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cheers mattty.

any winter hats?

So far i've built two bikes the Keirin Bridgestone being the latest the other an old beater.

Athough relatively new to biking and the fixed gear cycling the buzz for me is in the building and getting it together. I was gagging to get the Bridgestone done as it taken an age sourcing the bits, getting the finance scouring ebay bike jumbles but even before it was finished i was looking for another project.

I enjoy the bargin hunting, the errors which come with inexperience but yet teach for future builds, and the satisfaction when people recognise the effort you have put into it once its finished and the feel of it when you finally get it on the road.

Cheers for the nice comments. Roll-in i got the frame off a guy in Hackney off gumtree, did nt really know what i was buying but just loved the frame.

Spent the next six months sourcing the parts and finally got it all sorted last week.

Hi all finished this last week and sucessfully completed its maiden voyage to West drinks and then the Tweed Run without anything falling off!!

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Its a Bridgestone Keirin frame, the decals are in White so its hard to see them against the pearlesant paint. It my second project the other being a beater replica Merckx.

I'm aware of the frying pan Sugino Zen too, pointed out by some at Wests! I have changed it to a 19 sprocket from the original 15 i bought for the tweed run and it felt fine.For some reason i must have thought i was the incredible hulk but am planning to change the front ring in future to something a little smaller.

Thanks to Dale (Dogsballs) i got the wheels sorted for the Tweed run after my failed first attempt to wheel build, the picture of bewilderment on Dales face when i went to pick them up was priceless, lets just say i wont be giving up my day job!

Anyhows the names Shane so if you see me around dont be scared to say hello.

blb had them in on thursday when i was there if all else fails.

well he's lucky he didnt use caustic soda then!!! but handy hint none the less.

i took anodized paint off a set of alloys and it took forever even using paint stripper, first and last time!

could you not try to use sand paper and a bit of elbow grease??? just start with a medium/ fine grade wet and dry paper and then use a fine one to polish it up?

nitro moors is only a paint stripper not a rust killer as far as i'm aware.

You could use other stuff called Jenolite which is available from halfords or ca spare restoration places. Coat your frame in it (brush on) and it will kill the rust and turn it into a white powder which can be sanded down.

Be careful not to leave it too long as this stuff will react to the paint if its not washed properly so when you do use plenty of fairy liquid other wise when it comes to spraying the paint will set and probably crack or peel. So be thorough with it and take your time. I used this stuff when i was working on old v-dubs and it works a treat but use gloves safety equipment etc. I cant believe how flippant people have been about these chemicals they can cause you serious problems for the sake of taking a bit of time and patience to do the job properly.

In terms of paint stripper the reason why Nitro Moors is tedious is because its for domestic purposes. If you want something more industrial you can try tetrosyl which car restoration people use and its like acid but again same applies to both Jenolite and Nitro make sure you wash it down with fairy liquid.

hope this helps.

• 1 for what Catboy said, i bought my Bridgestone off him about 6 months back and have just finished it. It was mint and wasnt the frame that I intended to buy but when i saw it fell in love with it.
  
  

Cant understand the negativity towards the so called Keirin or NJS shit as its been described on here. Over priced and over inflated but surely thats the same with anything branded.

Different is nt always bad, and at the end of the day its your money what you do with it is up to you surely!

Your Manser frame is beautiful and seeing as its almost complete seems like madness to move it on especially as you have the rims already. Maybe build it up and if it still doesnt excite you give Steve ( guy from the gumtree ad) a buzz.

1. Teddy
   
2. Dancing james
   
3. Sharkstar
   
4. Dmczone
   
5. Coppithat
   
6. Edscoble
   
7. The bonk
   
8. Superprecise
   
9. Charco
   
10. Edmundro
    
11. Celadon
    
12. Mister k
    
13. Gustav
    
14. Nick
    
15. Harry
    
16. Alockett
    
17. Ved
    
18. Wools
    
19. Tricitybendix
    
20. Jeanmi + some (tbc)
    
21. Ektachrome
    
22. Shootthebreeze
    
23. Kattt
    
24. Velocityboy
    
25. Ladystardust (who still isn't registered)
    
26. JD
    
27. Wibble
    
28. tilover (coming from yorkshire)
    
29. non forum member lady (coming from canterbury)
    
30. JOL
    
31. t®um
    
32. PinkGottiMobbs
    
33. veLLo
    
34. Littigator.....HUZZAH!
    
35. Fresh
    
36. tex
    
37. miss socks
    
38. dan(j-d-s-h)
    
39. BlueQuinn
    
40. villa-ru
    
41. Fluff plus one
    
42. Spins esq.
    
43. stevo_com
    
44. Dapper Slag
    
45. Master Stringerman
    
46. Cornelius Tweedfoot. (must buy tweed, must buy tweed, must buy tweed)
    
47. Master Stringerman's footman (possibly gf)
    
48. andyp
    
49. OliDale (possibly with brother)
    
50. Van Damage
    
51. jar (tentative)
    
52. hillbilly! PISSED!
    
