Current Projects chat and miscellany

finally got this piece back from ted (dropouts changed brake holes filled front and back and braze ons removed)

shamal for the front (i need to glue the tub on first)

it is actually silver, but i took the photos off my lappy so they came out shite

ITM Francesco Moser hour record stem and bars or the shotgun stem as i like to call it

more to come after the next paycheck

La morte di un cucciolo

Credit list (in alphabetical order)

Crankset:
Charco

Bars:
Jimbilly

Goods delivery service:
Plagiarist

Saddle:
Provenrad

Sterling customer service:
Sano

**Freewheel, levers, cables and putting most of it together:
**Scott not scot

What rims are these?

they look like velocity deep v.

it is actually silver, but i took the photos off my lappy so they came out shite

ITM Francesco Moser hour record stem and bars or the shotgun stem as i like to call it

more to come after the next paycheck

Got that from Tour De Ville, right?

they look like velocity deep v.

Correct.

Got that from Tour De Ville, right?

yeah, i couldn't help myself

I thought it was a drop bar at first, it would be cool to run it like one!

yeah i've been considering it, but for the purpose of the photo i thought i'd put it the correct way

Was that a Neil Orrell frame? I can't make out what's left of the decal marks but looks suspiciously like mine...

finally got this piece back from ted (dropouts changed brake holes filled front and back and braze ons removed)

Love the singlespeed tricity. That stealth BMW further up is rather nice too.

Was that a Neil Orrell frame? I can't make out what's left of the decal marks but looks suspiciously like mine...

I wish i knew. all it has on it is Rad Sport which according to Jos of TDV was an old german racing team. i have no idea what frame it is but would love to know

on the BB shell is NA 27 90 if that helps

Yep - pretty sure that's an Orrell - I can tell by the BB shell number - they all start (as far as I know) with NA. Neil (still) makes frames from his shop up in Manchester (631 these days), it's impossible to find anything out about him online but give him a call on 0161 681 1517 and give him the frame number and he'll tell you when it was made.

Every track Orrell frame I've seen (so far) is triple triangle, but it's hard to see any online - do a google image search for neil orrell bike or similar and you'll see what I mean.

Mine is blue and yellow like yours but it doesn't have fades - it's a late 80s/early 90s track frame. The blue and yellow are in different places though. But entwidomela has this:

I wonder if it really made it to Germany? Interesting that triple triangle road Orrell's exist.

http://www.gumtree.com/london/50/40658050.html

Possible next bike project. Any advice/Tips for a n00b/newbie here? :)

Yep - pretty sure that's an Orrell - I can tell by the BB shell number - they all start (as far as I know) with NA. Neil (still) makes frames from his shop up in Manchester (631 these days), it's impossible to find anything out about him online but give him a call on 0161 681 1517 and give him the frame number and he'll tell you when it was made.

Every track Orrell frame I've seen (so far) is triple triangle, but it's hard to see any online - do a google image search for neil orrell bike or similar and you'll see what I mean.

Mine is blue and yellow like yours but it doesn't have fades - it's a late 80s/early 90s track frame. The blue and yellow are in different places though. But entwidomela has this:

I wonder if it really made it to Germany? Interesting that triple triangle road Orrell's exist.

My hero, thanks very much mate its really apreciated

http://www.gumtree.com/london/50/40658050.html
Possible next bike project. Any advice/Tips for a n00b/newbie here? :)

52cm frame.. possibly too big? You did say you were short.
Depends where they measured too.

she's 5'5, so I think it does fit her.

Pre-singlespeeding it was worth 50-60 quid tops.
Spent a little on new chain and cables, then a bit of work to clean and SS it.. I would offer 100.

I've already mailed offering 120?

Thats a good start.

When you go and see the bike, have a look closely for 'defects' to reduce the price more...
Rust spots, old tyres, worn brake pads, little things like that.

It's just like buying a car, everything that is not 100% perfect as new is a point for negotiation. dirty saddle, scratched pedals, wobbly wheels... etc.

Eeek, this makes me want to drag someone with me now!

Take EdScoble; by the time he's finished pointing out it's defects the owner will end up owing you money:)

Take EdScoble; by the time he's finished pointing out it's defects the owner will end up owing you money:)

Hehe, he's the one who linked me this bike :P

That has probably gotten our Ed in loads of bovver with the trouble and strife. ;)

By the way, I have a 52 and a 54 cm bike, and feel the 52 is the nicer size. I'm 5'8"-5'9".

Depends on how LdnGrrl rides. Sit up straightish, or aggressive lean-over. I'd say a 50cm would be right, but a shorter stem will also work.

Fookin' told yaz!

Name's lil

I think I lean forward

Take EdScoble; by the time he's finished pointing out it's defects the owner will end up owing you money:)

i've always thought will was a star !