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Oh noes!
I so nearly bought one of these purple frames when Tommy Quick's shop in Forest Hill had just closed down. Could conceivably be the very same frame - Alf Raper, then working at Swifts, offered to build it up for me with a Daytona groupset for only £410 but I was penniless at the time and missed the opportunity. I'd dearly love to bring this bike back to Forest Hill but I fear I'd have difficulty justifying the spending, as I've already got a steel road bike from this era.
Good luck, I hope it finds an appreciative home.
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Oh noes!
I so nearly bought one of these purple frames when Tommy Quick's shop in Forest Hill had just closed down. Could conceivably be the very same frame - Alf Raper, then working at Swifts, offered to build it up for me with a Daytona groupset for only £410 but I was penniless at the time and missed the opportunity. I'd dearly love to bring this bike back to Forest Hill but I fear I'd have difficulty justifying the spending, as I've already got a steel road bike from this era.
Good luck, I hope it finds an appreciative home.
cheers ludd, i'm flexible on the price so here's hoping! :P
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price drop.
£400.ta.
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Lovely bike for that small amount of cash.
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Hi. Nice bike. What is the distance between the rear dropouts? Would it take a modern wheel if I wanted to run a 10 speed on the back?
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OK thanks for that. I know people will shudder, but if I wanted I could run a modern groupset on this then?
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OK thanks for that. I know people will shudder, but if I wanted I could run a modern groupset on this then?
Yeah, absolutely. The groupset on there presently isn't ancient by any means. Looking at the 3rd picture, you could fit a 10 speed cassette in there, no problem.
This thread on a similar subject may be helpful: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=182069
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Yeah, absolutely. The groupset on there presently isn't ancient by any means. Looking at the 3rd picture, you could fit a 10 speed cassette in there, no problem.
This thread on a similar subject may be helpful: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=182069
er, no; Campy 8 speed hubs are different from 9/10 speed, you'd have to fit a new hub.
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The question was whether or not a 10-speed wheel would fit, which it will.
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^^^
or should I heed Henry Rollins' considered advice?
Rollins Band - Do it - YouTube
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The question was whether or not a 10-speed wheel would fit, which it will.
Ah OK I was responding to the post about swapping a cassette as opposed to a wheel; incidentally, I've had 8 speeds running on 1st generation ergo framesets where the OLN was 128, not quite 130, and the chain stay clearance wasn't sufficient for 10 speed, so best stick a wheel in first to check?
TBH, I can't see the point of putting a 'modern' group in, more speeds = finer tolerances, 8 speed nice and chunky, my 11 speed is a fiddle and expensive to maintain, £40 for a chain etc etc. but that's just my personal taste. -
Ah OK I was responding to the post about swapping a cassette as opposed to a wheel; incidentally, I've had 8 speeds running on 1st generation ergo framesets where the OLN was 128, not quite 130, and the chain stay clearance wasn't sufficient for 10 speed, so best stick a wheel in first to check?
TBH, I can't see the point of putting a 'modern' group in, more speeds = finer tolerances, 8 speed nice and chunky, my 11 speed is a fiddle and expensive to maintain, £40 for a chain etc etc. but that's just my personal taste.Yeah, wasn't saying you could just pop a 10 speed cassette on the same wheel. Just saying there was space, nothing physically to prevent it. Big groupset change/upgrade generally makes for rear wheel changes, too.
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My bad, i've not checked this thread very much and I don't get notified when there's a reply. As a salesman I am a bit shit. Haha! I blame a new house and an imminent baby arrival.
This bike is under offer right now, I will let you know if its still availabl.
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Regarding the rear spacing it's 130 I think, I used a surly 130 single speed on it for a while, doing that whole fixed gear lark. She's better like this tho.
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Here's hoping that you get it Ludd. Not that I'm living there anymore so I won't see you out on it.
I wonder what happened to my TJ Quick frame. I sold it last year to a chap in Cornwall, it was made for the owner of Whites in Bexleyheath.
Hopefully it's still being ridden somewhere.
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For Sale: "T. J. Quick" '93 54cm Road Bike
Posted by
@mattmadegood
a'up,
i'm selling my ol' T. J. Quick.
This Reynolds 653 bike was hand built by Mr T. J. Quick (previously of Holdsworth; he made the Pro-team frames) in London in 1993. I’m the second owner and its been well loved over the years. Cinelli lugs, chrome and metalic purple paint make it an eye catcher. When parts have failed I’ve tried to use era-specific replacements.
Measures 54cm centre to centre, tho i will double check this to be sure.
I'm 5'6" or so and its a good fit.
There's been some debate in the past whether the groupset IS Chorus or some other obscure set from that era. eitherway its all in good condition and shifts snappy.
Due to the rear rim failing I’m including a whole extra amazing quality Campagnolo Record (?) & Omega Strada late ‘80’s wheelset. These are re-greased, true, great wheels ready to roll (just switch out the cassette). The Omega Strada rims are getting damned hard to find and damned pricey if you find 'em so this is a bargin.
A real beauty; a one-of-a-kind bike for the classic enthusiast or tweed-loving hipster. Its starting to show its age in the paint and needs more love than I have time for so please give it a good home.
currently in sheffield so collection ideal, but can box for courier if needed.
asking £450
ta,
matt
p.s - if i find the sprung drop-out adjusters i'll pop them on or post after.
p.p.s - not splitting.