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Good to see the cranks fit.

The BB threads stick out on one side by 2 or 3mm annoyingly! Meh, it'll be fine :)

Clear coat that Steve, it'll look the dog's danglies.

^Agreed.

I've had a couple of bare metal frames and clearcoat just falls off, even proper 2-pack acrylic rather than rattlecan stuff. What I use now is linseed oil - get thin clear stuff rather than the thick yellow stuff. It dries to a hard satin finish that doesn't rub off.

I'm tempted to keep my 456 and strip it.

First time i have rode fixed gear for like 6 months, i used to ride one almost every day for about 2 years!

I was planning on selling it and using something else for commuting but that hasn't gone to plan, forgot how nice it was to ride, so maybe a shorter stem, different pedals and bodge on some mudguards, should be good.

Looks like a fun ride :) Still working/volunteering at Action 21?

Yep, how did you know that?

Telepathetic, innit! ;)

Joseph started Volunteering there to, still haven't met him though, we go on separate days

I never managed to get there my self. Moved away from Leam now :/

I wouldn't mind moving out of Leam...

Im planning on selling those velocity rims as i don't really have the funds at the moment to buy a set of track hubs, any takers ?

Just bought this up on eBay. It was part of a complete build but reckon I can sell off some of the parts to make up the larger price I paid. Should be arriving early next week. Going to be a nice upgrade from my Leader. Yum!

Anything is a nice upgrade from a Leader, well depending on frame.

Steve! if you think about clear coating that frame let me know, I'll send you some pics of a kona frame i got clear powdercoated at bournes here in brum. Got it done a couple of years ago now so you can see how well its stood up to corrosion. Cost me 30 squids, they bead blast it first, it looks lovely.

Interesting idea n3il! I'm tempted to keep the paint on the seat tube though...

How do you go about prepping the frame for powder coat? I mean, do you have to mask off the BB/headset somehow? I've read about people using an old BB to protect threads etc, is this the case?

^^^^Nice frame Joseph! Have been tempted by the Vigorelli in the past.

The Mottram continues to gain momentum...

Headset fitted yesterday (Albany did it for £3.50!)

Parts acquired so far:
Saddle - Supercorsa
Cranks - Andel fluted with 44t 3/32 chainring
16t 3/32 Track cog
BB - Shimano basic sealed
Bars - Profile Airwings
Pedals - Suntor Superbe NJS (got to pick them up next week)
Wheels - Surly
Headset - Tange Levin
MKS alpha sport double Toe straps
Cross-top lever (I think it's the correct clamp)

Parts needed:
80 - 100mm long 26mm quill stem
Seatpost (unsure on size due to clamp issues)
Chain
Double toe clips
Front brake calliper (50mm drop)

Almost complete! I have to cut down the fork steerer too. Will do that this weekend I reckon.

Nice Steve you can't go far wrong with that saddle.

The Mottram continues to gain momentum...

Headset fitted yesterday (Albany did it for £3.50!)

Parts acquired so far:
Saddle - Supercorsa
Cranks - Andel fluted with 44t 3/32 chainring
16t 3/32 Track cog
BB - Shimano basic sealed
Bars - Profile Airwings
Pedals - Suntor Superbe NJS (got to pick them up next week)
Wheels - Surly
Headset - Tange Levin
MKS alpha sport double Toe straps
Cross-top lever (I think it's the correct clamp)

Parts needed:
80 - 100mm long 26mm quill stem
Seatpost (unsure on size due to clamp issues)
Chain
Double toe clips
Front brake calliper (50mm drop)

Almost complete! I have to cut down the fork steerer too. Will do that this weekend I reckon.

ive got some of those shimano brake calipers that seem to fit everything fi you wanna try one ?

I got a couple of brakes for you to try aswell steve.

Just fitted a Wald basket, wanted one for ages Just for to do this...

I will be slowly changing it over the next few weeks to, should be good.

Looks like a bit of a work horse mate I'm liking it.