Sunday, March 1, 2009

My own Fixie - DHC Il Campione



Approximately 30 years old - DHC Il Campione in candy apple blue with white and chrome detailing

DHC Il Campione Frame, Reynolds 531 tubing, Centre pull Weinmann brake (front only). Inverted and chopped roadster handlebar


Campag Record crank with KCNC red chainring studs, 39t x 14t


Vintage Mavic sealed bearing hubs, DT Swiss spokes laced to Campagnola Moskva 80 rims, Michelin Pro Race tyres 25c


Brooks B17 Saddle with copper rails and rivets


This is the most fun I've had on a bike for a while, perfect for commuting.

Simple and hassle free

2 comments:

Nico said...

Hi there! I have a DHC as well - bought new in 1976 (for R 175,00) and at that time it was THE bike to have. Unfortunately the bike has taken some beating, with the BB being wobbly, the gears needing some serious attention (never replaced, although I did not ride that much in those days, and the frame is scratched. I am also thinking of turning this into a SS in order to put the bike back on the road - last 500 odd kms was done with the bike on a trainer - just for fun.
Where did you have your bike done?

Regards

Nico

Nico said...

Apologies - I have not included an address:
nicow039@gmail.com