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Back up for grabs!

This was supposed to be sold already, but I haven't heard back from the "buyer" after over 2 weeks...

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Alrighty, now some new additional photos added here to the end of the set:
https://picasaweb.google.com/101380551217275846243/SpeedwellTitanium1977

The first shots with wheels only do not make any justice... Borrowed Mavic Open Pros with fatty 32mm Marathon Supremes from my everyday beater.

Fortunately, I was able to pull out one photo showing the as-found-setup with Nisi tubular rims laced to Record HF hubs (and flat tubulars) -> see the last photo of the set!

Note that in all photos including the last one, rear drop-out adjustment screw is more than 2/3rds into the drop-out (almost fully screwed in), so the rear wheel sits pretty much as forward as allowed to adjust.

Yes, just measured the frame to make sure. Seat tube is 59cm center-center and the top tube is 57cm c-c.

Unfortunately I don't have built up photos readily available, but let me know by PM if you need further details or shots? I could possibly borrow some wheels for it to illustrate the angles (even though not planning to install a headset for those shots).

Cheers

Now £450 - I'm looking to sell and not just advertise...

All vintage enthusiasts on holidays? Drop me an offer if you feel my pricing is off.

Found one on eBay...

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Offering for sale, a piece of English cycling history with a Finnish twist.

Speedwell Titanium. Serial number 977013 indicates September 1977. Size 59cm. Ofter referred to as the first commercially produced titanium bike.

Here's the story: this Speedwell Ti was ordered from Birmingham to Helsinki in the late 70's by a Finnish amateur cycling enthusiast already around his 50s, who had pulled the trigger to invest in a "bike of his life". He even had his name engraved onto the stem. The bike was used in some local amateur races and for training, before he passed away in 1988.

In the early 80's, the frame had developed a hairline crack - typical for this frame - at the drive side weld between the downtube and the headtube. The 2-year warranty of the frame had already expired, so he decided to look for a repair locally.

Not surprisingly, at that time, there wasn't that many people capable of repair welding titanium, especially in Finland... However, this guy had a friend working as co-pilot at Finnair. Trough his friend he was able to organize the repair by a Finnair technician and master welder, using company equipment. The repair came off nice both technically and - at least in my opinion - also aesthetically, and the bike was successfully put back into some further use.

I bought the bike off the original owner's son over 25 years after his old man passed. It had been tucked away in the garage for all that time, as the cycling enthusiasm of his father did not pass between generations.

So the frame offered is repaired at one weld, but in working condition. The original front forks are also titanium, they seem to be just fine as well.

Other maybe noteworthy points are an identation by the front derailleur clamp and some bit more scratched areas on the top tube at the locations of the three brake cable clamps. Overall, considering the age - in more than decent condition.

It's amazingly super lightweight, my scale stops at 1302 grams for the frame and at 510 grams for the forks, so approx 1800 grams in total, and this is the largest frame size!

Details about the sizing: http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Speedwell/speedwell2.jpg

Further photos of the actual frame & forks offered for sale (the detailed photos will show the repair, even though at a distance of +3 feet it really does not draw any attention): https://picasaweb.google.com/101380551217275846243/SpeedwellTitanium1977

Price is now £380 for frame & forks, excluding shipping costs and/or PayPal fees.

PM for details

Cheers

*** SOLD ALREADY ***

Up for grabs, a beautiful set in rare 167.5mm length!

Photos are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/101380551217275846243/CRecordPista02

Used, but surely has not seen many laps around the velodrome, condition is very good. All threads and the square taper interface are fine as well. Campagnolo 15mm bolts included.

Price is 175GBP, excluding shipping. Ships worldwide.

PM to contact me

Wanted - as pictured below, preferably in 172.5mm or 175mm. For square taper bottom bracket. With or without chainrings.

PM to contact. Cheers!

Would bet that's the original color - originally made for Cannondale Saeco team.

They have done another special color also for Cannondale Black Lightning special model -> http://www.bicycling.se/blogs/rytz/en-till-gammal-goding_2505.htm

Have a Saeco frame waiting for the red-yellow integralter, they belong on a CAAD chassis ;)

2nd dibs for the integralter

Project completed... Greetings from Helsinki to fellow Cannondale enthusiasts!

https://picasaweb.google.com/101380551217275846243/CannondaleF800SL03#

Seeking ITM Millenium Carbon White stem in 90mm / 100mm (or even 110mm) length.

As pictured below. Needs to have 31.8mm clamp, i.e. "Super Over"

Cheers

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seppanen.mikko@gmail.com-

Hiya,

Any chain recommendations for Phil cogs? Currently running a 1/8" Wippermann White Star 152 and the combo makes NOISE!

Zooming in on the cog I can see that the tolerance between the chain sideplates and cog teeth is almost nonexisting, and even though the chainline runs straight I can see and hear the chain having difficulties "settling" on the cog teeth... Especially the chain "quick-release" link makes a distinctive sound on every loop when reaching the cog...

My On-One track crank has the same 1/8" spec but to the naked eye the chainring teeth look narrower than at the rear...

All components are yet to be ridden in - will the noise maybe fade away as the chain/cog wears in or should I try a different chain? I've experimented with different chain tightness and by tweaking rear wheel dish slightly but its no use. As I said the chain line can't be off by more than fractions of a mm.

Any solutions? Thanks and cheers from FINLAND!

What's the deal with ISIS BB's?
Do they cope when riding a brakeless fixed-gear-commuter?

The fit and chain line will not be a problem for me, just want to hear your experiences about the durability?

Any recommendations - brand /model?

Hiya all,

I have a Fixie Inc. Peacemaker frame with following specs:
-135mm rear spacing
-68mm BSA for BB
-52mm chainline.

I'm planning to buy Surly or Fixie Inc. 135mm rear hub which would give the needed 52mm for the rear...

...BUT...

I'm having a hard time finding options for the BB + 1-speed crank combination that would produce a chainline of 52mm! I've read thru Sheldon's articles and his chart for chainlines with different combinations, but still can't find that many suitable options.

Please advise some options => crank brand and model and the spindle length needed for a 52mm chainline? If possible please also quote where it could be purchased? My budget is approx 70 GBP or less...

THANKS!