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Unlikely 3rd on Thomson - am near Sydenham!

Is the Dia compe front or rear caliper?
Edit: ignore me just saw it's sold

Are the miche caliper long-drop?

That's a good shout actually... although it's my first build and I'm keen to learn, so will probably persevere once I have some time.

Been meaning to build up my surly - hplusson wheelset for a while now, just wondering if anyone's got a Dirt cheap rear wheel to last me till I get round to it, as I'm really keen to try out my new frame!!

Just rear needed, preferably flip flop but i guess beggars can't be choosers...

Can collect in London!

These look great, but I've already gone for one by the other guy!
Maybe next time...

@boomboom @AlexD cheers for the offers, I've gone for a custom one as recommended by yokes!

Brilliant! let me know what you find and I can collect in London - I'm SE based but fancy a ride this weekend anyway if you're further

@tomsvoboda I'm not a massive fan of Topeak for some reason
I'll wait to see what comes and if not I'll come to you
Cheers!

And yes English thread!
Was fitted to a steamroller and previously used with Omniums (not by me though) if that helps

Hi all!
Had a lot of interest, so here's the dibs list so far (in order of pms + comments)!!
I'll msg next in line if any fall through
Cheers, Louis
ideally collection tomorrow evening/ any time Sat
1 - @williammmmm
2 - @mattyc
3 - @Klodi95
4 - @yokes
5 - @Klar
6 - @coventry_eagle

Also if anyone's got a cheapo 25.4 ahead stem (short reach and i think 1 1/8" for a mtb) I'd be interested!

My Blackburn saddle bag ripped and I hate having full pockets, so looking for a bag / tool roll to hold a tube + tool.

Lemme know what you've got!

Got this gxp bottom bracket going - just taken off a frame as I'm using square taper.

In used condition hence free- seems like the black plastic cup thing is missing from one side but I've never used it myself so can't say for sure - bearings run smooth

Collect se22 / I'll ride it to you if nearby for a beer

Frame update:
60cm seattube and top tube

Large dent to tt, plus rust marks on other spots

Update: all claimed pending collection!!

Re - update - up for grabs again!

Just stripped down this Peugeot frame, rescued for a SS conversion, but now abandoned due to damage and other projects.
All parts available free for collection in SE22

2 x Weinmann brake calipers (with koolstop pads)
2 x bikehut Brake Levers
1 x Atax Quill Stem
1 x shimano 5 speed rear mesh
1 x headset mount cable hanger
1 x 27" wheel (old size) - rear available too but with broken spoke and pretty out of true
1 x Simplex Stem mounted dual friction shifters

Edit: frame also available (free) but in pretty rough condition - has a largish dent to top tube and some rust patches across the board. Headset bearings are gone as well but fork is available

Ah yeah of course.
Happy to claim if ever it gets to my position in list.

Sorry for the slow answer, but I think I'm going with cantis instead...

@mr_hedges what happened to this in the end?

The collar has to hold something in place, which turned out to be this classy Deda post, the first brand new component (debatable, the hubs were unused) on the build.

Eventually, my cushy Cambium will perch atop this Italian pole, but it's hanging about on my road bike until it's needed.

A side note on the saddle, which was my first Lfgss purchase:
The saddle has a 'raw' canvas finish, which complements the gum base well. It was a demo originally and has some now unintelligible writing printed on.
Over the past few months of riding, it's picked up a nice hint of blue from my jeans. Some may hate this, but I like to leave my mark..

Next step was perhaps the most important so far: Seat collar

So the frames seller couldn't find the original Surly collar - no biggie, I'm sure I'll find something.

I found a spare black one locally. Quite boring but all it does is hold the seatpost in place, right?

WRONG. It could do so much more. It can add a pop of colour, an accent at a key point of tube convergence, a spark of personality and bad taste.

So I copped this Pink ano Salsa collar, because I could.

No, I should though - i love the idea but would be great on the front too.

How would you describe it? I'm thinking somewhere between swamp and forest green...

I considered it, would probably match better, but I never really like the powder coating or ano on black components, plus I just love the glimmer of clean chrome.

Next up was the cranks.

Of course I wanted the Sugino Pistas, their shimmery silver and classy graphics calling to me through the screen at 4am, but when i went to order - OUT OF STOCK. Damn.

Dejected and dispirited, I set about looking for alternatives, none quite matching in steez-cost ratio.

For a few days, the choice was between some ok Sturmey cranks, nice but expensive Genetics and some by a brand I'd never heard of - One23.

As if by a turn of fate, I came across this Stronglight set at a good price.
I don't know much about the brand, but I've always loved the simplicity of the name - 2 adjectives - and the Dura Ace-ish graphics of the chainring.
Their are a few more teeth than I'd like, and ideally the chainring would be silver too, but with few other options I was eager and impulsive.

I love them.