overburys touring bikes

[Cowsham]

Resurrecting an old thread, I've just finished a renovation on an Overbury's Connoisseur.
I used all period parts, the frame was resprayed by Argos Racing Cycles of Bristol and they did a fantastic job of it.
There certainly weren't any tracking issues as with a previous poster, it's a lovely ride. 1000016220.jpg1000016221.jpg1000016222.jpg1000016224.jpg

Lovely bike -- well done on that restoration.

[Hemipode]

Lovely bike -- well done on that restoration.

Thanks Cowsham, I'm really enjoying reliving my youth on it

[GideonReade]

Me too!

Overburys, Worthing Pier

1987 Connoisseur, originally dark red with 3x6 friction Shimano and full touring gear. Now silver with 2x11 Campagnolo, tubeless tyres, mini-vees, no racks, and about 4Kg lighter (half that the tyres).

Could do with another respray, TBH.

[Brucey]

These are rare but good-the first uk firm to make a decent MTB. True pioneers.

oddly enough 'pioneer' was the name given to one of the MTBs Overburys did. I own one of them.

[Jiveman]

I've just obtained an Overbury's frameset, it's an Andy Powell build with AP serial number.
Had to grab it even though it's too small (swapped it for a kids bike) but it was a terrible mess component wise.
So not really planned.
But I have all the parts to make it a nice tourer...audax or whatever it was built for bike. The dilemma is do I put the bits I've been hanging onto to make it complete or not?

I've got for a build like this - wheels, Module E on Campagnolo or MA2 on Golden Arrow. Stronglight 80 triple, rare old Suntour Cyclone Mk2 GT derailleur, Weinmann Carrera brakes, Cinelli bars and stem, F&R racks, Esge? mudguards. Plus all the other parts

[531colin]

Yes, build it with whatever kit is hanging around, ride it and see if you like it enough to want to find other bits for it……specially if it’s a tad small (or big!)

[Jiveman]

Indeed.
I made the decision to build it up yesterday. It's a 52c-c and 52c-t whilst I'm 54cm square. But a Nitto Tallux stem I had will solve some size issues.
I also don't have a run around bike, or one I'd ever dare to lock up...and this is what it will be. So mocked up and will be fine.
Struggling with posting images!

[Jdsk]

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Struggling with posting images!

Start the post, then follow:
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and let us know where it gets stuck.

Jonathan

[Jiveman]

[Jiveman]

Gone as far as I can with bits from my parts bin.