I've been told I have too many bikes :(
Dibs and PM please.
Collection in West London or Central. PM first before dibbing to ask about postage. I'm going to make a donation to the forum after this sale.
First is a project I had hoped to get up and running as a fun town bike. I shipped it back from Kenya, where they call them "Black Mambas". I suspect it was made in China. It took me a while to get the right parts for the rod brakes, and now the chain line needs sorting, and I don't have the space for it. It is quite heavy, but has all the extras.
"Humber" branded Black MambaSOLD
60 cm x 60 cm (CTC) but not that tall due to relaxed geometry
Single-speed
Ashoka Rod Brakes - no joke, they're actually called that
Cottered Cranks
Fenders, chainguard, rear rack, kickstand, mirror, horn, bell
Some questionable-looking suspension?
Wheel lock with keys
Plastic springy saddle and saddle bag with tools
Next, a bike I bought for my sister, but she never rides it unfortunately. Peugeot Record du Monde MixteSOLD
54 cm CTT x 55 CTC
Sturmey-Archer 3 speed hub and shifter
Rigida Chrolox 650B rims
Michelin front tyre, Schwalbe white-wall rear (needs new inner)
Cottered crank
Weinmann brake levers, Mafac "Raid" Calipers, new pads on rear
Lyotard pedals
Dynamo and lights on fenders intermittently work due to my poor soldering
Rear rack
Peugeot saddle
Mavic tubular wheels£100
These came with a Mercian time-trial frame I bought, and they've barely been used. The Hubs are Mavic 500 RD or 550 RD (http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=8E25B852-D341-409B-9053-548B73A3D85B&Enum=110&AbsPos=119), and run very smoothly. The front is radially spoked. The solder looks fine, and they spin perfectly true. There are some tubs on them; the front one is fine, but the rear has a puncture. There are no signs of braking on the rims, they're absolutely beautiful. The rims are Wolber Profil 18. They were built by Mercian in the mid 80s.
The Humber Black Mamba has gone as well now. The wheels, saddle and seat post are all still available.
PRICE DROP! Mavic wheels now £100
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I've been told I have too many bikes :(
Dibs and PM please.
Collection in West London or Central. PM first before dibbing to ask about postage. I'm going to make a donation to the forum after this sale.
First is a project I had hoped to get up and running as a fun town bike. I shipped it back from Kenya, where they call them "Black Mambas". I suspect it was made in China. It took me a while to get the right parts for the rod brakes, and now the chain line needs sorting, and I don't have the space for it. It is quite heavy, but has all the extras.
"Humber" branded Black Mamba SOLD
60 cm x 60 cm (CTC) but not that tall due to relaxed geometry
Single-speed
Ashoka Rod Brakes - no joke, they're actually called that
Cottered Cranks
Fenders, chainguard, rear rack, kickstand, mirror, horn, bell
Some questionable-looking suspension?
Wheel lock with keys
Plastic springy saddle and saddle bag with tools
Next, a bike I bought for my sister, but she never rides it unfortunately.
Peugeot Record du Monde Mixte SOLD
54 cm CTT x 55 CTC
Sturmey-Archer 3 speed hub and shifter
Rigida Chrolox 650B rims
Michelin front tyre, Schwalbe white-wall rear (needs new inner)
Cottered crank
Weinmann brake levers, Mafac "Raid" Calipers, new pads on rear
Lyotard pedals
Dynamo and lights on fenders intermittently work due to my poor soldering
Rear rack
Peugeot saddle
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2038%2007.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2038%2021.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2038%2042.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2038%2048.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2039%2020.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2039%2031.jpg
Mavic tubular wheels £100
These came with a Mercian time-trial frame I bought, and they've barely been used. The Hubs are Mavic 500 RD or 550 RD (http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=8E25B852-D341-409B-9053-548B73A3D85B&Enum=110&AbsPos=119), and run very smoothly. The front is radially spoked. The solder looks fine, and they spin perfectly true. There are some tubs on them; the front one is fine, but the rear has a puncture. There are no signs of braking on the rims, they're absolutely beautiful. The rims are Wolber Profil 18. They were built by Mercian in the mid 80s.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2005%2031.jpg
SR Laprade 27.2 mm Fluted Seat Post £10
190 mm long, 135 mm from rails to limit mark, some minor scratches below the limit mark.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2004%2029.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/121683/LFGSS/Photo%2011-04-2012%2013%2004%2059.jpg
Madison Black Saddle £15
Aluminium rails, good condition