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Why? Henry... Why?

Sorry Henry,

think I may have boosted the price on the price on that tandem. had a stab with about 20 mins to go.

looks awesome

Why? Henry... Why?

why ride a track bike on the road?

because its fun.

Sorry Henry,

think I may have boosted the price on the price on that tandem. had a stab with about 20 mins to go.

looks awesome
bastard.
the guy who was selling it has 35 bikes.
i think he wins.
they're all collectors items too...

Back from Powdercoating. The guy was drunk or something and fucked up in numerous ways to sad to describe, but he says he will try again after new years. Pity really considering that paint looks so awesome. Its like chrome gone a bit dull. Think i´m gona build it up tomorrow. Decals a postponed till the powder man had his second try.

Back from Powdercoating. ..........blah..............blah.........e powder man had his second try.

without you saying what it is, its hard to see whats wrong with the frame pictured.

sorry if i missed something.

I thought no one cared for details so i didnt bother.

That one´s not his fault he says, DHL did it.

He Powdercoatet the transport axel, WHY???

generally fucked up paint

Now you made me cry, does that make you happy, Sir?

Panasonic has arrived

Sah-WeeeT

@disaled win win

you have a smart on not-close-inspection run around and then in the new year you will get it redone.
if you get bored of the colour between now and then you can change it.

nothing to cry about, everything to be happy about i think.

hi all im looking for a frame in brighton can anyone help

Back from Powdercoating. The guy was drunk or something and fucked up in numerous ways to sad to describe, but he says he will try again after new years. Pity really considering that paint looks so awesome. Its like chrome gone a bit dull. Think i´m gona build it up tomorrow. Decals a postponed till the powder man had his second try.

Where did you get this powdercoated? What colours etc? Looks nice.

new to forum...
Hetchins keyhole 1975 (prob built by Jackson)
record headset and seatpost
royce hubs
surgino 75 bb and crankset
nitto bars and stem

And Mercian
campag record headset, bb, rims, crankset
royce hubs
tecktro brakes (the only ones I could find that are dual pivot and have a deep enough drop)
nitto bars and stem

Does that even matter, considering it won't be by the time you have had the tubes replaced?
Seriously, why?* For the cost, plus fixing, plus respray, you could have a full custom frame. With no dodgy history, repairs or other possible un seen problems.

*Maybe because it was worth it?... for me, not for you, because it is my bike, not yours.
Just because you've asked nicely:
1 - It was really cheap (well customs ruined that a bit)
2 - Needs fixing and I'm cool with that
3 - Needs respray, and even tho i love this PJ, I'm really cool with that
4 - Even after repair it will keep the chrome where I want it ; )
5 - It's my perfect size, never before had a frame that would fit me so well
6 - A custom Panasonic delivered to the UK is around £850/900...
7 - since when it is wrong to restore/recover nice frames??!!
8 - Even if you had a point about cost, fixing, res....blah, blah, blah... has it ever occurred to you that I might prefer to do this, than having a custom build?
9 - You forgot - IMO. ^^^

Cheers

*Maybe because it was worth it?... for me, not for you, because it is my bike, not yours.
Just because you've asked nicely:
1 - It was really cheap (well customs ruined that a bit)
2 - Needs fixing and I'm cool with that
3 - Needs respray, and even tho i love this PJ, I'm really cool with that
4 - Even after repair it will keep the chrome where I want it ; )
5 - It's my perfect size, never before had a frame that would fit me so well
6 - A custom Panasonic delivered to the UK is around £850/900...
7 - since when it is wrong to restore/recover nice frames??!!
8 - Even if you had a point about cost, fixing, res....blah, blah, blah... has it ever occurred to you that I might prefer to do this, than having a custom build?
9 - You forgot - IMO. ^^^

Cheers

No Opinion, just a question and some facts.

£185 for the frame
£75 for shipping
£60 for customs
£125 new top tube and down tube
£120 re spray single colour (plus masking the chrome, extra colours and decals)

£565 for a damage repair frame, or £400-£500 for a custom built, made to measure.

If that's your thing, go for it, simply a questions.

No Opinion, just a question and some facts.

£565 for a damage repair frame, or £400-£500 for a custom built, made to measure.

The bold figure is where you have gone wrong as it should read £850-£900 as it is a Panasonic isn't it?

The bold figure is where you have gone wrong as it should read £850-£900 as it is a Panasonic isn't it?

If you've got the money spend it how you like... I like the idea of giving old bikes a new lease of life.

In for a penny and all that

*£565 for a damage repair frame**, or £400-£500 for a custom built, made to measure.

^^I'm doing that one, no doubt : ) Nice maths, If the P stays around that sort of price, I'm happy.

And again, to be accurate:
£170 for the frame (inc. HATTA BB/HS mint condition)
£70 for shipping
£60 for customs (fuckers!)
Total = ±£300 (if i decide to sell bb/hs will be under £200)

No Opinion, just a question and some facts

I still see that as your opinion buddy... I would always prefer to restore a bike than having one built for me, so my money (IMO) is being well spent.
Not difficult to understand ; )

Where did you get this powdercoated? What colours etc? Looks nice.

The Fork has original Cannondale Paint, they call it Blazer Blue, should be something close to RAL5015, its metallic paint though. The Frame was powdercoated by some dude here in Germany in a color he calls Chromat. It´s a chrome effect paint and looks like old chrome gone a bit dull. Still awesome considering its paint.

The bold figure is where you have gone wrong as it should read £850-£900 as it is a Panasonic isn't it?

His point is more directed toward a Mercian for instance (Dave Yates, Villier, etc.) I think.

I can see his reason, however it is your bike nuknow, ride it and enjoy it regardless of how much you spend on it.

finally sticks Ed on ignore

it's the first step to recovery, man.....

boooooooooooooooo

Nuknows Panasonic is well worth restoring.I'd do exactly the same thing given the choice.The dropouts on the P look the same as Nagasawa uses?,and what a beautiful seatstay bolt clamp.Just look at the build quality.

that panasonic is dented! i can understand someone restoring a frame that you can buy for twenny quid or something, but that much! it's not even nice or rare! disgusting!

to each his own... ^^like you and your matching aerospikes^^... ain't that nice.

You sir are an ignorant buffoon.
Not nice? The owner says it fits perfectly, I'd say thats pretty nice!
Rarity? Who cares?

After demanding a cheap source of arrospok(still only fiddy dorrah at asm's lockup) you have so say in matters of taste