853 Graham Weigh/Paul Donohue road bike frame (damaged), Chris King headset, Columbus Minimal forks

So it's come to this.

Earlier in the summer, my rear derailleur decided to introduce itself to my spokes, with hilarious consequences. Because the frame had no replaceable mech hanger, it has also bent the rear hanger and dropout. Many different people and bike shops have told me it's fixable, and offered to do it, but I just haven't got round to it and am happy to pass off the responsibility of doing so.

It's a beautiful frame - see the Donohue Appreciation thread for proof of how loved these are, and my build thread for the labour of love that went into this. It's been a very special bike for me, but currently of no use to me, and as much as I'd like to have it as a flat bar beater/commuter bike, the money and the space are more pressing at the moment. We kind of fell out on that morning in Hullbridge and I think this is the best thing for us both.

The frame measures 59cm ctc (61cm ctt) in the seat tube, and 58cm along the top tube.

The paint job is from Armourtex, and the 'decals' were designed and carefully by me (everyone said they'd look rubbish), and beautifully made by @roboto. They're not particularly hardy and the headtube design has got a bit messed up.

Aside from the obvious damage, there is also a little bit of rust showing under the decal on the NDS, and what may or may not be rust at the bottom of the head tube (see pictures for both). The bottom bracket (SRAM GXP, good condition) also seems to be quite content to stay where it is, but I don't think it's stuck for serious given that it was definitely greased and hasn't been ridden in poor conditions. I'll have another go.

It will also come with Shimano downtube cable stops.

For the frame alone, given the damage, I'd be looking for £60.

However, due to the obvious hassle, my preference would be to sell it with at least the headset - a Chris King 1" NoThreadSet (which now seems to be quite rare). Very good used condition, £40 or together with the frame for £90. Not selling this until the frame has gone.

The forks are full carbon Columbus Minimal with a 1" steerer which has been cut to the generous length of 26cm - big bikes are a blessing for this. Also very good used condition. I will also include the Columbus top cap, the steerer bung and the Thomson 1" to 1 1/8" shim pictured. £100 SOLD

Collection from Forest Gate (East London). Delivery possible.

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Damage:

Here is was built up:

Dibs minimal

Pm'd

Dibs Chris king

I don't really want to sell the headset till the frame is gone as I've not got a remover and the frame is what's taking up more space.

You could buy both, get the frame fixed, keep the headset >>> profit?

Id be interested in the GXP BB if its decent condition? (And youre splitting)

If I can take it out and you can collect you can have it.

2nd dibs on the Chris King headset.

I don't know 100% but can't 853 be cold set very easily (relatively easy) if you know what your doing? Bet it rides nice

I believe it can, and it rode really nicely and I'm sure it will again.

I'm not selling it because it's beyond repair, just because I'd have no real need for it if I did repair it, so someone else can take it on.

I'll take the lot. Can collect next week some time. PM incoming.

offer withdrawn as informed fork has gone

marxist_vulcan is selling another one!

are turning the right direction? ;) if turkish doesnt take it, I would when I pick up dolan.:)

I was, but I wasn't putting a lot of pressure on because the frame was on the floor and I didn't want to damage it further. I'll put some wheels on and try again.

Here's how it stands:

-forks sold pending collection tomorrow evening
-headset on hold for anyone wanting the frame in the next week
-frame still up for grabs

Just too short a steerer :(

The forks are now sold so just the frame and headset left.

As before, I'd prefer to sell them together.

3rd dibs on the headset

@bankiren maybe puppy killing but 853 donor tubes for a project?

I guess the puppy is already wounded so it's not that sacrilegious.

I wouldn't totally object to that as it's already had a beautiful (but rusted) metallic fade stripped and covered.

Guess this means you'll stop harassing me for my track frame.

Still for sale? How tall are you?

Sorry, I didn't see your reply here.

I'm afraid it's sold as of yesterday.