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Done - sorry yes that was too specific, not really awake today. It has only appeared recently and does look new and would just need one t-leaf to be walking past. I might make some enquiries locally as I know a few of the business in the row of shops in question so might be able to speak to the owner.

Now has one happy new owner (me)

Can't wait to ditch the unipack I'd been riding as a stop gap!

If that's your red SE Draft locked up in N1 on a big main road (you know where I mean) I know it's not an expensive bike, but it looks quite nice - get a better lock!

@Tea_Bee, you speak a lot of sense. And a very good point on the weight issue.

I'm hopefully about to pick up a second hand Flyer because for one thing, I live in a tiny one bedroom flat and my other half would **not **be impressed if I turned it into a bike garage. One day I would like to build my dream bike with an IRO frame or something, but for the moment I just want something which is a good ride, reliable and isn't made of monkey metal like a unipack.

I am a skinny jeans wearer, I don't like American Apparel, but People's Market are good, fit me perfectly and look good. Slightly stretchy and good for riding around as you know they won't touch the chain.

Bike is at home, I am at work, so a ruler wouldn't really have helped anyway ;)

Never knew that. I live and learn. Cheers, 1/8" it is then.

Where are you btw?

Seriously interested, could you pm me/post a link to a bigger picture? Are the bits stock apart from what you've mentioned?

So I'm riding a unipack at the moment as a stop gap (I know, I know, but I just needed a bike that vaguely works and isn't a few hundred miles away like my new baby). Finding the whole thing quite amusing really, but (surprise surprise) the chain is fecked and needs replacing. Haven't got it to hand, does anyone know if it takes a 1/8"? I'm presuming it does?

I've got a Kryptonite seat saver, saddles are so easy to pinch I'm amazed anyone doesn't use one.

Thanks Bigfoot, might have to head east to have a look over the weekend.

Sorry just read this properly - what was the inspiration picture? Realised what the other pic was.

I want my next bike to be blue and white.. What is this frame? What was the bike above? These are both lovely.

Part way down Muswell Hill (the road, not the place) there is one of those things that tell you what your speed is, unfortunately it's quite far up, not at the bottom:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=muswell+hill&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=15.194454,46.582031&ie=UTF8&ll=51.590416,-0.139861&spn=0.003893,0.011373&z=17&layer=c&cbll=51.590466,-0.140002&panoid=YX4OIUTrnSMvXRjycGaOkA&cbp=12,98.99999999999994,,0,0.8396226415094344

I've never ridden down that hill, but would like a go.

I am concerned that all these maximum speeds are affected by your gears/build/frame/set up etc. etc. We need a fixed standard to truly sort the men from the boys - world unipack speed record anyone? The chain flying off at over 30mph could be fun...

I'm currently riding a unipack as a temporary stop gap. And loving it.

Apologies for bringing the thread back on track - no pun intended - but I think the 09 flyer green is horrid, not sure what they were doing there. If you like it/ride it fair enough though.

We only get our bikes stolen all the time because we're too reserved to ask them not to.

I don't know how any of us manage to ride while drinking tea.

I like the Brookyln mitts, but I have a weakness for anything Brooklyn related. I suppose this means I have to take back my comment about the Top Shop bike in the anti-porn thread.

Because anodizing is a surface treatment. Yes you're increasing the thickness of the natural oxide layer, which is a good thing, but at best anodized parts offer moderate wear resistance. Fine for bits which can just sit there looking pretty, but I'd never have anodized cranks.

Could look good if done right, I'd concede that, but how long?

Impractical why?

The cranks will scratch no more than any other cranks. And will still look great.

Bloody motorists

Exactly - and sometimes it's not just better, it's a lot safer. We just need to make sure we don't make it any less safe for pedestrians.

Third option is ride off as quickly as possible of course, but not a recommended one!

@Fox - you have a valid point. in general you should stay off the pavement. but if it is the better option and it's safe then do it.
laws are the line of best fit in the world of rules so there will always be points under and below the line. Drivers always drive in bus lanes and park in cycle boxes, abuse box junctions and park ilegally. not always dangerous but has to be done to get by.
If a copper does pull you you got two options. Drop them or explain it to them.

Might try that. I have an aversion to major roads, but that doesn't sound too bad in theory. Thanks.

You have also got a point about walking the last bit, I'm just impatient and it would add about 5 minutes to my 20 minute ride..!

Why don't you get onto Liverpool Road from Copenhagen Street, and then go along Islington High Street? It sounds as if you work just to the west of the Angel junction, so this wouldn't be a big detour (it would add the traffic lights at the Liverpool Road/Upper Street/Islington High Street junction). It's not surprising that turning from Baron Street into Pentonville Road scares you, as this is, as you say, laid out for the one-way system--there is no concession in the layout here for contraflow entry. Alternatively, why not walk your bike along the footway for the last bit? It's not far.

Completely impractical as well, those cranks will scratch to buggery...

Paint job (just the style/colours, the paint looks well applied) and ugly anodised crank.

That bottom one looks like it came from Topman. That chain is horrible.

Ok, and now for some real, awful shit.