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If no joy then Argos are pretty much the best at anything over and above the standard resto job - widely regarded as the best by classic bike enthusiasts here and overseas.

Two here please.

danb - don't be getting all cocky, if there's a wooden spoon to be won then it's got my name on it!

*note to organisers - please get said spoon engraved "G-bitch - pitiful wanker"

True - although if you're a smoker, best to save your first fag of the day until afterwards ;-)

I must register over there - date is in the diary. Got to lose some poundage to improve the strength:weight ratio. Or I'll just spectate.

Brand new with tags - ordered them for the other half whilst getting a couple of merino jerseys and they're just a tad too big.

http://www.portlandcyclewear.com/messenger_knickers.html

They're a ladies large, 31" waist size 12-14 equivalent.

One thing worth pointing out is that they are *very *stretchy and feel like they will be really comfortable (I've since ordered a replacement pair in a medium and a pair for myself too). Also very much cut for ladies, lots of hip/arse space but still cut small enough around the waist.

Any questions, please fire away (I'll pass any sizing queries on the other half if you're after specific measurements, discreetly, via PM, or she won't be impressed...).

SOLD

I worked in retail ages ago and there's nothing worse than a bellend coming in and not knowing what the fuck he's talking about or what he wants. Can spot em a mile off and quite honestly, once you've seen one you've seen em all.
'Diddlers' we used to call em, basically ditherers....fuck em. Why should the guy in the shop waste his time on diddlers when there's genuine customers to be served...

Because 'Diddlers' might come back with hard cash at some point - I'd agree not that you should 'manage your time' with them but be pleasant & helpful wins business from all types.

I forgot to mention to you last night.... you can fit a freewheel to a fixed hub without any bother but not vice-versa if you wanted to give fixed a go - lots of benefits over freewheeling and it's really easy despite what some people seem to think!

dave - just a note on tightening just in case - bollock your crank bolts nice and tight regardless of what you're doing with tapers, if you're using a regular allen key (or even worse, one from a multi-tool) you won't get enough leverage to get it properly tight.

nah just a super uncomfortable bike. i didnt realise how badly it fitted me until i went on a my first long ride on it. its fine round town but otherwise, no fun.

Just got your message - rydon is now the (presumably proud!) owner of said Raleigh frame. I'll keep my eyes open for frames for you.

What type of thing are you looking for (ideally)? I'm back up in Brum a couple of times over the next week or so and was hoping to call in at my old LBS which always had a stock of reasonable quality (anything 531) frames that they'd get powder coated (can be a little rough!) and hang up to keep as replacements/upgrades to customers' knackered frames.
Seeing as Birmingham has no cycle culture to speak of nevermind fixed 'community', I've no doubt that they still have loads and could probably pick something up for about the £50 mark. I've lost your number so just PM me your mobile and if i find anything I'll give you a buzz.

I'd be interested to how all you Londoners developed expectations of good service - how un-British - you should know better than expecting to be treated as a paying customer by anyone in the retail/service industry in the UK.

You've all met too many Americans/Canadians

The username now makes sense!

At 2am after 65 miles Blagdon seemed pretty brutal, and Burrington isn't a walk in the park either, but then I'm probably not as fit as you.

If you were there by 2am then I'm not surprised!! I'd have been a few hours behind that taking it all very easy..... not fit, just a plodder LOL.

Small place but at least it has a direct train service from Brum - agreed it's a bloody long journey though! I'm up this coming weekend but that's no good to you as I'm heading back to Bristol after.

You can get away with some tools cheap as mentioned above - it's probably better to have the cheap ones to hand first and just upgrade as necessary. You'll spend a fortune on park (overpriced as US made) and still end up with huge gaps in your toolbox for things that only need using occasionally so quality isn't paramount.

For example, I got the large lifeline set a few years back and whilst there are some shitty bits, many have proved to be great (only replaced the chain tool, pedal/25mm box spanner, chainring bolt tool and spoke key, the rest has been golden).
Get some reasonable quality all-purpose tools like spanners/pliers etc. from halfords to go with it and job done.

Can I also add this to the mix? Reason being that they were recommended to me recently as being of particularly high quality for a 'selection box'.

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=T0045

Chiltern trains <£20 return?

I'm fairly sure there's a few Brum folks who visit London regularly - try posting in the social groups section.

Yeah, no hurry - check to see if it'll work for you first... if not then Soul can have it.

I used no lock-ring for a good couple of years - that's with brakes and no skidding. It's only suicide if you insist on either going brakeless or burning through a tire every month just for the fun of it.

No worries - will offer it to the other guy that was interested.

....I can truly empathise.

BTW - did you want that 32h NOS 27" rim or were you hoping for a pair?

£20 the lot? (probably need a few extra quid for postage too)
Oh, and nipples presumably included?

Holy crap that was quick - luchtime classifieds stalker? :D

White/black goldfinger type job (RH lever) any good to you? I've not got the shims so it will only do 25.4. Barely used but a few minor marks just from storage - £7 posted would do it (I'm in Bristol).

I've got similar issues proportion-wise (long legs but short arms instead of bad back) which led me to get a custom frame made for most of my riding. As mentioned above, the stem might be OK with drops or other bars but you need a longer reach for flat bars, hence Cotic offering shorter top-tube versions of their Roadrat frame for use with drops. Try a Nitto technomic or similar stem with a decent rise/reach but you might want to experiment with some cheap old mtb quill stems (loads on ebay usually) before spending that money.

Sounds like the best thing to do is go back to the JIS taper BB - the cranks fit that now so you just need to measure chainline and fit a longer JIS BB accordingly (take difference in mm between current chainline and 42mm ideal, double that figure and that's how much longer the BB axle needs to be - sorry if I'm teaching you to suck eggs there!).