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PM sent on the Veloflex

Sorry - sold to @Fishfabs but it was / is in Barons Court. Should have thought to add that…

Geometry chart….

Purchased during the pandemic but never built because I brought it as an XL, turns out its an L.

Although one of the more affordable models in the VX line this still has the highly shaped tubes, handmade and hand assembled in France into the overall frameset. It also benefits from things like Time’s QuickSet headset system, but also a conventional seattube and threaded bottom bracket reducing reliance on proprietary parts.

Geometry chart attached but it’s basically 57cm CtT on the seattube and 56cm CtC on the top tube.

Cosmetically it’s a six-footer - some bubbling under the clearcoat, various scratches and chips and some corrosion on the alloy bottom bracket shell but none of that affects the integrity of the frame. I would prefer someone inspected in person, but happy to post if desired.

Looking for £150 for the frame, forks, headset and a couple of Time-branded spacers

PM sent - dibs on the Mercian and interested in the Rourke

Thank you for all the interest - this is now sold pending collection.

Independent Fabrication Corvid frame set - fully lugged tube-to-tube construction with crown lugs; the tubing for these frames was sourced from Parlee. Matching IF painted Enve fork. Held together with all the good stuff - Chris King headset and Campagnolo top cap, engraved IF seatpost clamp by Paul Components, Parlee derailleur clamp, Jen Green cast head badge.

This is a big frame - 66cm c-t-t and 61cm c-t-c on the seattube, and 57cm c-t-c on the top tube. 235mm or so headtube.

Immaculate condition - used for Sunday best only. Looking for £750 - collection from W6 ideal but can post at cost if needed.

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Prices are for collection from W6 or SW1. Happy to post at cost.

Cuero natural leather fingerless mitts, brand new in packet, size small. £10 a pair or £15 for both pairs

Solo cap £5

Assos Airblock bib tights, medium, blue, no pad £30

Assos Fugujack, medium, blue. £80

Assos 851 jacket, large, blue. Outer mesh has delaminated from the body but this doesn’t affect function. £15

Showers Pass waterproof over boots, black, XL. £10

Endura waterproof bibs, medium, black. £40 SOLD

Assos insulated / air block training jacket. Medium, black. £40

Nike commemorative Tour de France 2006 jersey, medium, light blue. £10

Sportful hot pack vest, fluro orange, medium. £10

Rapha wind jacket, fluro yellow. Can’t see a size but probably a medium. £25

Exte Ondo Gizon jersey, red, medium, new with tags (at £70). £15

Assos air block bib tights, red, no pad, XLG. Some road rash. £10

Etxe Ondo white and black wind stopper jacket, medium but very trim fit. £15 SOLD

Sportful Finadre soft shell jacket in orange / red, large (trim fit like Castelli). This was their top of the range one at £250 or so. £40

This was originally an SSXC bike set up with chunky lugged tyres, and painted a light metallic shade. It was repainted brown by Armourtex a few years ago, and is currently set up as a town bike - but could be adapted to a range of uses.

So - frame, forks and stem by the renowned independent builder Robin Mather. Fillet brazed, with a bilam sleeved effect on the seat tube - pictured, but honestly it would show better with wet paint rather than powdercoat.

Build is as follows:

• Mather frameset, including custom Mather fillet brazed stem and Phil Wood adjustable track dropouts
  
• Campagnolo Record headset w/ carbon top cap
  
• Campagnolo seatpost
  
• Random alloy bars - I thought they were Nitto but I can’t find any markings
  
• Tektro brake levers
  
• Avid cantilevers with titanium hardware
  
• Phil Wood SS / fixed rear hub and Campagnolo high flange front, laced 36h to Mavic CXP33 rims
  
• Campagnolo Chorus chainset and BB, set up with a single ring
  
• Halo Clickster freewheel and Phil fixed cog
  
  

I will post more detailed measurements but this is one for the tall lads - I’m 6ft 3in with long legs. From recall the top tube is a little over 61cm effective. So really only those over 6ft have a chance of riding it comfortably.

Looking for £600 firm for everything as it stands. Would be willing to split frame / forks / stem for £400. Collection from W6 Hammersmith - would prefer not to post if possible.

The Brooks saddle pictured is not included (can include something generic if needed) although if you really want it we can discuss pricing. I have a range of other Nitto bars so if you wanted a different shape we can also discuss adding another pair.

I need to have a rummage - Chorus OK (still with the hidden 5th)? 172.5mm?

I'm looking for a set of fixed wheels - 700c, 120mm rear spacing, 100mm front. Preferably a shallow box-section rim rather than something deeper / V. And ideally about £100. Does anyone have anything in storage which might suit?

Dibs on wheels if still available; PM sent

Some other lanky git got a bargain. Hit me up if you don't bond with this...

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I picked these up off the forum a few weeks back on the understanding they were a Campy freehub, but they’re actually a Shimano so no good for the build I am working on.

Chris King black road hubs (130mm / 100mm Quick Release) laced 18h radial front and 24h crossed rear to some 40mm generic carbon tubular rims (700c).

The hubs are the highlight here, well over £600 new. Overall these are a very light set of wheels (will pop them on the scales in a bit). Rims seem to have very little wear and run true.

Asking what I paid, £280 collected from W6.

So #throwback for anyone who came up on the MTB scene in the 90s. Just found these in an envelope - some of the original flower stickers that Jo Burt used on his Zinn, blagged off him for a pint or something like that.

Would you be able to make a bunch more of these? I have no way near enough to execute my dastardly plans...

That one sold, but I am pretty sure I have another in the parts box. Will take a look.

As the lion will lie down with the lamb, I’m planning on sitting on the rear rack and having one of my children do the pedalling....

PM too

If you’re 6ft 3in I’d suggest a 60cm or XL as a minimum - a 56cm would be comically small on you.

Long sold I’m afraid. Looking back at that price I should have kept it, even if I did sell it to get an MX Leader...

Rides a 58cm from memory. But I’m hanging around in case there’s anything bigger...

So did we - rosemary pesto, rosemary salt, rosemary butter, rosemary water. We’ve made it all this weekend!

Saddle remains for now. This has had a good number of miles on the trainer, plus occasional pootles around locally.