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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=150344986501

More suitable you think?

I personally think thats a far better proposition.

ok i think ill trust your judgement, how much would you say is fair price for that auction?

Well, thats an older model, and you can get new ones for sub £300.

http://biddlebikes.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=162

In other words, I have no idea... look up some finished auctions.

I mentioned to a friend of mine that I was interested in a frame, so as to have a permanent bike on the turbo-trainer...
...he offered me this Bob Jackson frame, however when I learned about the history of the frame, I HAD to build it up properly.
He ordered it from Bob Jackson WAY back when he was 18. He had to wait months and months for it... and he's had it ever since.
It has been resprayed/modified a number of times. I'm told that back in the day, it was a race frame.
Some of you may disagree with old-meets-new style of bike build. I have my reasons... and they are:
1) Money - I have many of the parts already
2) Personal preference - I quite like the idea of it!
Enjoy the pics:

There's something about that logo that I love.

My build so far (before the final respray). Cinelli bars and stem not fitted yet.

Yes, that's right. 35 year old 531 tubing.

Old canti-bosses & bridge were SO outdated that I had to remove them.

Rear derailleur is an Ultegra SL SS.

Front derailleur is a 105 (double probably).

Cranks will be FSA Gossamer Mega Exo Double (in black). I stuck my triples on there just to check the chain line... and it's a no go.

Cranks and BB cups fitted (not the final items).

My choice of wheels (heavy but decent quality IMO).

Front complete with brake. I had to drill a bit in order for the frame to take an 'allen' fitting caliper.

Rear complete wirh 8 speed cassette. 10 speed wouldn't fit in the frame... PLUS I couldn't get downtube shifters in 10 spd, so 8 will do. Rear brige is blatently much higher than the front - therefore will require a very long drop caliper (ordered a dia-compe caliper - on its way).

Good clearance in case I fancy a touring tyre.

My choice of pedal (50% off means it becomes my obvious first choice!!).

I happened to have this lying around...

Teflon cables.

I'm not sure about these brake levers... they look uncomfortable. I may change them to something else.

Opinions/comments welcome... just please be tactful.

Suggest you post this in 'current projects' thread on bikes n bits. More likely to attract some comments there.

the new one looks like a decent option, at least ill be covered if anything is wrong with it etc.... Good price too, v cheap for brand new product....

Cheers for help today will let you know what i opted for!

what do make of the Montana Trk?

http://biddlebikes.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=342&products_id=276

Sounds too cheap to consider or am i wrong?

Dont buy that... and use the search.

Found the site a few weeks ago, been riding single speed a couple of years ...

OH ma DAYZZZZ not THE TALLPAUL?! THE TALLPAUL?

OH ma DAYZZZZ not THE TALLPAUL?! THE TALLPAUL?

Who the fuck is tall paul!?

"Opinions/comments welcome... just please be tactful."

You're on the wrong fucking forum, sunshine. Gears and on a turbo trainer.. roadiescum.

Welcome :)

Who the fuck is tall paul!?

http://www.djtallpaul.com/

"Opinions/comments welcome... just please be tactful."

You're on the wrong fucking forum, sunshine. Gears and on a turbo trainer.. roadiescum.

Welcome :)

hahah!

Just about to finish my first fixed project. have gained much information and knowlage from this site.
So a big thanks to all on the forum.

welcome.

Hi,

Been on a couple days now, I have been riding fixed for a few years and currently ride a Paddy wagon but I am looking to start a project with something a bit older.

Cheers for everyones advice so far and tp AndyP for pointing out the merits of Google.

hi, I'm a long-time lurker, ride a Condor Tempo (I was too lazy to build my own ride, though the day is getting closer all the time, and yes I've got slippers, but no pipe), and think that the forum is guenuinely fab. I'll try and lurk less from now on ...

Hi LFGSS peeps, I'm brand new to the forum but finding it very informative (& amusing) so far. In the middle of an 80s Peugeot conversion at the minute so all help and advice will be greatly appreciated......

Any feedback on this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280349701246&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=RSS:B:SRCH:GB:104

Any feedback on this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280349701246&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=RSS:B:SRCH:GB:104

Do a search for 'Unipack'.

And when you're done with that, can you do a search for my house keys? FFS.

And when you're done with that, can you do a search for my house keys? FFS.

Shouldn't they be with the person who locked you in?

scratches walls