I've had another think about the best bike components and came up with the following list:
Bars: GB Stem: GB spearpoint Seat Pillar: Strata Brakes: GB Coureur Plus Saddle: Brooks B17 Wheels: large flange Blumfield Duralites/Fiamme sprints Chainset: Chater Lea fluted Pedals: Chater Lea
Stick that lot on a 1950's Flying Scot and you've also got the most collectible bike! Bob Reid's right about the Duralite hubs. I have a rear in nice condition and another for spares and have been trying in vain to find a matching front. Not only are they smooth, but they polish up to Campagnolo standards as well. Anyone got a front for sale/swap?
Bruce Dundee Scotland
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