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Old 08-23-2019, 11:25 PM
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I finally built up this ‘86 BG frame I purchased from another forum member. I outfitted it with mostly Nuovo Record components, an ‘85 Super Record crankset, Modolo Speedy brakes, and a Nitto cockpit.

The bike rides really nice. I took it on a shakedown ride and it’s already becoming one of my favorites.


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Old 08-24-2019, 12:06 AM
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Stunning! That bike is perfect.
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Old 08-24-2019, 01:09 AM
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well done. Great restro.
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Old 08-24-2019, 01:15 AM
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Very nice - and just my size. : )
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Old 08-24-2019, 05:25 AM
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Bruce would be pleased
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Old 08-24-2019, 06:44 AM
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I finally built up this ‘86 BG frame I purchased from another forum member. I outfitted it with mostly Nuovo Record components, an ‘85 Super Record crankset, Modolo Speedy brakes, and a Nitto cockpit.

The bike rides really nice. I took it on a shakedown ride and it’s already becoming one of my favorites.


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Bruce made some wonderful bikes and the classics from the 80's are my favorites. Elegant design and ride beautifully.

Two things though. First, old school white bar tape looks great but gets so dirty so fast!

Second where do you live that you can ride THAT gearing! (Kansas or Florida?)
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Old 08-24-2019, 07:11 AM
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I was going to go with black tape, but sometimes you just have to swing for the fences.

I live in Sacramento, CA. It’s pretty flat for the most part. I ordered a 13-24 freewheel, though, which will make life a bit easier.




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Old 08-24-2019, 07:13 AM
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Bravo!
For some reason my eye was immediately drawn to that beautiful fork. It looks so perfect. Elegance.
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Old 08-24-2019, 10:54 AM
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Once new 24t cog installed
Once new 24t cog installed come down and we will ride up Mt. diablo on our Bruce Gordon's
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Old 08-24-2019, 11:03 AM
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a classic...nice work.
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Old 08-24-2019, 12:41 PM
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love the colors
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Old 08-24-2019, 01:44 PM
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Always a classic steel frame to have in the stable. I have one in my stable but I need to get it out and take a ride in honor of BG.
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Old 08-25-2019, 07:00 AM
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Well done sir.
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