baggy, i haven't ridden a Roberts bike, but like you are finding out, plenty of history there. different league to some of the OTP options you are looking at.
would imagine it is fixed with those Miche hubs. he does have brakes front and rear though so worth checking with the seller. if i were you, and had time, i would try and check with him if he is happy for you to come see it and take it for a spin. you might win this bike for less than the OTP options you are considering - and leave you plenty of leftover moolah for shoes and pedals and upgrades as and when.
baggy, i haven't ridden a Roberts bike, but like you are finding out, plenty of history there. different league to some of the OTP options you are looking at.
would imagine it is fixed with those Miche hubs. he does have brakes front and rear though so worth checking with the seller. if i were you, and had time, i would try and check with him if he is happy for you to come see it and take it for a spin. you might win this bike for less than the OTP options you are considering - and leave you plenty of leftover moolah for shoes and pedals and upgrades as and when.
good luck dude. keep us posted