For Sale: Orbit Pista 54cm

SOLD.

It physically hurts me to post this, but I need to sell my beloved Orbit fixie to fund my new business set up costs.

The Good
English frame, modern classic, a beauty, Reynolds 531 with nice lugs. 54cm BB centre to centre of tt, where it joins down tube. Pretty decent condition - no dents whatsoever, and lovely and light. The old Goldtec Flip Flop hub, Ultegra at the front. No rust (other than slight surface colouring where paint is chipped). Almost new Conti Gatorskin Ultra Ks.

The Less Good
Saddle is pretty knackered, and bar tape is looking that way too. Quite a few paint chips, and one scrape - these could be touched up, if you were prepared to spend an afternoon on the bike's cosmetics. Most are on the top tube. BB is marginally wider than ideal, so I run an 8-speed chain (with no issues). To run some chains you might need a narrower BB.

The Ugly
Not a period build, and dog ugly fork.
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Other detail**
Mavic Open rims front and back. Truvative Touro cranks. Not sure what the BB is. Tektro R555 front brake. Modern headset (M:PART A:DAPTIVE), ITM stem, aluminium bull horn bars. No drilling for rear brake. Unbranded cage pedals. 48:15/16 ratios.

Looking for £175. Based in Battersea. Tyre kickers welcome, but if you want a test ride (and I don't already know you) I will need a deposit. Once bitten, twice shy - not something that went wrong on LFGSS BTW. I am not online every day, so please PM me if interested. Will give her a good clean and tune before sale.

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would you consider just selling the frame ?

you sure thats 54, looks big?

Exactly, looks >/= 56?

you sure thats 54, looks big?

is it 1" ?

would it be possible to have a live look at it some time this week?

Is the front 650? Judging by the clerance on the brakes and the first photo, it does seem so, or should I visit specsavers soon? LOL!

Will give you £3 for the Jamie Oliver cook book.......

Velocipedist - no problem. My work schedule is pretty hectic, so PM me when would suit you and I will try to figure something out. I work a mixture of mornings, afternoons and evenings.

I think the perspective on those shots must be misleading. But to be sure, this is how I measured the frame: one end of the tape measure in the centre of the BB. Read the size off the other end, level with the hoizontal centre of the top tube, where it meets the seat tube.

Both wheels are running 700C tyres. Can't see any markings on the rims; how would I measure them to verify size? The brake drop is a bit weird, but I think that is because of how the fork is drilled.

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Will give you £3 for the Jamie Oliver cook book.......

Price is £178 & it comes with a free track bike...

I can't PM yet :( today? I'm flexible, can do any time. I guess it will take me roughly <= 40m to get to Battersea.

We have a queue forming... Velocipedist, you are 2nd in line. The person who is 1st has it held for him until the end of today.

Razuuu - 'fraid frame only is not looking likely, unless everything else falls through.

Let me know. I could have a look tomorrow, either before 3pm, or after 7pm.

Would need to visit specsavers soon! LOL! I guess if the tyre sizing says it is 700c then it is, best of luck with the sale, very reasonable pricing!

Is the front 650? Judging by the clerance on the brakes and the first photo, it does seem so, or should I visit specsavers soon? LOL!

Exactly, looks >/= 56?

Both wheels are running 700C tyres. Can't see any markings on the rims; how would I measure them to verify size? The brake drop is a bit weird, but I think that is because of how the fork is drilled.

Sold. Deal done, collected. Fastest sale ever, clearly too cheap. ;)

Will be crying myself to sleep tonight...

Very good deal! I wish id seen it earlier.