Today I acquired a piece of Danish cycling history. The previous owner told me that this frame was built for and ridden by Kim G. Svendsen, a Danish track racer who was a professional rider between 1977 and 1984.
This is a beautiful piece of very lightweight steel. 54cm top tube and tight as hell. With 170mm cranks, this would be certain disaster, so I'm glad that it came equipped with the classic Campy Pista 165mm cranks, as well as a Campy Record bottom bracket (smooth as silk) and headset. With the Dura Ace track wheels I had already it's an absolute and unmitigated joy to ride; well-balanced and responsive. Now the only dilemma is whether to begin riding brakeless in city traffic, for there's no way this baby will ever be drilled for a brake. Decisions, decisions...
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