English Cycles V3 build

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by schs on Sun May 19, 2019 5:47 pm

Next week I'll receive my English Cycles V3 frame. Excitement is going up :) I hope to start the build in the next few weeks, updates will follow.

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by Weenie on Sun May 19, 2019 5:47 pm


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by nickf on Mon May 20, 2019 3:20 am

Congrats. Your going to absolutely love it. Keep us updated.
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by C36 on Sat May 25, 2019 1:09 pm

For sure the English cycles frames are special, curious how is the design process, the discussions between you and whoever will weld the frame?


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by schs on Sat May 25, 2019 3:36 pm

Work in progress

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by schs on Sat May 25, 2019 3:47 pm

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 For sure the English cycles frames are special, curious how is the design process, the discussions between you and whoever will weld the frame?
We exchanged many mails and Rob answered all the questions and gave always promptly feedback about my ideas. As an example I thought I'd ask for a T47 bb. When we discussed the cable routing I changed my mind and opted for a standard BSA bb.
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by schs on Sun May 26, 2019 8:26 pm

I designed a little logo for my "V3" frame. The logo is on both sides of the fork and on the top tube.

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by schs on Sun May 26, 2019 8:31 pm

Today I worked a bit on the setup and decided to use another handlebar. It will take a few days until I get the new one, so pateince is needed :|
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by Powerful Pete on Mon May 27, 2019 4:05 pm

Looking forward to seeing this build completed. Please do document all the weights.

I enjoy English frameset builds - they are never boring even if you don't enjoy the aesthetics of the frames (as an aside, I do).
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by schs on Mon May 27, 2019 6:07 pm

Oh, I don't have all the weights... but what I will do is document all the parts and post the total weight.
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by thelorax121 on Tue May 28, 2019 7:43 am

Wow, can't wait to see this in its final form. English is definitely making some of the most innovative WW frames out there today
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by Dan Gerous on Tue May 28, 2019 1:51 pm

Rob English doesn't make bikes, they're sculptures, artwork, always beautiful! :thumbup:
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by schs on Wed May 29, 2019 3:11 pm

Instead of the 3T handlebar I'll try the THM Ulna.

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by thedanplasse on Wed May 29, 2019 3:39 pm

This bike is absolutely gorgeous.
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by schs on Wed May 29, 2019 7:51 pm

Thanks! Still working on the setup. Maybe I can finish the bike until Sunday.
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by schs on Thu May 30, 2019 5:23 am

Frame weight painted is 1564g, seatpost 112g.
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