53. 1950:14 (Reliving the golden years!)
    
54. Jesus Christ our lord and saviour
    
55. 105champ
    
56. 105champ's wench
    
57. Hewitt (need some tweed first though)
    58.Stix (In need of tweed too !)
    
58. snowy_again
    
59. Bristly Pioneer (what what)
    
60. Deluka - hope newbs welcome?
    
61. tVeedtVeed
    
62. Big Red Monocle
    
63. SlimJim
    
64. MJS. I'll bring my Kodak Brownie.
    
65. eyebrows, i live for tweed
    
66. Jim Jones
    
67. Sir Pirat of Rawlinson End
    
68. EtonWill (in borrowed clobber)
    
69. dante
    
70. miss kitty valentine
    
71. Barbados
    
72. Crowbar
    
73. Clever Pun
    
74. gormley
    
75. Andyfallsoff
    
76. purple_tom
    
77. motman
    
78. Hamst*r
    
79. Paperboy
    
80. Mrs Littigator (double huzzah!)
    
81. Master Harry Hudson Esq.
    
82. Bruno (of Bruno and Dave)
    
83. Dave (The Singing Pie) (of Bruno and Dave)
    
84. Gwyndreth Scissorhands
    
85. Simpson79
    
86. philjay
    
87. morgasm !
    
88. uncleyacov
    
89. JAH tweed
    
90. Master Addie of Le Menton
    
91. Lord Atomic of the A.
    
92. The Rt Honourable David the Sprocketeer
    
93. Lord Duncan of Donut! (Tweed depending)
    
94. Lady Amelia of Beardly-Moustache (probably)
    
95. Elguapo, (Gotta Find Tweed! aint comin without it)
    
96. goodhead
    
97. Count Mobi von Dog
    
98. Bareknuckle Pugilist Wayne
    
99. Dilworth
    
100. moog (in tweed accessories)
     
101. mowgster (needing tweeding)
     
102. Lego
     
103. Wardamercy + 1
     
104. Bobs Dids
     
105. marcoisapolo
     
106. George Sportif Esquire
     
107. mmccarthy (hopefully getting some tweed tomorrow, can you get a tweed t-shirt? =P)
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evennumbers what kinda budget you lookin at as got couple of frames i was going to post up in the classifieds in the next week. Let me know and i'll send you some pics tomoz if they suit.

pm'd you.

I bought my bridgestone keirin frame off the guy Catboy is going on about from gumtree and his name is Steve, based i Hackney really sound bloke and like Catboy says he is a bit put off selling on the forums.

Worth giving him a buzz because he's got quite a collection of old frames. i was intending to buy a lovely Bennotto frame off him but by the way Steve went on about it i felt i would nt do it justice and proabably spoil it!

Top guy, i would nt hesitate to buy stuff off him well worth a visit.

Yes well its that or the inability to have more children..Icebreaker wins on this point although...no more children means more money to spend on bikes....what a dilema!

Nah bollocks to that after 33 years i kinda grown attached to them. Cheers i'll pop down there over the weekend.

Thanks for the warmwelcome last night, enjoyed it and will definetly be going again.

Speaking of warmth Mowgster where did you say sold that icebreaker gear ? I was certain i'd lost a gonad last night on the way home, going over a bump on the way home so i definitely need me some winter warmers.

Found this website I think they are the official uk dealer
http://www.sidewayscycles.co.uk/products/index.php?id=117&clid=12

Might help.

Dibbed and awaiting pick up on

Rims - White flower
Hellomiles - Turbo saddle.

Cheers for the link Hobo.

No problems jammy.

Hellomiles make us me an offer.

White Flower rims are yours for £30.

Got some bits to be rid of.

Sugino RD in black for sale BCD 130 , Length 170, comes with Sugino 103 bottom bracket (new). Cranks have normal wear, minor scratches and lettering fade. NO CHAIN RING £55.

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Used Brooks Competition Sadddle, with copper rivets. £20

Used Selle Turbo, slight wear around turbo decals, leather fade towards front of saddle £8

sorry having issues with uploading from photobucket!! will send out try to sort it or send out pics.

27.0 seat post,no branding scratches well used £5

Used Velocity Aeros Orange Machined, 26" £40 ono

All stuff can be collected form central london.

think somebody is owed £180...just picked me up some Phils, cheers Julio they're like new!

Got a 48cm road frame. i'll send you some pics when i get in.

No problems pistaboy79 but i'll just reiterate i've never used them before so cant recommend them. Best to give them a buzz /mail incase its an old price listing.

Spotted this whilst looking for Sugino 75's, if its up to date cheapest around

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/product/parts_accessories/cranksets_track/FC_SUGINO_75.html

not used them before though...

Yes your right....when i went to Bikeaholics anonymous they said if i could say that i would be cured...2009 is gonna be a great year!

does'nt make me feel any better...