Robq7653 Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Took delivery of this the other day and made a start on making it my style already. The colour won’t be staying, wheels may take a while with the current situation and November until rims are hopefully in stock. But will be a nice build hopefully when complete. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbertlemon102 Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 i personally really like the colour! looks like a fun build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted October 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 I quite like but only for now. Should be wheels are on the way but may need a tyre swap the 2.4 doesn’t seem to squeeze in the rear hopefully 2.35 will do. It will be rollable brakeless this weekend to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymoped Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 What year is it mate Looks super cool in that purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt24. Posted October 16, 2020 Report Share Posted October 16, 2020 I was really tempted by this when I saw it for sale, never owned a Curtis and looked like a cool project. Geo looked pretty good to for some streety stuff. Good luck with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted October 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 I’m not too sure on the year to be honest can’t find a lot out about it. There was a Belgium rider who rode this but not found anything more out. it’s looking pretty different now and does hop and spin rather nicely. Waiting on a few bits before I can actually ride it properly. Only a little brakeless play around in the garden so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymoped Posted October 19, 2020 Report Share Posted October 19, 2020 If you email curtis bikes they will be more than happy to help Hand built in uk and people would do anything to have a curtis over as they are considered to be one of the best frsme builders around anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2020 A little bit more striping and it’s getting close to being clear coated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted November 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2020 (edited) Almost complete. Waiting on the decals and hubs to get the wheels built and then finally ride again. Massive shout to @Addict Ben for sorting the awesome top cap set up, stem and one finger levers. Edited November 4, 2020 by Robq7653 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt24. Posted November 6, 2020 Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 I am very jealous of that - looks awesome. Very similar to the Leeson (love a raw brazed steel frame) I abused for years prior to the Alias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Would of like a leeson but this came up and thought I’d give it a go raw and pleased to see the brazing too. Coming along nicely and hopefully rideable by next weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted December 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 It’s built now and just about rideable need to sort a few bits to finish it off but this is how it looks now. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymoped Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Looking good man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrum Posted December 11, 2020 Report Share Posted December 11, 2020 Very nice!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Private Repress Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Looks awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robq7653 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Just got to find or adapt my bar ends to fit these bars but it’s so much fun what I have spent on it, not very much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Please never bring this bike anywhere near me because I will ruthlessly try and make babies with it... That said I have had a couple of conversations with Gary at Curtis recently... 2021 might be a good year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, onzatpro09 said: Please never bring this bike anywhere near me because I will ruthlessly try and make babies with it... That said I have had a couple of conversations with Gary at Curtis recently... 2021 might be a good year So did I, he did absolutely not wanna make a trials frame lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 12 minutes ago, LEON said: So did I, he did absolutely not wanna make a trials frame lol. Haha, different outcome to my convos then. That said, my dad bought an AM7 hardtail last year (the first pinion one he's made if anybody has seen/cares) and we had a good conversation about it then, plus while there he fixed a couple if cracks and popped some brake tabs on my brakeless Arcade. Although weary, he's not said no to the idea. He's put me on the build waiting list so that's a step in the right direction haha I will say - The price made me choke a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Yeah I wasn't expecting that price... He just couldn't believe 380mm stays on a 26/tyre clearance. What kind of frame are you getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) I'm looking at something along the lines of an Arcade. The tyre/crank clearance is my main concern too and might be the deal breaker. Needs to be max ~365 chainstay or I won't be doing it. Can't afford to spend that on a frame that isn't perfect haha 8 minutes ago, LEON said: Edited January 1, 2021 by onzatpro09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 Yeah, although 26in clearance is usually tighter, so 24in shouldn't be a problem. Others manage it no problem. He suggested an 83mm bb, 142mm axle etc, I was like.....na. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 3 hours ago, onzatpro09 said: I will say - The price made me choke a bit That'll be his way of trying to put you off, haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted January 1, 2021 Report Share Posted January 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, LEON said: He suggested an 83mm bb, 142mm axle etc Yeah, it would definitely work that way but it's a nahhhh from me too. I have a very specific vision and if he can't/won't do it then it's a no from me dawg 16 minutes ago, Adam@TartyBikes said: That'll be his way of trying to put you off, haha. Yeah, I figured fairly quick. Even asked about making forks but wouldn't even give a price on them haha. I managed to have a rejig of bikes and free up the money to invest into another so he was probably surprised to hear I was still interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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