Rebilda

I know it is like some sort of "Unwritten Law" that an Italian frame must have an Italian group set, But...... Did you see how many bikes ridden in the TDF this year, were fitted with Dura Ace Di2? (i.e. Most of them) I was just a little shocked when I saw this in the bike specs for all the teams

Nice head badge on that Viking! I tried in vain to get a layout of the branding, originally on that Track frame. O'mara Cycles are still there, in Melbourne. It's run by Les' Grandson, Jay. He told me that the original frames were hand painted with the "Corsair" logo on the frame. He was going to email me a photo of one he still has somewhere, but I never received it. I even dropped into the shop and spoke to him about it. I figured when I still didn't receive anything after dropping in, I wasn't likely to ever see it. In any case, I do like the simple white finish - It is actually powder coated.

Thanks "Loose cog" That frame was custom made for my Father in Law, back in 1949 by a frame builder in Melbourne, Les O'Mara. Jack (my F.I.L.) rode the bike competitively for 5 or 6 seasons before on selling it. Back in the early 90s, it came back (I don't know the exact story as to how he got it back), but it was a bit of a wreck by that stage and many of the good components were gone by then. Jack asked me one Christmas, while we were visiting, if I would like the bike, to restore it. Of course, I said "yes!" I was handed the frame & forks, which had been stripped back & sprayed with primer. There was a box full of rusty bits & pieces.... the original pedals & cranks (minus the chainring) most of the BB, the stem & the seatpost, and the headset which had been butchered by someone with a spanner that didn't quite fit. After a lot of time, researching & chasing parts. Building up a wheel set with the closest I could find to something authentic, and restoring and re-chroming the bits I had, the end result was something I am really proud of The bike now resides in our lounge room.

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k612/rebilda/P1030174_zps20a8f736.jpghttp://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k612/rebilda/P1030173_zpsa50c3ae4.jpghttp://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k612/rebilda/P1030166_zps75efb61c.jpg

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k612/rebilda/IMG_1026_zpsdrwe3ut4.jpghttp://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k612/rebilda/IMG_1021_zps07dle1dp.jpgI found this frame, lurking in a Sydney, eBay listing. Now I have the job of finding all the missing pieces and putting it back together. I think it will come up quite nicely.

Hi all!! I'm just new to this forum & live in Sydney, Australia. I have worked in Cape Town (a few years ago) and done a bit of travelling, along the Garden Route, but after recently picking up a Vintage frame, originating in SA, I thought it best to sign up here and see what knowledge I can pick up on this bikes heritage. Pics to come, but the frame is a DHC (Deale & Huth Cycles) and I would put it at mid 60s, Reynolds 531, and cosmetically pretty good for a 50 yo bike frame. I am excited about this build. Greg. http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k612/rebilda/IMG_1021_zps07dle1dp.jpg

This guy's decals are 2nd to none http://cyclomondo.net/page12.htm

This guy's decals are 2nd to none http://cyclomondo.net/page12.htm