eBay and Craigslist finds

gentleman of the road

Love to know what that is a euphemism for.

Gouge out eyes with a rusty nail? Don't buy that mercian? Buy it and remove the mudgaurds and 'convert' it into a full on HHSPengy?

Replace mudguards with far superior ones liberated from a certain lemon and lime bike.

Too lovely for words:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120427642791&ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:GB:1123


Black and Blue fail, it's ugly as hell (colour-wise)

Love to know what that is a euphemism for.

Someone who doesn't want to spray the person behind when the going gets really wet and splashy?

thought as much ;)

@MechaMason: So's your masonic avatar.

That Mercian is really nice. Wouldn't take much to replace the few black components with silver ones, while sorting out the devil's combination of Shimano and Campagnolo parts at the same time... and replacing the perfectly functional SKS 'guards with rather more elegant ones from Honjo or Berthoud.

Too lovely for words:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120427642791&ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:GB:1123


Loverly (yes even the mudguards).
Real mismatch of components though. Why does it have a long cage rear mech?

Why does it have a long cage rear mech?

because of the small chainring and the really wide gear ratio.

sorry if i missed something.

not sure about black drivetrain :-/

because of the small chainring and the really wide gear ratio.
sorry if i missed something.

Its jus a standard compact double and the cassette looks like a pretty standard one to me (up to 25/26t?).
Although saying that, as it seems to be built for touring/audax. A wide ratio would make sense, so I reserve he right to claim end-of-week tiredness if I'm wrong.

Stolen bike of the week award™

Not so- they live in the same block as me, the wheels were stolen recently.

I presume they left it locked up somewhere without securing them.

Too lovely for words:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120427642791&ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:GB:1123

i dont mind the mud guards its the brake pads that get me bleugh... fucking disgusting wouldnt catch me dead on that heep of shit.

Too lovely for words:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120427642791&ssPageName=ADME:B:ONA:GB:1123

you know what? forget about trying to use 'proper' component to match the frame, I'd rather ride that exactly as it is, it must be really comfortable and work beautifully simply by using decent component.

Its jus a standard compact double and the cassette looks like a pretty standard one to me (up to 25/26t?).
Although saying that, as it seems to be built for touring/audax. A wide ratio would make sense, so I reserve he right to claim end-of-week tiredness if I'm wrong.

seller: Campagnolo Xenon Compact 50/34T black anodised Chain set and bottom Bracket.

13 - 28 T and six speed freewheel that runs smoothly with very little evidence of wear

sorry if i missed something.

you know what? forget about trying to use 'proper' component to match the frame, I'd rather ride that exactly as it is, it must be really comfortable and work beautifully simply by using decent component.

True

I dont really know what I'm talking about TBH. I've just been checking chain length calculators, and recommended rear mech arm lengths, a lot recently (I relation to a geared build). So it was the first thing I noticed.

Fact is, if it were me buying that bike. I would even consider fitting a triple chainset (shock horror) and a rear rack. It looks prime for some serious touring miles.

sorry if i missed something.

Darn blast it! I really should learn to read better.

http://www.grandprixlegends.com/legends-inc-fashion/brand/oakley?filter_reset=1

cheap Oakley shades.

old skool sidi shoes

eur39 uk6......................bin uk

i like the look of this, not sure how desirable or valuable it is...

Oooh. My size. Wish the pics were bigger, tho.

Oooh. My size. Wish the pics were bigger, tho.

just move closer to the screen.

sorry if i missed something.

sorry but i missed something.

These would be great for next Saturday's Vintage Jersey Ride. The seller is coming so may be able to bring along if you speak to him nicely....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-89-WHEATIES-SCHWINN-VINTAGE-TEAM-CYCLING-JERSEY_W0QQitemZ380129288452QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cycling_Clothing?hash=item588178a104&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-VINTAGE-MOTOBECANE-TRICOLORE-RETRO-CYCLING-JERSEY_W0QQitemZ120430691500QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cycling_Clothing?hash=item1c0a3a84ac&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RARE-VINTAGE-BIANCHI-PIAGGIO-WOOL-TEAM-CYCLING-JERSEY_W0QQitemZ120430690921QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Cycling_Clothing?hash=item1c0a3a8269&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A2%7C294%3A50

http://www.timetriallingforum.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=33535

miche primato 165 chainset with 47, 48 and 49 tooth rings for 50 pounds plus postage.

^ffs, why do i not have money when the bargains come!