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Ahh... yes andrewleitch has been instigating viral marketing. If he posts 5000 i love my fuji comments then he gets another one free!
Also consider your level of bikexpertise..

If you don't want to wait weeks and spend lots of free time then buy a ready-built bike.
Seems that you know the score as far as advantages / disadvantages / costs go (but I have heard many good things about the Fuji!)
Theres threads on here with all the info, go for a few test-rides too! Sorry I can't tell you what to do - too many variables...

Naah - it's all good Hutch - I've whispered BillB my max bid (53lbs). It will definately go above that!
Bid away - I get greedy when I see large frames. If I needed it I'd add another 20 quid, but I'm tight. ;-)

^ good point! I've got a soldering iron, and some old coke cans, wire, and epoxy resin. :-P
Actually, a shop quote (less respray) could be much less than what you want to invest in a new frame.

http://www.fonejacker.tv/george_2_200x150.jpg
Goog morning Saaah!I am apologies but if you can't responsible enough have debit / credit card then bb 7710s could destroy your frame, cranks, and possibly your entire bedroom. Send no monies now!

I own several BB 7710s. Since they are so RARE and DIFFICULT TO TRACK DOWN I am gonna sell them for £80 each.

Yes.

I suppose you are gonna bid on that 25" Harry Hall 531c then? DAmmit!!!!
But seriously folks I only punted for a £50 bargain - if you NEED it then whisper me and I won't keep bidding! Argh! Bid now! ugh.. I feel used.

Please accept my condolences... was insanely jealous that you had planned to get one of the last olde skoole frames. Damn.

BB-7700/BB-7710

Are you that lazy to google it?!
Dura-Ace Track Crankset (FC-7710)This is from Shimano’s top of the range racing group set, designed for the track.

The hollowtech hollow forged aluminium crank arms and the octalink splined bottom bracket make this aluminium chain set lightweight and stiff.
Weight is specified at 587g with 170mm crank arms and a 46T chain ring.
The chain rings come in 3/32” and 1/8”, in combinations between 46T & 54T and are seated on a 144mm pcd.

The crank set has an excellent anodized finish which is complemented throughout the whole Dura Ace track group set, and it’s nice to see little details like the Shimano stamped chain ring bolts.
This crank set looks very capable of withstanding any aggression or abuse unleashed on it, even by an 87kg powerhouse.

The crank arms come in a variety of lengths, 165mm, 167.5mm, 170mm, 172.5mm and 175mm and fits onto octalink splined bottom bracket, unit BB-7700/BB-7710.

Note: Chain rings not supplied.

NOS raleigh 501 Crit frame, 23.5", no forks! £25 BIN in Somerset. Nice retroish frame, But you might need to file dropout to fixify.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190170403364&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm37%26satitle%3D190170403364%26fvi%3D1

Pista + Sumo!
This looks like fun - I may have to develop some wobble/intimidation moves.. Like I use on the roads.

broken_77 has a blue 135BCD 44T Gebhart ring. I got the red one see http://londonfgss.com/discussion/2169/.
Also Freshtripe / Kiwicycles (forget which!) has same in Silver.
:-)

I found a RD hacked up to be fine, with constant tweaking! The chain should be as short as possible.
I removed the top jockey wheel and one side of the cage (replaced with a random bolt) so that I could use a 1/8 chain. Also I twisted the cage round to deform the spring and give me more tension.
Apparently it's better to use a short-cage rear DR, some trials riders use roadie ones. If you are running 3/32 then this should stop all your hassles.
Have you cut the cable short so that the end that's supposed to go into the lever actually goes into the barrel adjuster. Passed the cable through the barrel adjuster and into the derailleur pinch bolt as normal, then crimp the free end of the cable as normal? This lets you sort out chainline on-the fly.
Peace.

Haa! I was eating dinner outside yesterday on Chiswick high road. Seems every 2nd place is an estate agent! - had 3 Foxtons Agents (2 blokes and a nice laydee) come out of their office next door and sit down near to us. 5 minutes later 2 blokes walking past stop to look in the window.
1st guy "Sheeet look at those prices! 900 grand for a 3-bed.. Bloody estate agents.."
2nd guy "Yeah. They're the ones driving those fuckin Mini's everywhere. Cnuts!"
Ma and my mate were cracking up quietly. The estate agents weren't. I felt a pang of guilt. There's probably one reading this right now. :-(

Weaker I think. If it has been ridden and seems fine then you COULD leave it. If it was mine I'd be getting out my spoke wrench and removing + flipping that rim (rotating will cause valve/spoke issues). See Arup Sen wheelbuilding site for a good idea involving pipe-cleaners so that re-lacing is easy-peasy. (cheers arup!)
The builder could have done it on purpose if the spokes were marginally too long, but thats a pretty sketchy reason and it would hardly make and difference. I Just hope the rim eyelets aren't messed up.

Ahhh.. I've read this a few times before (+ back issues), but always lose the link! Nice mag (esp. pictures).

^err, thats not me btw.

Damn... travelling in style! (armchairenger). I've got a jet-powered barstool - wanna RAACE!

You should be able to get these spares, and I'm guess Condor would have them?
Actually just phone up Brixton Cycles: (website entry for Sidi Dominator / Genius) 'We also have a selection of the spares - buckles, fixings, etc in stock'. http://www.brixtoncycles.co.uk/stuff_shoes.html

D'oh!

'Lug Lining' is a hand-painted border at the edge of the lugs. E.g. the gold lining in fatboyralphs picture above ^^^^^.
It looks quite time-consuming, but is a classic detail for a lugged frame.

Second Hand 1 inch carbon forks - £30 (Selling with stem, headset, bung, bullhorns for total £50)

http://www.gumtree.com/london/32/15416432.html

You brazen HUSSY!
Announcing it in public... Well I never! (mutters) Haven't you heard about the guy put on the sex offenders register for loving just ONE bike. What you are admitting to will put you away sonny.. 27.2mm diameter? oh dear.

magic = try here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum ;-)