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J.Foster Pursuit

Custom made NZ built frame 1997. LA Olympics 1984

Frame:
97 J.Foster 56cm Columbus EGO

Fork/Headset:
Columbus Ego / Dura-Ace 7410

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo C-Record 170mm / Campagnolo 111mm

Pedals:
Keywin

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Campagnolo 15t / Campagnolo 50t / Did Stainless

Handlebars/Stem:
3ttt Pista 110mm / Cinelli LA84s

Saddle/Seatpost:
Flite ti / Campagnolo C-Record

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
1984 Olympic Ambrosio Ener D.M 650c

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
1984 Olympic Ambrosio Ener D.M 700c

More Info:
This bike was a present to my dad and now is displayed in his office. He won Olympic gold in sailing at the 1984 Olympics. This bike is a combination of my passion and his achievements.

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Stage 2
  3. Stage 3
  4. Few Updates
  5. 1984 LA Olympics

Added by grunt5. Last updated about 6 years ago.

71 Comments

Karl

Karl says:

Fuck this is amazing, Grant! Jesus christ I didn't know you had such awesome taste in bikes!!

Posted almost 8 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

ha! thanks man. I just bought some new wheels for this one actually :-)

Posted almost 8 years ago

Wraith

Wraith says:

BEAUTFIUL

Posted over 9 years ago

nzkiddo

nzkiddo says:

what a terrible bike! it ruins your awesome collection! you should just pass it on to me! :D

Posted over 9 years ago

creepdontsleep

creepdontsleep says:

Hahahahaha

Posted over 9 years ago

mktng

mktng says:

it screams.. im better than you. but in the kindest way possible.


i love this thing

Posted over 9 years ago

CUMBOT

CUMBOT says:

... sweet evolution...

Posted over 9 years ago

ridingfixed

ridingfixed says:

defiantly like it better with the DA and HED vs the Shamals and Campy, although those black shamals you had would have looked nice

Posted over 9 years ago

GoldToothRat

GoldToothRat says:

I love this bike.

Posted almost 10 years ago

jbrosinski

jbrosinski says:

This bike is freakin sweet!! Cheers!

Posted over 10 years ago

Atombomb

Atombomb says:

Really good looking

Posted over 10 years ago

Ewwyou

Ewwyou says:

YES!!!!!!!! So stoked to see an update.

Posted over 10 years ago

Mshap0352

Mshap0352 says:

P.S.

The full D/A is amazing.

Posted over 10 years ago

Mshap0352

Mshap0352 says:

so fucking cool. I envy your frame!

Posted over 10 years ago

Beefheart

Beefheart says:

How did you get the LA84s to work with the DA stem? Aren't the stems 26.0mm? Lovely bike though mate.

Posted over 10 years ago

StevenPreusser

StevenPreusser says:

So awesome! I want shamal wheels so bad!

Posted over 11 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

Are you ever going to try out clipless?

Posted almost 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

I ride 90% of the time clipless. But the pedals don't fit the groupset! Plus everytime I go to take photos I'm riding round town.

Posted almost 12 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

Super fixie with those riser bars bro. :]

Posted almost 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

Ha! Hip hop slave as. Waiting for my da stem to be rebuilt so I can get back to the bullies. Sick of risers on long rides. Though they are good for round town!

Posted almost 12 years ago

PartySluts

PartySluts says:

THAT SHIT CRAY

Posted almost 12 years ago

Ewwyou

Ewwyou says:

bravo

Posted almost 12 years ago

pedal-faster

pedal-faster says:

I really like the new stem and wheelset! Great looking build! No straps?

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

thanks man. haha no i do have straps they just hadnt arrived yet when i took the photo.

Posted almost 12 years ago

pedal-faster

pedal-faster says:

Looks great with the risers in the new picture!!!

Posted almost 12 years ago

raumm

raumm says:

its sick man! nice!!

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

Cheers

Posted almost 12 years ago

Ray

Ray says:

Very clean!

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

Thanks

Posted almost 12 years ago

Benson

Benson says:

Oversized tubing looks good!

