Du Toit Restoration

[Cat2forLife]

I found this classic in a storage unit at a retirement village (don't ask what I was doing there). Fixed it up, serviced hubs, derailleurs, headset etc. Removed all the rust and put it back together.

 

All the parts are still original, except the chain, which was rusted beyond saving and the spokes.

 

Specs are as follows:

 

Frame:
Du Toit Columbus 531

Fork/Headset:
Du Toit Columbus 531

Pedals:
Gipiemme Dual Sprint

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo 980 6 speed

Handlebars/Stem:
Fiamme Dallas/ Cinelli Quill

Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Anatomica

Brakes:
Modolo Speedy Gold

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic GP4/ Campagnolo 980

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic GP4/ Campagnolo 980

 

If anyone's interested, Here's my modest collection: https://www.pedalroom.com/members/MrFocus

 

 

[Sepia]

You have done quite well there lad.

Nice job.

[Letum911]

 

I found this classic in a storage unit at a retirement village (don't ask what I was doing there). Fixed it up, serviced hubs, derailleurs, headset etc. Removed all the rust and put it back together.

 

All the parts are still original, except the chain, which was rusted beyond saving and the spokes.

 

Specs are as follows:

 

Frame:

Du Toit Columbus 531

Fork/Headset:

Du Toit Columbus 531

Pedals:

Gipiemme Dual Sprint

Derailleurs/Shifters:

Campagnolo 980 6 speed

Handlebars/Stem:

Fiamme Dallas/ Cinelli Quill

Saddle/Seatpost:

Selle Italia Anatomica

Brakes:

Modolo Speedy Gold

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:

Mavic GP4/ Campagnolo 980

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:

Mavic GP4/ Campagnolo 980

 

If anyone's interested, Here's my modest collection: https://www.pedalroom.com/members/MrFocus

 

 

Nicely done!! Not a bad collection either

[bikebloke]

Nice bike/Great Find

 

I have a Peter Allan in the same paint colours (with a much less impressive set of componenets)

 

Well Done its beautiful

[Mongoose!]

like it very much  

[Cat2forLife]

Thanks, guys!

 

Your comments are greatly appreciated.

[Shebeen]

shoo, hope the tyres are alright after all that time

[Cat2forLife]

shoo, hope the tyres are alright after all that time

 

They are new tires

[VASTLAND]

Wow, that's a beaut!

[Malpiet]

Awesome job restoring it????

[Cat2forLife]

Thanks, everyone!

[HeartCoppi]

That is such a beautiful bike.

[Allie Van Niekerk]

Great job man!

[Pure Savage]

 

I found this classic in a storage unit at a retirement village (don't ask what I was doing there). Fixed it up, serviced hubs, derailleurs, headset etc. Removed all the rust and put it back together.

 

All the parts are still original, except the chain, which was rusted beyond saving and the spokes.

 

Specs are as follows:

 

Frame:

Du Toit Columbus 531

Fork/Headset:

Du Toit Columbus 531

Pedals:

Gipiemme Dual Sprint

Derailleurs/Shifters:

Campagnolo 980 6 speed

Handlebars/Stem:

Fiamme Dallas/ Cinelli Quill

Saddle/Seatpost:

Selle Italia Anatomica

Brakes:

Modolo Speedy Gold

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:

Mavic GP4/ Campagnolo 980

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:

Mavic GP4/ Campagnolo 980

 

If anyone's interested, Here's my modest collection: https://www.pedalroom.com/members/MrFocus

 

 

Very well done!

[Skubarra]

I love the reflection of you smiling in the window while taking the photo 

 

I would also smile if I did such a great job - stunning bike!

[Mr. G]

Great stuff.