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Got an email from BJ today, the frame will be with me on Monday as long as the courier doesn't turn up in the one hour between 3-4pm when no one is in... Not bad as it would've only taken 24 days from placing my order to delivery.

I'll get my act together and update this thread with pictures of parts over the weekend as I get all the bits in order.

I've got a 50's brooks if you need. I bought it for a restoration that never got underway.

What year is it?

Any use https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323544205064?_trksid=p2047675.m570.l6040&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI323544205064.N48.S1 I can let it go for £25 posted to someone on here.

Perfect, add me to the list!

F4 Small, if possible I'd take one of the 7600 spares if any left in small and only pay for postage once.

I now have everything apart from the frame. The handlebars have been swapped out by Velovitality in quick time. I built the rear wheel last night and will do the front when I get time over the next few days. Hopefully I will have the frame in a couple of weeks.

Thanks.

I originally bought this from the seller.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-John-Fern-Track-Bike-Fixie-Velos-Fugere-Rare-Roberts-653-753/
Turned up the wrong size with multiple problems. Including
Cog was the wrong depth that meant he fitted a spacer, this meant the lockring couldn't engage enough. Sprocket came undone while riding damaging some of the threads.
The bike as two dents, one on each chainstay. Driveside looks like it is a bodged attempt at chainring clearance, the other seems like another botched attempt at tyre clearance, but just on one side.
Rims aren't true and the tubs are put on wonky.

I brought this to his attention when returning it (due to being 1" smaller than it was sold as) yet he has left it all out of the listing.

Handlebars have turned up dented, just requested a return with velovitality. Hopefully it will be a quick and easy return/replacement.

What pin spanner should I get for 7710 dust caps. I've always just used needle nose pliers but I don't want to damage the finish. Park tools seems to have three.
https://www.tredz.co.uk/bicycle-maintenance-tools?q=park+pin+spanner

Swapped out the brake calipers for some Dura ace 7800. Should be easier to set up and be more powerful.

Picked up two nitto 80 bottle cages, also grabbed some black nitto bar ends at the same time. This is my first "no cost matters" kind of build. I know some people would do it differently but form is nearly as important as function with this one.

Expecting a handful of parts today, some turned up yesterday. I'll post pictures as they arrive. Going to have to wait a while for the rims/spokes from starbikes as the rims are on back order for a week. Doesn't matter too much as the frame won't be ready for another 3 weeks.

Got hold of Planet X before they dispatched my order. They've swapped the 90mm for an 80mm. Thanks @jono84

Already bought my spokes. This isn't being built as a do it all rough and ready commuter. If they implode on me in a year or two I'll build up something better for my conditions. Saying this does anyone know the part number for seals that will fit the 7710 hubs?

I've never had a "nice" fixed gear bike. Let me address points raised some with ignorance, some with personal experience.

First is regarding the brake levers/bars. I have used this bar with similar brake lever many times on "audax" bikes. I normally go with the r400 but have also used the non aero 105 version. I like it.

Brake calipers came with the levers. I'm tempted to sell them and buy some 7800. Look nice and work well. I'm not decided.

The chainset/bottom bracket/headset is all things I've used before but the road ultegra version (6600 IIRC). I've picked the 7700 bottom bracket rather than the 7710. If this doesn't work well I'll just grab the heavier 105. I've used the 105 equivalent headset on a Moulton, can't get replacement bearings anymore but I wanted it to match.

Hubs, I didn't know this would of been a problem. If it's a problem down the line I'll just have to buy new hubs and replace. Most of my riding will be done in the dry as I no longer commute. The mudguards are for when I get caught out audaxing. What sealing can be added, I thought road seals worked. I've had a lot of experience with ultegra/XT hubs in the past so know how to rebuild.

Stem, didn't know it would come up as a 100mm. I was struggling to decide between the 80-90mm. Balls! Just sent them an email asking if they can swap it out, if not I'll buy the 80mm and send the 90mm back. Thank you.

