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A pretty lightly used Brother Big Bro frameset in XL, this bike has seen a few hundred miles, due to since having kids. This is the model with normal sized axle spacing, and was bought new in (I think) 2021. Includes frame, forks, Shimano bottom bracket, and seatpost collar.

Happy to post, or collection from Lewes, or SE London, or I can drive around the Sussex/Surrey/Kent areas to drop it off. £320 including postage, £280 for collection.

I can also include:
A setback Thomson seatpost (£30 included, £50 separately)
Chris King Inset 7 black headset (£70 included, £100 separately)
Black Middleburn RS8 175mm cranks with 32t chainring (£100 included, £140 separately)
Shimano 4 pot/2pot brakes and rotors (£50 included, £90 separately)
Stooge Junker bars (£25 included, £50 separately)
Thomson 22.2 BMX stem (£30 included, £50 separately)

All sold pending collection

Sadly just snapped my Soma Double Cross Disc. It's had a fairly light life, but is 10 years old now. This is my favourite bike.

I'm planning to replace it with a v4 Wolverine. But, I'd really like to run some 700x50mm Gravelkings in it. Max clearance is listed as 45mm – anyone had any luck?

Or, what else is there these days with similar upright classic Wolverine geometry, nice small diameter tubing, and big clearance under £1k? I'm also 195cm and Soma are one of few offering 62 frames with big headtubes. Others on my list are a Fairlight Faran 61... but I've not seem one with big swoopy Magic Moth bars and a basket. Might be sacrilege.

Excellent in-depth video behind the scenes at Supernova. Real attention to detail there. https://youtu.be/BEY9Q1J6gB0

Recently seen another Omnium rider where I live in Lewes. Never with mine when I see them, it’s a small town for two Omniums though.

Spoke cards make me think they must be on here though…

£35 + whatever the PayPal fee is (or F+F) and it’s yours.

It’s done 10 miles! GRX 812 11 speed.

£37 posted.

Sold.

Reporting back.

It was a good panel with the Lewes MP, a planning officer and some councillors. It gave good insight in to the challenges faced but most of it was blamed on East Sussex county council as they manage highways. As I understand, they generally do not, for example, support 20 limits in East Sussex which gives an indication to the focus on cycling. There is hope their approach will change in Spring as they are suspected to lose the current majority.

It was acknowledged there is poor bike parking and they are continuing to try and include it in existing car parks.

One of them made the point that it is frustrating that new paths cannot be made to connect cycle paths throughout Lewes, giving an example of one across the sports field to the railway land that has been requested for many years and is no closer. We also learned from the MP that compulsory purchase of land is very expensive to arrange - if I recall correctly this can be undertaken by county council rather than just Government.

There was talk of proposals to potentially direct and signpost the Avenue Verte through Lewes, and improve signage from Newhaven to boost tourism. This seems logical.

Overall, glad I attended. I got insight in to the inner workings of local government. It however did reaffirm my view that it’s extremely slow moving and expecting any new cycle paths heading out of Lewes in the next 15 years is unlikely. One gave the example of ~4 local transport plans (eg. Lewes, and a broader East Sussex one) which are all consulted in decision making, and design undertaken by external, expensive consultants. A lot of hurdles. Cycle Lewes as an organisation seem passionate and experienced, and unafraid of these challenges.

A note on the new MP - he had spent all day in Parliament on the assisted dying bill, and then attended a cycling AGM straight after in Lewes at 8pm. I respect that value of both large and smaller matters.

Rear Koma light in black. One small nick to the bottom of the housing, other than that it's been hardly used.
£25 posted

Garmin Varia RCT715 radar light with camera. A great, functional light which connects to a phone or head unit to alert you of upcoming cars and automatically video records while they pass. This comes with the standard 73/77 rubber mount pictured only for normal seatposts and does not include the mount for aero seatposts.
Moved elsewhere

I'd third Newhaven – Dieppe, I've done it a number of times, bike touring and driving. It's not as popular as others, so is quick to get on, the boats (IMO) are nice, the train is faster than Dover from London (I think 1h 15). The boat tickets are cheap (I think from £28 each way).

You can get a cabin if you're getting an overnight ferry. It takes 6 hours overnight or 4 hours in the day, arriving at 5am in summer time, which is perfect for starting a tour.

Which path is this? I'm still getting my bearings in the area. Sounds like one to check out.

In fact I just saw the Egrets way commenced in 2010. So 14 years, maybe there is hope… sort of

I’m planning to, but suspect it will be a frustrating experience. I’ve only been here a few years and am an outsider with only South London to compare to (very unpopular) - but I’m shocked at simple things like how badly overgrown pavements are as soon as you leave the town centre, how few bike railings there are, and generally why no roads have been pedestrianised in such a beautiful old town with tiny pavements.

There is no way to leave Lewes north without going on a 60mph A road. Pavements on both A275 and A26 are impassable and just randomly stop existing after a short while. I don’t understand it! The A275 is popular with cyclists (no alternative), and the ‘pavement’ is more dangerous than the road.

So if these basic essentials can’t be built I’m sceptical a Lewes-Uckfield cycle route will exist in my lifetime, and it might be better not to look forward to the prospect… So I’d like to attend to listen and understand why these processes are so slow. Are you going?

Sold

Wizard Works Shazam (large size)
No particular signs of wear, I've used it a handful of times. A few small marks and a few minor marks inside the bag. This the larger sized bag. Comes with 3 Voile straps.
£135 posted

Wizard Works Lil Presto (large size)
No signs of wear, used less than a handful of times. Comes with two velcro straps.
£35 posted

Ideally looking for one that will fit a Manivelle basket or the larger Wald basket. Something like a RAL or Pelago, or something else relatively fitted and large.

Used twice - I’m a size 13 and these came up a bit small, so I’d say they fit like a 12.5.

£45 posted.

I noticed there are a couple of Surly Big Dummys on eBay at the moment

It’s a lot more normal looking if you take the rack off, think it’s a 6mm Allen key (need a long one). I’d try and get on at a smaller station if any issues.

Here’s a map of them all https://www.velo-territoires.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/carte-SNV-2023_web_21032023.pdf

Also recommend French eurovelos. I've ridden a few with kids, they're perfect. If you're in the south of England, the Newhaven > Dieppe ferry is good, and lands you right on one out of Dieppe to Rouen.

Yep, mines an XL and just about fits. I also put it on the back of the campervan (T5) no problems too. Its relative bike proportions are why I like it so much. This picture is on a Thule rack.

Are they chrome or raw?

Good summary here (also great channel) https://youtu.be/nmrEVaaucX4?si=mFNmGhjJOu8eEqHh

That's ok, it's not for everyone. Thanks for trying it out!