Offered: Part-damaged Ribble up for grabs

before impact with motor vehicle:

{http://www.flickr.com/photos/howradmichello/6067328612}

after:

{http://flickr.com/gp/howradmichello/u990t8}
[EDIT: this happened back in Oct'10, rider since switched to a fixie]

was intending to fix this stricken velo, but am without both the know-how and the tools, so its a project for somebody else if they fancy,

i've got a spare wheel intended to replace the abandoned broken front wheel,

she might (likely) need new front forks, and gears / brakes, and maybe lots more,

get in touch if interested..

the frame is rather large and most likely was custom built for somebody, tall with long arms,

(available for viewing / collection in Hackney)

hmmm, why didn't the pic link work??!

Edit: good grief, just saw the damage. Hope you're ok.

sheesh were you on it when that got squished?

I wouldn't mind having a go at it if robadob doesn't take it. Hope you're still fit and well though.

EDIT: Seems like it's just the frame, possibly the brake calipers, crankset, rear wheel that are salvagable. Would make a good project for a second/everyday bike I've been looking out for. Just my size too.

@ss,

er, yes, thank you, the impact happened back in Oct'10, this prompted a swift purchase of a Charge Freestyler, been happily fixed since then.. (and, as yet, without impact*)

• knowing forum humour, i decided against the 'touch-wood' saying!
  

That's good to hear! I'm about to switch to fixed, coming to the end of my first fixed project as my current frankenbike is just beginning to become unroadworthy.

I want to build up a practical, cheerful hack bike using cheaper parts though, just for general getting around, so this frame would be ideal.

dibs / second dibs on this if L / XL (if suits 6'3" - but not if built for someone 6'7"!)

Still going? Happy to take it, should just about reach my long legs

@blobbi, will offer to ss, will update pending suitability..

Collected by SingSpeed.
Project page awaited!

Thanks very much for the bike. I'd have to say I'm extremely happy right now. I'll keep you updated!

any joy with the Ribble singspeed?!

Hey! I've done some work on it. It is ridable now, but I'm missing a front brake. Looking for one that matches the original front one! Thanks very much for your generosity, this will go to my dad who doesn't like to spend on himself and is currently riding something dangerously close to falling to pieces!

:-)

well hope its alright (and safe for him),

glad its gone to good use,