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

Yea each tube is actually a tear drop shape. sure aero. haha

Posted almost 12 years ago

b7ff

b7ff says:

I prefer the Shamal set-up.. BUT this is still one of the best looking bike I've ever seen! woww

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

I still love the shamal set up.. However having clinchers and more spokes means this bike gets ridden alot more. It's my daily ATM. So I'm happy with it! Thanks man.

Posted about 12 years ago

reyhanmahardika

reyhanmahardika says:

i like ur new wheelset bro, try hed jet 9 LOL :D

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

couldnt handle it living in Wellington. windiest city on earth haha

Posted almost 12 years ago

SillyGooseCookie

SillyGooseCookie says:

and I thought it couldn't get any better! I thought I liked the ergostem, but the DA stem just looks so much cleaner! Excellent build :)

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

Thanks man, yea the look stem just seemed a bit 'BIG' for the bike

Posted almost 12 years ago

keijoh

keijoh says:

Beautiful build - would I ever love to ride it!

Posted about 12 years ago

nacnud

nacnud says:

My old wheel set looks awesome on it bro! Lets see more photos! Remember you have to sell it back to me if you ever do haha

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

yea man ill get some photos up when ve got the new headset n. should be arriving today so ill sort that out and do a real photoshoot.

Posted about 12 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

Dude, the new wheels look spectacular! You didn't get them from the Bossomworth owner, did you?

Posted about 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

Yea I did, he's a mate of mine so I sold the shamals and bought these.

Posted about 12 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

That's really cool dude, I think it looks fricken amazing! You changed this bike up completely and it looks great dude!

Posted about 12 years ago

DirtyBobbysBikes

DirtyBobbysBikes says:

Super clean! Nice bike!

Posted over 12 years ago

yurinocc

yurinocc says:

i love this pursuit bike. sick!

Posted over 12 years ago

imran

imran says:

awessoooommmmeeee...

Posted over 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

Thanks mate.

Posted over 12 years ago

SillyGooseCookie

SillyGooseCookie says:

Awesome bike! If you don't mind me asking, how much did the custom drilled Phils cost?

Posted over 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

around 600 NZD i believe.

Posted over 12 years ago

SillyGooseCookie

SillyGooseCookie says:

Thanks!

Posted over 12 years ago

max5480

max5480 says:

oh man those wheels!

Posted over 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

They are forsale if you want them.

Posted over 12 years ago

Hurlz808boi

Hurlz808boi says:

In love with your bike! sweet build!

Posted over 12 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

thanks man

Posted over 12 years ago

KemalYahya

KemalYahya says:

Thanks for the tip bro ! but i like my Saddle that way !! btw lovin yer bike! its crazy good o_o

Posted almost 13 years ago

creepdontsleep

creepdontsleep says:

yeah boy grunt5 j foster. trade you my mash for it. :D haha

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

hahaha. nah im good. not my style.

Posted almost 13 years ago

amamin

amamin says:

sick setup man!

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

cheers man. rides as nice as it looks

Posted almost 13 years ago

pecel

pecel says:

boom! this is sweet build!

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

thanks man. i do have the campy straps but for some reason they were off for the photo. haha

Posted almost 13 years ago

pecel

pecel says:

yeah thought so. would be great if the straps are on! reshoot!! lol

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

maybe in the next few weeks. havnt riden any of my bikes for 6 weeks. have a broken arm atm. snapped al the ligaments in my wrist and broke a previously inserted titanium plate. hahaha.

Posted almost 13 years ago

pecel

pecel says:

holy f. that's not funny man. not funny

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

yea well if you cant laugh at yourself, what can ya doo. itching to get back on this bike and my roadie!!!! Ps loving your bike man... that thing is stunning!

Posted almost 13 years ago

jdawg4334

jdawg4334 says:

wow man, truely a beautiful frame and build. whats the ratio youre running in this thing?

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

yea the fillet brazing and ego tubing works amazing together. right now i run it at 54/17. though this isnt my daily runner. my other bike is.

Posted almost 13 years ago

Rpreme

Rpreme says:

Beautiful!

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

thanks. been a long build

Posted almost 13 years ago

Coomer

Coomer says:

Incredible! Love it!

Posted almost 13 years ago

grunt5

grunt5 says:

cheers, really happy with it.

Posted almost 13 years ago