Current Projects chat and miscellany

Is the bike pictured with the saddle in the correct position (height)?
In that case, an aero seat post doens't make a lot of sense. It will be one of the shortest, with just a very short, flat part.

In case the saddle has to be move up: I can offer you a NOS Mike Burrows seat post Nr.3. Also some used, longer ones.

PS: when you say "aero post", I think you mean something like the Burrows post. Goes the best with the Bianchi.
Or are you looking for an "aero-ish" Campag or Shimano ? In that case, the oval section is short. Perhaps just good for this saddle height.

Gutted...that Bianchi would have been mine if a certain person had paid me what they owed. Instead i had to back out at the last minute. Don't ever lend money to anyone...some of them will just treat you like shit for it. :(

never a borrower nor a lender be.

^ often misunderstood quote - its meant to be ironic, bc you need money to make money, and if you lend money well you'll do well.

Racist.

Someone post a colourful bike. these ones are all black

^ often misunderstood quote - its meant to be ironic, bc you need money to make money, and if you lend money well you'll do well.

fuck all to do with money, if you don't borrow shit you don't end up upsetting people, and if you don't lend shit, you don't get upset.

keep your shit to yourself if you don't want your shit shat on

They should put this on the leaflet for LLoyds TSB

or natwest, carnts

I wish I had money to lend.

fuck all to do with money, if you don't borrow shit you don't end up upsetting people, and if you don't lend shit, you don't get upset.

keep your shit to yourself if you don't want your shit shat on

+1

poetic...

Its just a Ribble 631 road frame. Ted fitted track ends on it for me, and I had it powdercoated at armortex.

Im liking the colour, do you know the exact colour code?

never a borrower nor a lender be.

isn't it "neither"? "neither" a borrower nor a lender be?

I suppose it's the same in essence but "never" is a bit more absolute, no?

Neighbour: "So sorry to disturb you for coming over this time of night sir, it's just the babby's got a touch of the cholic bless her poor soul and I've run out of milk, having squeezed the very life out of my good matronly breasts after using the very last of the milkman's delivery. I wondered - kind sor - maybe you might have a half-pint you'd be willing to see me right with until the marnin'....?"

RPM: "Never a borrower nor a lender be." (door closes)

Im liking the colour, do you know the exact colour code?

Yes, Its RAL 2004 with Gloss clearcoat.

Why's the Bianchi got QR?

Why's the Bianchi got QR?

Only qr on the front rear is allen key bolt.

Just thought I'd post my first attempt at building a single speed bike, its an old astra 10 racing bike, I think they are rebadged motobcanes, but just wondered what people thought of it so far, it is by no means complete, needs a lot of tweaking and testing, but so far it rides well!

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looks amazing gizmond

Just thought I'd post my first attempt at building a single speed bike, its an old astra 10 racing bike, I think they are rebadged motobcanes, but just wondered what people thought of it so far, it is by no means complete, needs a lot of tweaking and testing, but so far it rides well!

I think it looks pretty sharp as is, except the stem appears to be reaching for the stars.

looks amazing gizmond

+1, pretty stunning, looks brand new

Bianchi arrived this afternoon waiting on my cranks now.

Are you going to fit TT bars or some drops? I can't imagine the current setup being good for giving it beans.

Only qr on the front rear is allen key bolt.

I thought QRs where considered dangerous on the track.

I thought QRs where considered dangerous on the track.

Or illegal, hence 'track' nuts.

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What a beaut!

Bianchi arrived this afternoon waiting on my cranks now.

I love this it's bloomin' gorgeous, what is it?

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yeah great bike