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@tomgood
Hello, Im new to lfgss, a friend recommended it to me. I just bought a bike on ebay and was hoping to get an honest opinion on it from some people that know what they're talking about... I couldn't see it listed here in th ebay finds section before, but apologies if it was.
Here's my purchase...
The description was as follows:
Frame: Dawes Reynolds 531 hand built 22 inch
Forks: Reynolds 531
Bars: Bianchi Dada Track steel
Quill stem: Italian made alloy
Headset bearings: Shimano 105 1 inch threaded top and bottom (new)
Brakes: Tektro R556 caliper front and rear (new)
Brake levers: Tektro RL 720 (new)
Cables: inner and outer (new)
Saddle: Selle San Marco Concor
Saddle post: Strong alloy fluted
Bottom Bracket: sealed (new)
Cranks: Gloria Pro 175 track/single speed alloy cranks
Chain ring: Rocket 44 teeth, 1/8
Chain: KMC 1/8
**Sprockets /cogs 16 teeth free wheel: **19 teeth fixed plus track ring (New)
Rear hub: Zenith Track fixed/free wheel sealed flip fop (new)
Front hub: Campagnolo with quick release
Rims Front and rear: Wolber M58 Alloy (true with minimal brake wear)
Tyres: Schwalbe 27x1 1/4 Puncture protection (new)
What do people think? A decent bike?
Thanks in advance!