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I've lost my mojo for club rides. They get faster, I get older and slower.
I wouldn't mind being bailed out of the back whilst blowing like a whale - the fact is I never get there! I can't even get on the back!

Instead, I've now taken to getting up later on a weekend and go out for a 30 mile ride on my steamroller and call in for a pint on my way home. Result much happiness.
Old and slow is the way to go and I get to admire the flora and fauna of
my local areas. Basically I set myself the goal of being able to ride 50 mile
touring days in summer. I think I can keep this going for a while. It's liberating in that I don't have to buy the latest kit too.

I've yet to see a review of the London Road. What's your take Phil?

Seconded Russ. A very handsome frame indeed.
I like the idea of a classic steel frame combined with a modern gruppo.
Good luck with the build.

Years ago, I had the chance to buy one of the dynatechs new relatively cheaply.
My mate who was a metallurgist said to watch out for the lugs as they were glued in.
To my regret, I didn't purchase one. Yours, theoj, still seems to be going strong. I've seen several examples of modern kit on oldish frames - I think it can work. So good luck with the build.

Surly Crosschecker fat tires for off road/touring
Surly steamroller - do anything bike.
Surly pacer - summer riding/club rides.

Same frame tough,bombproof and comfortable. keeps this 57 happy as I get older and slower.
At least, I get to appreciate the flora and fauna more.

impressive pacer - where's the photo taken?
Looks a bit like Brentford on the new dewelopment

Stunning frame.

Money well spent Neil. your frame looks to have generous clearances so you'll be able to run some larger volume tyres - should make your rides with the 531 frame extra comfy. It's nice to see a quality frame brought back to life.

Excellent build Mr Grubbythumb. I've seen a few examples of vintage frames
built up with modern groupsets. Yours looks very good especially with the white turbo saddle. I've got a mid 80s bob Jackson frame lurking in the shed - you've given me an idea for something a bit different. Enjoy your rides.

You need a pair of Dia Compe levers. I think they're 287V or some such product code. I have them on the cross checker - they work really well

The brake bridge is similar to my Geoffrey Butler Columbus frame. The lugs look similar too.
Not sure about the internal cabling though

I tried to buy one too in the closing down sale. Didn't have my size. Like you Lemonade, I haven't found anything close to it.
C88 - I like your classic build. What's wrong with friction shifters?
They work quite well and are especially good for touring like your LEJOG trip.
The prospect of having STIs fail on a tour is too horrible to think about!

Enter your text here.. I use my cc for touring. I like riding sustrans trials at weekends. I thought about buying a pacer and using it as a tourer. Certainly the road geometry would give it a bit more zip than the cc.
However, I'd then lose the versatility of the cc particularly off road!
It all gets a bit confusing. Perhaps I should just run a 'roller, cc and pacer so all eventualities are covered.

Solid frame. What are the clearances like?

I've got a rather nice Tokyo Fixed S2 frame + headset. The size is 61cms c-t
with a 57mm top tube.
I purchased it about 18months ago. It' been dry stored in the shed and sadly,
I know I'll never build it up. Yours for £230.

The Kaffenback maybe 12kg when equipped with gears etc.
However, does this matter that much? You will have a comfortable ride - one which won't loosen your fillings after you've done 40-50 miles!
My crosscheck weighs in at 24/25 lbs and I don't care. It's a pleasure to ride a bike with fatter tyres and comfort. To be honest I did run a ribble racing bike for a while, that was light but so what - I never enjoyed the experience of riding it. Build the bike and enjoy your rides.

how many speeds is the mirage groupset Ta.

Are the brifters suitable for a triple set up?
Ageing fat boys need all the help going!

Nice build. Could one do this with any 29er?

Possible interest. Where are you based? What tyre width can the frame accommodate? Don't like skinny tyres!

Hi Mr Boyd,
What's the spacing across the rear please?
How much for the frameset & headset. Ta.

I've ridden it on fixed with 25c road tyres - no problem in the dry.
It's a very pretty route - much stop and staring. The river is lovely near Shepperton/Chertsey Bridge - many pints!

Hi Pedro,
I have a lovely Mid 80s Bob Jackson frame 531 superlight tubing
Seat Tube - 61c-t
To Tube - 57 c-c.
126mm across the rear triangle.
The frame is in top quality condition and was resprayed by its previous owner. It comes with a headset (not sure of the make - but one of quality)
Significantly, there are no brazeons for cables or bottle cages which leads me to think that this was a time trial or fixed racing machine. I purchased the frame 18months ago with every intention of building it up but haven't got round to it and probably never will! I paid 200 quid for it probably slightly over the odds - however I'll offer it to you for 180!
I also have a rear fixed wheel spaced at 126mm which will fit the frame.
PM me if you're interested and I'll get a photo to you.

Keep the 32cs. Use clip on guards innit!