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Very tempted by your lovely Mercian. Does it have toe overlap? Looks like it with those clearances. Thanks

Needed for a new project. Calipers have flat quick release arm i.e. not with the dimple. Must be in very good condition. Levers can be with/without rubbers.

The forks suggest Humber!

Very nice, I'd maybe get a shorter stem though, unless you have loooong arms

I agree. I had a ride of it around Herne Hill and I felt like my back had been stretched on a rack.

Nice upskirt shot, have you considered a career in the tabloids.?

Yes, thanks, had to do that one with the covert camera cunningly concealed in my trouser turn-up!!

I bought the frame and some bits from Matt some time ago via the forum classified's... you may recall?

I decided that it should really be preserved in full Keirin spec, as raced by him in Japan with considerable success during the 2009/10 season. so a Keirin wheelset, in immaculate condition, was obtained at a very reasonable price from NJS Exports, who were very good to deal with, along with the correct Dura Ace chainring and sprocket, and some other bits from other sources. The original stem is a bit extreme at 140mm, but Matt is a big bloke!

More images and full description here:

http://vintagebicycle.wordpress.com/...eirin-bicycle/

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I finally got the bike finished to full Keirin spec, as raced by him in Japan with considerable success during the 2009/10 season.

More images and description here:

http://vintagebicycle.wordpress.com/2012/06/26/nagasawa-keirin-bicycle/

I upset him :(
So on ebay he's martynparkes, classicbikeman11 and joe90craft, and on this forum.. rusty mudguard, highwheeler and peleton gal...... clearly a man of many guises. Why is it that he hasn't been banned from ebay after numerous disputes, negatives and threats?

So my 25th anniversary Ron Cooper Columbus SL refurb project is coming along nicely. Here's what it looked like back in the day. Excuse the dodgy NDS pic - I'm not sure what came over me, especially as the Stronglight chainset was one of the nicest things on it.

Here's me taking it along to Colour Tech recently for the new paint job, and bumping into the man Ron himself. 80-odd years young and still welding away! Spot the lovely Cinelli XA stem which unfortunately had to be hacked out. I've sourced a replacement 1A, which is in better condition anyway. (Cheers J.D.)

I effectively replaced the bike with a PX carbon for everyday duties about three years ago but I couldn't bring myself to get rid of the Ron, so the idea with the rebuild was to get it into shape with modern parts but sympathetic styling, as a Sunny Day Special. "Period-correct" was never gonna happen if that meant downtube shifting and 6-speed on the back. So I've gone with full SRAM Force groupset and a nice pair of wheels built by Harry Rowland, Ambrosio Excellight on Novatec hubs. The only surviving components are the Cinelli Campione Del Mondo bars and a Dura Ace AX aero seatpost. (Graphics for which were wearing away badly so I did some judicious scrubbing and it's come up rather nice.) Together with some gum wall tyres, Fizik Arione saddle/white Microtex bartape, I'm happy I've got the old school/new gear balance about right for my tastes.

Currently awaiting delivery of a Stronglight headset and Columbus SL tube decals, then I'll be shipping everything round to the LBS for building. Apart from a lack of tools beyond the usual allen keys and spanners, I've never set up STIs in my life, so might as well get it done properly. Besides, the LBS in question is Vaidas in Honor Oak, all of 50 yards away from Ron's old shop where the frame was made in 1987, so it's all rather apt. I couldn't help myself though, knocked it all up after I picked up the frame yesterday, and it'll look something like this:

Setting up sti's is so easy.... download instructions from the manufacturers websites for guidance. Really far easier than you might think + its more satisfying to do it yourself + it doesn't cost anything. Nice bike!!

Not sealed but figured progressive grubiness would darken them to complement the seat. But I did read up om shellacing including how to match Brooks honey. Having said that they're were 8 quid. I'll double check and see where it takes me......

Cork grips + shellac = slippery!!! Don't do it. You are right that a bit of grubbiness will be fine. Lovely bike!!

p.p.s. big thanks to One Less Cardigan for the ticket!

From the LO COG list of restricted items...... http://www.londonpreparesseries.com/trackcycling/spectator-info/index.html

'Restricted items – these items are permitted within the venue but will be restricted in use
• Large flags and banners (over approx. 1m x 2m), flag poles and oversized hats
• Hunting horns, air horns, rattles, klaxons, drums, vuvuzelas and whistles
• Any objects or clothing bearing political statements or commercial identification intended for ‘ambush marketing’
• Balls, rackets, frisbees or similar objects, large quantities of coins and spray paint
• Unreasonable quantities of food (that is beyond the equivalent of a small packed lunch)
Prohibited items – these items are banned from our venues
• Explosive devices and explosive materials
• Incendiary devices
• Firearms or any device suspected to be a firearm
• Ammunition
• Items which have the appearance of a prohibited item (for example replica firearm, hoax improvised explosive devices, white powders), whether capable of causing actual harm or not
• Substances banned under the Misuse of Drugs Act'

Damn!!! - Was planning to go in an oversized hat, with a huge flag saying 'Come on Sir Chris', a hunting horn, frisbee, CND t-shirt, Improvised explosive device (just a small one), a bag full of white powder, a spliff.... oh, and an unreasonably sized packed lunch.

Will obviously have to re-think!!!

p.s. bicycles are also on the excluded list!!!

dibs please

TV schedule here

It's live on the Beeb Fri/Sat/Sun evenings

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/531784/london-track-world-cup-2012-coverage-index.html

Any spare tickets anywhere? please? please?... he says grovellingly

second dibs if gaz can't make it

i upset him :(

Needed for a new project. Must be in very good condition. Please pm if you can help. Thanks..

Sorry, I don't but I could probably do you a string of onions and a beret

Two high quality French frames.

1. Urago was a maker in Nice and frames are easily identifiable by the wonderful wrapover seat stays unique to this maker. Urago himself is pictured on the head badge wearing his Stayer's helmet.
   
   

More on Urago here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclecrank/sets/72157615689065755/

Frame is 22 inches c to t, rear spacing 120. 700c's fit with mudguard clearance. French threads, good Stronglight BB, headset well worn. Small dents to top of chainstays where rack was bolted on, easily filled before refinish, otherwise good. Light frame, probably 531 or Vitus. Needs repaint.

£90

1. Goëland - Louis Moire was one of the Paris based 'constructeurs' along with Herse and Singer. This frame probably dates from the 60's. Touring frame built from sturdy tubing. 24 3/4 inches c to t. 110 rear spacing, built for 700c's. Most of original paint and box lining good, but some careful touching up required particularly around BB, to save original finish. Hand painted name. Beautiful seat cluster and very nicely filed lugs. Headset missing top race. All French threads of course. More information on maker here:
   
   

http://www.reneherse.com/Goelandopen.html

£140

More photo's of both frames here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76402344@N04/

Can deliver to central London. Will not post.

Dibs then PM please. NOT FOR SALE TO ANYONE CALLED MARTYN PARKES

1905 Chater-Lea path racer...

More photo's here...

http://vintagebicycle.wordpress.com/

Will do! Dura Ace/Araya/Soyo wheels on their way from Japan!

OK I admit it.... couldn't resist it!! It will be built up exactly as raced in Japan for use on the track.

try around 800x600, that should work fine.

You seem to be doing this correctly:

(it's not a huge disaster if you end up with 'just' a link, by the way. It means that people have to click that, but the huge image doesn't load automatically, which is obviously why they were replaced by links in the first place.)

that's better!! Many thanks for your help!!