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touché!

Really like that grammo stem :) been looking for one, with no success :(

I've seen them on Dutch eBay... but they're pretty rare.

just go around bicycle shop (one that sell 2nd hand part) and have a look for one, I found mine at one hidden amongst several other cheap stem.

cheers gents, there is a dutch seller whos got quite a few MTB ones might mail him on the off chance he's got one, found one in america but its quite pricey, the "art" ones are quite unusual wonder how easy it would be to remove the finish

delta, Jonny: lush bikes.

Here you go pistolpedro...

lots of Cinelli loveliness

(For those in the dark, Im new to this 'scene' :))

New, but with a post per day ratio rivaling hippy...
Impressive stats there. ;)

Here you go pistolpedro...

lots of Cinelli loveliness

Damn that's a good site! I paid £60 for my grammo, I wish I'd know about that place...

But got my pinocchio for only £20, you win some....

New, but with a post per day ratio rivaling hippy...
Impressive stats there. ;)

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hehe :D

thats great :) thanks miro

that's a stunning frame, especially the lug with little holes, don't see that often.

capella lugs ed

In 1959 Carlton reorganised their range. Out went all the various lugs and in came a new style of lug designed for Carlton - the Capella lugs.

           A new range of models utilising these lugs were announced and                  these models - the *Catalina*, *Clubman*, *Continental*                  and *Constellation* - were to continue through to 1965.
           The other models in the range used either Carlton or Italian                  long-line lugs, although Capella lugs could be fitted to the *Flyer*                  if ordered.
           The International lugs reappeared briefly in 1962-3 on a new                  *International Grand Prix* model.
         [RIGHT]![](http://www.carltoncycles.me.uk/details/images/1959-01.jpg)[/RIGHT]

source: http://www.carltoncycles.me.uk

Result, I've managed to reduced the weight of my bike from 19lbs (8.6kg) to 17.5lbs (8kg), all it take is a different wheelset (front DP Swiss 1.1 with low flange miche, rear is condor hubs with Mavic Open Pro), a titanium stem and a Charge Knife saddle, it's pretty ugly, but I honestly don't care.

A pretty good weight lost, considering that OTP track bicycle that weight similar costing £1500.

The next thing to do is to get a Thomson seatpost instead of the ugly steel one that I currently have, I might add some clipless pedals but I still prefer to ride with normal shoes.

What you doing with that Charge saddle on there Ed? It doesn't look right to me, need something classier.

^i think somehow it works. otherwise i would have noticed it straight away.

might be the seatpost and stem that help it to not look shit.

the bob looks good ed, most of all it looks really comfortable.

New, but with a post per day ratio rivaling hippy...
Impressive stats there. ;)

P.S when someone talks about my stats, I get sudden flood of visitors to my page haha. I probably should say the stats went from 60ish to 48 now :P

Anyway... question time for me. Now, Id like BMX platform pedals. Yes I know it doesnt 100% go with the frame, but it is a beater for a good while...
So recommendations please? I dont have a lot of money, so up to £30 would be good. Nevermind! :)

I cant find this new frame i got anywere on the tinterweb
It has a sticker on it and i can make out columbus tubi speciali trafilati then some other stuff which is rubbed off
The decals say certini which leads me to a bike shop in cornwall somewhere but i doubt its made there
what do you think?

What you doing with that Charge saddle on there Ed? It doesn't look right to me, need something classier.

the bob looks good ed, most of all it looks really comfortable.

in bold ^

yes it look like a mismatch in component that shouldn't be on the bike, but I reach to the point that I don't care about appearance (well, a little) and just enjoy riding my bike as comfortable as possible, oh thank max by the way.

Charge saddles are comfyyyy, and very good value. Love mine.

Which bike shops in central london sell 2nd hand parts?

I always seem to hear about 'parts bins in your LBS'... what shops have these? - It would be really handy to know.

just go around bicycle shop (one that sell 2nd hand part) and have a look for one, I found mine at one hidden amongst several other cheap stem.

Charge saddles are comfyyyy, and very good value. Love mine.

+1
although i have been riding mine for ageeees now and even though im very light weight i think the plastic part of the saddle has cracked as it makes weird creaking noises when i ride...

+1
although i have been riding mine for ageeees now and even though im very light weight i think the plastic part of the saddle has cracked as it makes weird creaking noises when i ride...

Thats normal isnt it?
My bed makes creaking noises when I ride. . .

I've got the bug :( Is there an 6 step guide somewhere?

@Potetskrel

ugh.

Time for you to go to bed innit?

:P

Charge saddles don't work for me ... pm me if your looking for a black cromo spoon.
Most uncomfortable thing since I sat on a rolls...