Regarding the chainring size, I know it would look a bit small but I wanted it all matching and that's a good enough excuse for me.

And the nitto seatpost "upgrade" is due to Planet X stock levels. It's a prettier seatpost but it's £20 more and a tad heavier.

Never got on with the noodles, I've got on with these in the past.

Edit: I've tried to update my name to the one I used to have before the forum change but when I save, nothing changes. Any ideas?

A few changes to my build. Realised the Nitto bars would need to be drilled for dura ace levers. I changed them to Compass parallel bars and some NOS dura ace 7402 brakes and levers. Due to the cost of these two items I've gone with DTSwiss 2-1.8-2mm spokes to save a bit of cash. The CX rays where £160, the DB are £35. Items in Bold are changed.

Dura-ace 7710 Chainset £243
Dura-ace 7710 BB £78
Dura-ace 7710 Chainring £71.49
Dura-ace 7710 Hubs £120
Dura-ace headset £65
KMC k810sl £28
DT Swiss comp £45
Open Pro C CD 36h £80
Shimano 7402 brakes £180
Nitto NP stem £50
Compass parallel bars £115
Nitto 83 seatpost £60
Challenge Open Roubaix £40
Swissstop pads £16
Schwalbe Extralight £17.85
Fizik performance bar tape £10.49
San Marco Concor Racing saddle £50
Bob Jackson Vigorelli £725

Everything is ordered now. The frame should be with me in around 4 weeks so plenty of time to get round to building the wheels.

Put a deposit down on a Vigorelli on Friday, should be with me before Xmas. I've selected the following options.

Reynolds 631 frame+forks with 725 stays (I didn't want 853 as I was worried it would be too unforgiving).
Flat fork crown, b25 from ceeways to be specific http://www.framebuilding.com/NEWPARTSPAGES/Cast%20Fork%20Crowns.htm
Viola metallic paint, one white downtube decal (Bob Jackson), headtube crest, no lug lining, tubing transfers or the made in UK flag.
2x bottle cage
2x brakes (I live in Cornwall)
Mudguard mounts (Once again, I live in Cornwall)

It's going to be built up with the mainly Dura-Ace and Nitto components. Priced it up at a smidge over £2k. Some of the parts that have good prices next to them have been picked up by me over the last few months when I have seen them for sale cheap on ebay or other places. Some I found from hunting, if you want to know where I made the purchases drop me a PM.

Dura-ace 7710 Chainset £160
Dura-ace 7700 BB £78
Dura-ace 7710 Chainring 45t £71.49
Dura-ace 7710 Hubs £120
Dura-ace sprocket 16t £14
Dura-ace headset £65
KMC k810sl £28
CX Ray Spokes + Polyax £160
Open Pro C CD £80
Dura ace TT brake lever £100
7800 Dura ace brake £140
Nitto Pearl stem (26mm) £60
Nitto RB018 Bullhorn £40
Nitto 65 seatpost £40
Challenge strada road 25mm £64
Supersonic innertube £17
Fizik performance bar tape £10.49
San Marco rolls ti £100
Bob Jackson Vigorelli £725

I'll update this as parts start arriving.

I've got a pair of 36h 7710 track hubs that I no longer need. Minty fresh, in box.
£125 posted or pick up in Cornwall

I have read many of his works and also works done by Lenin, Stalin, Marx, Mao... I'm not a Stalinist as such, I believe he did good and bad. I do think Trotsky was an opportunist and largely revisionist.

The comment was a bit tongue in cheek.

All the best comrade.

No thanks, not quite what I'm looking for.

Side note, interesting that you have Marx in your name here and Lenin on eBay but also a picture of that opportunist ice pick lover.

Sorry, I should state I'm looking for something rather higher end. Mercian, Bob jackson, Woodrup etc.

I'm looking for a good quality frame with bottle boss(es) and mudguard eyelets. Needs be in good condition or nice enough to warrant a respray.

21" frame, little either way

Take £100 posted for the orbit? If so drop me a PM.