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I've got an old (nos) Solida left 170mm that you can have for nowt

As in just the left crank? hmm might be interested, square taper I assume?

Anyone got some cheap old road cranks lying around? Don't need anything fancy, old Shimano would, I need to buy a new bottom bracket to so not fussed if they are ISIS, square or made of cheese. Need to get my old commuter back in action and then sneak a nice bike past the girlfriend.

I hate my stupid french bike. The bottom bracket spindle snapped while riding into work today resulting in some sore bits and a long walk. So I need a new french threaded bottom bracket, anyone got one cheap or even know a shop that would have them in stock? Is there any way I can replace the spindle maybe and reuse the exisitng cups?

Well I've been hunting for a helmet too, can't stand riding without one. I've been brought up to always wear a helmet from when I was a little kid with training wheels, but can't seem to find a decent one to fit my huge knoggin. Any good shops in the city that have a nice big range in store?

Have you seen this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=300221336305 Ending soon, cheap, but may be a bit small for you

Oh cool, thanks gman, should be able to get one of those to fit ok. Oh well there goes my excuse for buying a funky Mercian that as popped up on ebay.

So I need a 24mm seat post for an old carbolite Peugeot frame I brought. I know this is a very odd size, stupid French, the one i have is to short, so I need something bigger otherwise I need a new frame.

How much for the chain ring and cranks? I assume they are a matching pair...

Well I'm drunk, it has 18 minutes to go, lets see what happens

Stupid last minute price rises, I really want to buy this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBTOX:IT&item=190217651051&_trksid=p3984.cTODAY.m238.lVI
But its now going for more than I was planning to spend, not sure if I should stick it out or just hold.

It had better not be the same thing I'm trying to win.... go me!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dave-Yates-753-low-profile-with-Zipp-440-wheels_W0QQitemZ330231896112QQcmdZViewItem

Midget Dave Yates Low-pro with zip wheels anyone? Now why can't I fond something that 62cm+

Ok well I'm in town looking at all these people riding and getting very jelous, so who has a big bike to sell? 62cm+ would be ideal, track or older road conversion or even tourer or cross frame would be ok, just needs to be big, steel and not too heavy.

Sling shot also used to make BMX and road bikes. I'd love to get my hands on one of their old road frames, by all reports whilst not being the most stiff ride ever they are light and fast. Have heard very good reports on the 29er slingshot they sell now, was looking at buying one but big $$$.

I don't think that suspension setup would work either, not enough rake on the forks, hitting a gutter would force the forks back towards the frame putting the spring under tension. Then again its so ugly and heavy i don't think anyone would ever be seen riding it.

That S bike hurt my eyes and my brain, I feel dumber just for looking at it.

I love this thread, and not just because on nimhbus's post. I just love a good looking bike, the funny thing is all my bikes are always more functional then beautiful but I just love them all the more for it.

Bugger, double post. Oh well its still a very cool frame.

Man how cool is this thing.

Titanium, point bits, funny shape and size, would be a fantastic ride.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Airborne-Titanium-time-trial-tri-frame-litespeed-seven_W0QQitemZ120240473855QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120240473855

Advantage: Lots of cheap new aluminum road bike frames with vertical drop outs available.

Cons: Need eccentric bottom bracket or rear hub or magic gear, all bad and expensive and or difficult.
Only cheap new aluminum and sum funny older bike frames have vertical drop outs.

What about Lance Armstrong on tall bike.

From bikesnobnyc blog http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2008/01/apoca-watch-update-retirees-on-tall.html

it seems there are an alarming number of regional variations on the name 'teacake'. my nanna was from the Mallee, in north-western victoria, which is quite a long way from huddersfield (or anywhere in the UK for that matter).

i'm still right.

Yeah you are right, tea cake is a flat cake with cinamon and suger on top, yum.

BRM

Can do, don't really have much to take in the way of useful clothing so will just fill my bag up with wife beaters, frozen Four 'n' Tweenties and other valuable trade items.

So this your father?! Actually, that looks like me too. Shit, not a good way to say hello to someone, I'm developing PJ levels of social skills

Could be, maybe your not my long lost brother?

Loving the wife-beater.

Weapon of choice for the man about town, will be a few in my bag for sure.

Ok only 2 weeks till I hit the cold old streets of London, fresh from the colonies. Leaving my bikes behind because its just to expensive to bother bringing them over. However this means a new project so bring it on.

My lovely Zullo road bike conversion, many puppies died for this. Original chrome, 1980's Italian sex, but some idiot put some stupid stickers on it. Sad to leave this sucker behind.

My trusty Spec Enduro, and ute, both being left behind.

and finally my face. Unfortunately I've got to bring this to London with me.