Author Topic: 1984 Aero Reflex Parts (Read 6991 times)

Lpodonovan · « **on:** November 03, 2016, 03:51 PM »

Hi Guys I would like some advice / opinions etc anything is welcome.

Background I picked up a NOS 1984 Aero Reflex frameset (in the box) a few years back and at that time I was building loads of old school bikes using all of the modern re-issue stuff - Skyways, Dia Compe, Kashimax etc etc) - see first picture. I have since moved on and only collect early 90s race stuff now and have sold off almost all of my pre-90s bikes. I did however promise my 2 sons that I would keep one of my old school builds for each of them (at least until they are ready to take ownership of my entire collection lets say I might trust them sometime around 2030). The youngest decided on a NOS PR Racing build and the eldest wants the Aero Reflex.

Having since stripped the Aero of all of the re-issue parts (and sold them) I am now left with a relatively blank canvas (see second picture) and want to buy parts (over time) to make it more era correct for when it goes into storage. I have managed to pick up some Aero Zytecs in white (which I have assumed is the same company?) and therefore era correct. Apart from that I'm after any advice on how I should (or even how you would) build this up. List of brands / parts to source / colour schemes etc. All feedback welcome

factory pilot · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2016, 04:55 PM »

Have you not seen my pads, and Brakeguard dude in the for sale section?

Lpodonovan · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2016, 07:32 PM »

Quote from: factory pilot on November 03, 2016, 04:55 PM

Have you not seen my pads, and Brakeguard dude in the for sale section?

I have now! Sent you a pm

factory pilot · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2016, 08:16 PM »

I hope these help bud !
Ant

deeman · « **Reply #4 on:** November 04, 2016, 01:44 PM »

Which PR Racing frameset do you have?!
As far as the Aero is concerned I would start with some freestyle tyres, not the Comp III you had on before! Then maybe a DC hinged clamp,Tuf Neck or Forklifter stem, OPC, Shimano DX pedals, Dia Compe 880 calipers, Tech 4 or 5 levers, Probably EZII or Haro bars..........

Lpodonovan · « **Reply #5 on:** November 04, 2016, 08:09 PM »

Quote from: deeman on November 04, 2016, 01:44 PM

Which PR Racing frameset do you have?!
As far as the Aero is concerned I would start with some freestyle tyres, not the Comp !!! you had on before! Then maybe a DC hinged clamp,Tuf Neck or Forklifter stem, OPC, Shimano DX pedals, Dia Compe 880 calipers, Tech 4 or 5 levers, Probably EZII or Haro bars..........

Not sure how to describe the PR (I assumed it was similar to a Curtis Expert frame but I now know they were made elsewhere)

Thanks for the feedback on parts for the (re) build!

deeman · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2016, 05:48 PM »

Quote from: Lpodonovan on November 04, 2016, 08:09 PM

Quote from: deeman on November 04, 2016, 01:44 PM
Which PR Racing frameset do you have?!
As far as the Aero is concerned I would start with some freestyle tyres, not the Comp !!! you had on before! Then maybe a DC hinged clamp,Tuf Neck or Forklifter stem, OPC, Shimano DX pedals, Dia Compe 880 calipers, Tech 4 or 5 levers, Probably EZII or Haro bars..........
Not sure how to describe the PR (I assumed it was similar to a Curtis Expert frame but I now know they were made elsewhere)

Thanks for the feedback on parts for the (re) build!

Ah, sounds like a PR Expert, Yup they were made under licence at Rickman

Lpodonovan · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2016, 11:19 AM »

Quote from: factory pilot on November 03, 2016, 08:16 PM

I hope these help bud !
Ant

Frameset is now sold so my apologies for messing you around!

factory pilot · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2016, 12:06 PM »

No worries ... All Aero stuff and Reflex still for sale in the correction rad section.
Going on FB Wednesday Night for more money so grab some bargains lads