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Ha, okay. Makes sense I guess
Not sure if I should be offended or not.

While I agree, the leader and aventon could easily be classed as fashionable, surely there's a little respect for the Fuji and bianchi? Or have I got this whole single speed fixed thing wrong?

Nothing wrong with wanting a bike that does the job plus you like the looks of it, is there?

nothing at all.

Okay, as the bikes I seem to be after are classed as "fashionable" bikes, any advice?
Looking to commute around Birmingham for fitness and for fun, trying out fixed for the first time.

I'd love a bmc tr02 but we can all dream.
Any thoughts on the Dolan track champion? Another frame I was after

Edit: also the giant omnium

Just get what you want.

I've owned possibly the only Leader to be seen around Birmingham, there's a guy that rides a Mash, plus two older chaps on Vigorellis, but thats about it.

Neil is getting hungry:

cos there's not enough cyclists to require a *fashionable *bicycle. just a bicycle.

Lunchtime!:

nothing at all.

Full up now:

Just get what you want.

Not sure if this can be classed as elitism but this doesn't seem to be the most welcoming of environments. (No offence meant, maybe I'm just interpreting it wrong)

Thinking now though, I hardly ever see cyclists on my commutes around Birmingham

We're all dicks on the internet, but lovely in real life.
Apart from n3il, he's just an all round prick.
I've heard mixed reviews about those aventon frames and leaders are just awful, I'd stick with the Cinelli if I were you.

love you too barry. x

I'm currently in Thailand and after seeing a lot of bikes up close and so fourth I believe ive found a new love.
I still have a soft spot for the hipster bikes but I believe I want a classic road bike or track bike?

Dont really no much about them but, f moser's, panasonics frames and something beginning with C, colonago or something?
They are absolutely gorgeous, I'd never seen many face to face.
Any tips on what frames to look for in that style?
Looks like I've got to go and read loads about this style of bike now

Also, sorry if I ask silly questions. I'm new to this

Make your mind up!

You should start with a Dawes or Raleigh or holdsworth conversion. Then a pompano. Then a hip hop slave bike. Only then will you appreciate a 'vintage' colnegro.

Check out retrobike.co.uk if that is what you are after. Good prices and less cuntish trolls than on here

I'd never really gotten the chance to observe bikes up close.
I don't know any body that rides, most bike shops don't have a huge selection of stock in store if at all. So the Internet was my best friend when looking and a lot of these 'vintage' bikes just looked a bit too skinny for me where as the other style I mentioned seemed really appealing. It wasn't till the other day that I really got to see some nice vintage frames up close and my god are they nice.

And I'll give those things you said a look up, thanks for the advice

Hi,

If someone has a black stem, 90 or 80 mm, for 31,8 handlebar and 1 1/8 fork, no matter the degree, PM.

I haven't, but got 31.8 drops bullhorns and risersto shift.

Wanted:

42 or 44 Track chainring (144bcd)
120mm stem (1 1/8 31.8mm)
Low-rise or flat handlebar (31.8mm)

All must be black

Giant PR-2 flat guard tyres. 700 x 23. Excellent, almost new condition, good for the commute. Pick up from B27. £10 the pair.

Hutchinson 26"x25mm folding tyre - hardly used, very light - £5
Mavic 517 (26") front wheel with White Industries cartridge bearing hub - hardly used - £25

Mavic A119 (700c) rear singlespeed wheel with Surly hub (135mm) - signs of wear but still life in it - £20

Abus cable lock, c15mm thick - £5

Deore V-Brake lever front/RH - new in box - £5

Basic pedals with toeclips and straps - brand new - £5

Shimano Hollowtech (external) road bottom bracket - sora - brand new £10

Shimano multi release cleats - brand new - £7

White Industries singlespeed freewheel, 17t, 3/32" - £35

SRAM 10-speed chain - used for about 500 miles - £5

Black L/H crank, square taper 175mm - new - £5
Pace aluminium trials fork (26") disc/Magura mounts - new, uncut steerer - £25
Brompton tyre - hardly used - £5

Pace aluminium trials fork (26") disc/Magura mounts - new, uncut steerer - £25

how long is the steerer?

Mavic 517 (26") front wheel with White Industries cartridge bearing hub - hardly used - £25

Is this Disc or Rim brake?

Rim brake.

I've lost my tape measure. I reckon around 30cm.

If someone has a black stem, 90 or 80 mm, for 31,8 handlebar and 1 1/8 fork, no matter the degree, PM.

Hiya, I can't PM 'cos I'm too new, but if you're still after a stem I've got one that I'm looking to get rid of. 90mm, black, 1-1/8 and 31.8 clamp. I'll try and upload a photo later.

Cheers,

Nick.

Bontrager Trip 100 Cycle Computer, new with manual but no box - £15

Topeak Super Tourist DX Disc rear rack, good condition with usual wear from use - £15

Tortec Expedition rear rack, used in good condition - £10

**SOLD **to Dan ~~Black 90mm oversize stem

Used, but still good condition. A few marks, mostly to the back of the steerer clamp. No branding.Threads all good. Tiny bit of corrosion to the bolts. Say £5.

Cheers.~~

I will take that stem if full snakes doesn't want it.

i have an oversize black stem you can have for gratis, Daniel....

Take it Dan, i've order a 80mm one..