I got bored during lockdown, sold my Systemsix and bought a late 2000s Ron Cooper

Ha, weird - I use a pedal spanner for that too. Never used it for pedals, actually.

no one uses a pedal spanner for pedals do they?

The ones I’ve had have all been like normal spammers but shitter

Sound's familiar. I think they're all like that

Shop/communal use or your own?

Shop/communal ones are usually wallered out as they inevitably get reached for when the wheel nuts are too tight/rusted/cross threaded for a std 15mm to have enough leverage.

A red Ron Cooper, Nitto Dynamic/compact bars. I approve! ;)

collection date from Argos is now the 14th of Nov..... i am excite

Christmas has come early!

The guy I’m buying it off picked up it from Argos yesterday.

Just needs faces chasing, headset fitting and the steerer cut and it’ll be mine.

F+F weigh in at 2.49kg, fork is 700g, frame 1.69kg. That and the tube sizes make me think this might be Zona.

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Can't wait for you to decide it's not right for you ;)

Beautiful paint job as expected from argos.
Does the frame have any nice details ron used file lugs down and even pantograph a 'c' in a few places.

it's funny because it's true

I’ve barely seen it, full pics soon

Ok, is my bike built yet?

Patience.

Grrrr!

Another teaser shot whilst it’s waiting to get the faced and the headset fitting

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That looks amazing! Good choice on colour.

This has decided it for me, Argos may be pricey but I think they'll get my Carlton in summer when I get it re-chromed/repainted

Yeah I was thinking the same about my Donohue.

Paint looks edible, Mat. I want to see this taking shape now!

every bit worth the wait it seems.

very happy that i changed my mind on colour and went for a flam rather than a straight metallic.

Caad7 Saeco burgundy, or as close as they had.

Phwoar, that's lovely!

the pressure is on not to fuck it up.......

I keep getting drip fed little looks at it, should be ready for collection tomorrow/tues

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Looks amazing 🙂