As winter has finally arrived I thought it a good time to set up the turbo trainer. The bike I use is now becoming a vintage bike in its own right. It's a Reynolds 531 steel framed Nigel Dean which I bought second hand back in the late eighties or early nineties.
The picture shows the chrome forks and the rust on the crown caused by sweat dripping on to the surface when it's on the turbo! The bike is equipped with Campagnolo double chainset, front and rear derailleurs, headset, seat-pin and bolt and Campag GS brakes.
Steering is courtesy of Cinelli Criterium 65-42 bars held in a 100mm Cinelli stem. Brake levers are Dia Compe whilst the down tube shifters are Simplex alloy. Pedals are period Time titanium clipless. I also have the red and silver Time cycling shoes to match.
Wheels were bought separately from an offer in Cycling and they are Mavic MA 2 rims laced with stainless spokes to a set of Shimano 105 QR hubs. They came complete with Specialised 700 x 25 tyres and tubes and 7-speed block. I seem to remember these were on offer for about £80. (I recently replaced the wheels on my Scott with some Shimano R500 wheels which were on offer for only £73!! )
Wheels were bought separately from an offer in Cycling and they are Mavic MA 2 rims laced with stainless spokes to a set of Shimano 105 QR hubs. They came complete with Specialised 700 x 25 tyres and tubes and 7-speed block. I seem to remember these were on offer for about £80. (I recently replaced the wheels on my Scott with some Shimano R500 wheels which were on offer for only £73!! )
I hadn't ridden the bike on the road much, as soon after buying it I caught the Mountain Bike bug...but that's another story!
As a foot note, whilst looking through my old Time Trial result sheets I came across the programme for McMullens Hertford Criteriums back in July 1974 and riding in the professional race for the Holdsworth-Campagnolo team was....Nigel Dean! Other team mates included Keith Lambert and Les West.
Also amongst my memorabilia was the Verulam Cycling Club Annual Dinner and Dance invite/menu held in November 1975, where the guest speaker was.....you've guessed it, Nigel Dean!
As a foot note, whilst looking through my old Time Trial result sheets I came across the programme for McMullens Hertford Criteriums back in July 1974 and riding in the professional race for the Holdsworth-Campagnolo team was....Nigel Dean! Other team mates included Keith Lambert and Les West.
Also amongst my memorabilia was the Verulam Cycling Club Annual Dinner and Dance invite/menu held in November 1975, where the guest speaker was.....you've guessed it, Nigel Dean!