The Right Stuff: A Triumph Thruxton R from deBolex
Calum Pryce-Tidd is one of the most methodical and thoughtful bike builders operating in Europe today. And his philosophy is spot on: ?It?s important not to tear up a great production bike to make something harder or less practical to ride,? he believes.
?So we retain the core of the bike, and then improve it with lightweight bodywork and upgraded components.? This means more of the right stuff, and there?s a lot of the right stuff on this ultra classy Triumph Thruxton R.
Builds from deBolex hark back to the classic era of vehicle design, which Calum describes as ?a combination of effortless style and a fundamental quality.? The approach is akin to traditional coach building or race car engineering.
?Our build process is similar to that of the 50s and 60s racing eras,? he says. ?Manufacturers would remove the heavy steel bodies from their saloons and sports cars, and replace them with lightweight aluminum bodies?and improve the chassis and engine performance at the same time.?
This Thruxton R was a no-compromise build, commissioned by Prince Mateen of Brunei. Given that the prince is a graduate of the Sandhurst military academy, a qualified helicopter pilot and a national-level sportsman, deBolex had some very high standards to meet.
?We had freedom in the design, so we built a bike completely true to our hearts and ethos,? says Calum. He and his partner, Des Francis, have taken influence from early TT racers, but added a unique twist and a modern edge.
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