Submitted by:
Phil S
Kent, England, UK

In Categories: Conversion, Diamant, White

"This is my new project. Its a Reynolds 531c Diamant from Belguim (I think) I've just had it sandblasted and powercoated in a perfect matt white. I've matched the frame with Dolan Navigator wheels with nice decal detailing and a nice shiny FSA crankset (15x42) from Ebay for £5. I've finished it off with my usual reverse pull brakes and bull bars and a cheap Salle Italia OX saddle. This is my commuter bike now doing 20 miles each way in about 50 mins on rough rural roads between Kent and Sussex through Surrey (that's 3 counties!). I've been riding fixed for a long time now and this is by far my best (and easiest) build. I love it but probably just a little too much but onlike you guys in the US of A I also like to use 2 brakes to stop as the traffic around here is lethal."