www.pignonfixe.com/showthread.php?tid=85507

Nom. That Zeus track is lovely!

The OP takes his track bike 2-3 cm smaller. Moar Aeroz I guess.

can the forum raise 3 grand for it?

Never gonna happen but would be nice!

Just read all of this, absolutely brilliant build mate, can't wait to see the finished product!

Thanks :-) Have most parts but still need a few bits, need some Zeus 3ttt stems, but they all seem to be a fortune on ebay. Was supposed to keep it slightly cheap ha!

I'm assuming the pending offer on it at the moment is approx 90p and 2 packets of Tangfastics (whatever the hell they are, obviously don't exist in Australia).

I mean seriously, whose going to pay 3k for that (as nice as it might be)? Or offer even half of that?

Its probably not even built by zeus, especially if it has italian bb!

Nom. That Zeus track is lovely!

The OP takes his track bike 2-3 cm smaller. Moar Aeroz I guess.

Im 174cm tall and Im thinking a 55cm square would be the best fit!

Sorry about the late reply, been a bit off the Zeus project. Find it hard to keep the momentum going. Still need to polish the Akront rims and get them built. Also looking into getting an original Zeus track frame from spain brought over. Anyone know much about Reynolds SMS tubing?

From what I have researched its a single butted equivalent of 531 and wasn't in production for long. Which probably isn't a good thing?

http://www.velosaloon.com/shop/black-zeus-2000-exclusive-leather-saddle-from-the-70s-80s.html

http://www.velosaloon.com/shop/zeus-new-racer-fluted-seatpost-in-27-diameter-from-the-1980s.html

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=113715

More here. Hah even I am too have to ride the lightest 4 sets ;)