Show me your lugged steel

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by providence

It rides better than it looks as well. Was a great day for a leisurely 25 miles here in Minnesota.



The color is pretty difficult to capture in photos but that’s pretty close.

I just love Kvales' aesthetic. There are three custom bikes I want right now, and too much overlap between them: (1) Ellis Strada SLX, (2) Kirk Onesto JKS-X, and (3) CKC lugged roadie...

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[BryanE]

It's being built.
Finished pics to follow.

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by BryanE

It's being built.

Finished pics to follow.

[jaw on floor]

That is so awesome.

Onesto lugged? Build plans?

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[BryanE]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

[jaw on floor]

That is so awesome.

Onesto lugged? Build plans?

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JK Special with Terraplane stays, 12 speed Campy Record and Mille wheels. Candy dark cherry red with white lettering and white outline on lugs.

[sailorboy]

Mapei masterlight. Not the best picture but you get the idea.

[madsciencenow]

Originally Posted by BryanE

JK Special with Terraplane stays, 12 speed Campy Record and Mille wheels. Candy dark cherry red with white lettering.

Sounds very similar to what I’m thinking and mine is in JB’s possession. ...waiting for that call! Actually, I’m still deciding between something red or pearl white.

Looking forward to seeing yours when it’s finished!!


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[Morgul Bismark]

Originally Posted by BryanE

JK Special with Terraplane stays, 12 speed Campy Record and Mille wheels. Candy dark cherry red with white lettering and white outline on lugs.

Very nice!

[providence]

Originally Posted by Clean39T

I just love Kvales' aesthetic. There are three custom bikes I want right now, and too much overlap between them: (1) Ellis Strada SLX, (2) Kirk Onesto JKS-X, and (3) CKC lugged roadie...

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I’m biased but I don’t think there’s a better builder/painter out there than Kvale. But yes, that’s an impressive trio.

[johnniecakes]

I found this Battaglin with MAX tubing through a PSA here last fall. So I took it apart and had the frame/fork powder coated locally, $100 complete. Built it up with a 10 sp Shimano 7900 group and Ultegra wheels. Weighs is right at 20lb. I like it very much, in fact I sold a MXL because I prefer this over the Merckx. Enjoying the quiet roads on this one currently
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[cnighbor1]

I also sold my Colnago also because the Battaglin rode and handled better


''I like it very much, in fact I sold a MXL because I prefer this over the Merckx.''

[Clean39T]

Originally Posted by johnniecakes

I found this Battaglin with MAX tubing through a PSA here last fall. So I took it apart and had the frame/fork powder coated locally, $100 complete. Built it up with a 10 sp Shimano 7900 group and Ultegra wheels. Weighs is right at 20lb. I like it very much, in fact I sold a MXL because I prefer this over the Merckx. Enjoying the quiet roads on this one currently

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That is awesome. Love the classic lines.

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[weisan]

Originally Posted by johnniecakes

I found this Battaglin with MAX tubing through a PSA here last fall. So I took it apart and had the frame/fork powder coated locally, $100 complete. Built it up with a 10 sp Shimano 7900 group and Ultegra wheels. Weighs is right at 20lb. I like it very much, in fact I sold a MXL because I prefer this over the Merckx. Enjoying the quiet roads on this one currently
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Johnnie pal, sometimes you can have the whole cake and eat it!
Here's my Merckx.

[gbcoupe]

Originally Posted by johnniecakes

I found this Battaglin with MAX tubing through a PSA here last fall. So I took it apart and had the frame/fork powder coated locally, $100 complete. Built it up with a 10 sp Shimano 7900 group and Ultegra wheels. Weighs is right at 20lb. I like it very much, in fact I sold a MXL because I prefer this over the Merckx. Enjoying the quiet roads on this one currently
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Sweet ride! Paint looks good from here. Way less than what I just paid.

[macgee]

Here's a couple of pics of my lugged bikes. Nothing too exciting but have to say my lugged frames always last longer in my quiver than lugless tig frames.




Not my frame below but love these japanese lugs

[one60]

no longer with me...but owned by a forum member