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Doesn't sound right to me. I did a few days freelance work some years back for a coatings company and for them you have to strip the frame to do a powdercoat so I don't see how they can do it without. They could do a variation which was a bit like powder without stripping but it was specialist stuff they used for things like coating metal bollards or exposed metalwork in buildings, that might explain the high price.

This is true but you end up with a dished rear wheel and messing about to get chainline correct. A cheap second hand langster frame and forks could make a good starting point for a light SS build, just don't go daft like Dammit did.

Ahhh.

I believe they've concluded that you have to take a Dolan Seta.

The real question is does the OP mean SS or fixed? So many of the nice light track frames have no provision for rear brakes which is kind of handy when using a freewheel. Same goes for forks.

Hold on to it. Once every couple of weeks is more than a lot of people ride their main bikes, let alone their second or third bike. It's a nice build, the only thing wrong I see is the front break outer was cut to short causing that nasty bend at the hanger. Unless you need the cash or space then don't feel bad that it doesn't get ridden daily. As long as it's enjoyed then what more does it owe you?

You say that like it's a bad thing?

I'm heading out to do the bike bit shortly. Could easily divert for a cold can and fresher spotting in PF. [/Mucky middle aged man]

Aye, my girlfriend has one, although for her performance is not a consideration. Well made bike that would be a great starter road bike for anyone. You wouldn't be limited in performance by the bike. Downsides are as stated, bit of extra weight and the wheels are pretty shit. The STI's shift well, but the thumb shifter can not be accessed from the drops, only a problem if you spend a lot of time in the drops. The setup/assembly can be a bit hit and miss too, we had an extra spoke nipple floating around inside the box section of the rim, needed a spoke taking off to extract it and the front mech was too far up the seat tube making it impossible to eliminate chain rub in normal operating ranges. All issues now resolved with a bit of fettling and it is running nice and smooth.

It's good to get the details, but here in lies the problem. These are all things I would personally resent having to touch if I was spending my own money. It is a lot of package but I'd expect it to be at least reasonably set-up out of the store. It's annoying he needs a new one really. His current rig is a 20 year old lugged frame with 600AX, Mavic rims and Dura Ace cranks. It's just all shot to hell having been badly stored and not serviced in something like 10 years. The hubs are gone and the rims are battered. The cranks could be polished up but I seem to remember bad wear on them when I did the minimum to get it running some months back. The frame has been welded twice and need painting, it's also to big for him. Everything else is just worn to hell with bad surface corrosion. I think I'll turn him upside down and see if any more change falls out of his pockets before I get him to make a decision. I know he'll get back into riding and worry that the basic £300 bargains will quickly get out

I thought I'd avoided the hate when I got the plug over a langster but hey ho. Mine does very nicely for light SSCX / towpath blasting type use. Yes it's more relaxed at 71/73, but those are the same angles I used to rock back in my MTB days so it feels right at home. Stock tyres are shit but the rest of it is sold enough. It's heavy, but then you HTFU. My upgrades: OpenPro to SystemX rear wheel SPD's Specialised Carbon post (off my old bike) Risers and a 3T stem (injury forced me off the bullhorns) Lightweight inertubes Various tyres, currently 32mm Delta Cruiser front / 25mm Marathon rear Token carbon BB Andel cog & Lockring Rolls saddle Of all the changes the rear wheel was the best, the tyres the most accessible and the bars the greatest change to my riding style. All of them could move to a new frame tomorrow so hardly dead investments.

Wanted - Mate of mine is after a reasonable second hand road bike around a 54cm frame. He's looking to do a Triathlon next year so he's after as much performance as he can get for the money. He's trying to get some funds together but limited budget so nothing over £350 complete for now.

Before people tell me to look up the page the lemond Nasty is brokering would be a nice start but he wants a working solution not a project.

Drop me a PM if you see anything on your travels.

Anybody know who it is that rides a grey Fillmore with the aero bars through Chorlton most days? Spot him most evenings while waiting for the bus, quickest moving bike I tend to see down there.

chap stood with a white langster with what looked like a union jack sticker of some sort. near the greggs on deansgate opposite tesco/red hot world buffet, early this afternoon.

Sounds like a Langster London...

ohh.. while I remember, I could still use a borrow of your Dicta freewheel remover at some point.

Who was the lucky FBG victim this time? More importantly did they manage to get the second forwards roll in?? I was down a couple of weeks back, even had your old knee pads in my bag! I didn't feel like I belonged any more, my bike is clearly more than a month old and nowhere near shiny enough to be mixing in the modern polo scene. :-P Nate was making noise about beer the other week, we'll have to get something sorted. It's far easier now I'm back in the land of the waged.

Yesterday evening. Dread head dude on a blue Moulton Automatic in Chorlton. Nice bike, natty dreads.

People are responsible for their own actions. If they fuck it up then on their head be it. What I would ask though is how would people react if all the guys racing on bikes got taken out by a bunch of folks who decided to do the same thing in cars? I'm not saying I agree with Rothers but I don't think people can completely dismiss what he's saying in quite the way they are.

Can I dibs the black Rolls please. I'll try to get down on Sunday to pick up.

Abit eggy that pal, chill out. Had a bad day or somthing? goomba!

If you're one of those I referenced then either of you look better in lycra than I would and if you were the dude on the small bike then you're considerably taller than I am. Either way I didn't mean anything more than a light dig, sorry it was a tad pointy.

Unless Waterloo just moved to Manchester to avoid the Olympics your offer might be a bit of a stretch for a lunch time mission.

1. Sell locked bike to Salman for a £1 polo project
   
2. Wait ~30 seconds for inevitable theft
   
3. Locate on Gumtree
   
4. Apprehend bike thief
   
5. Buy back bike from Salman for 99p
   
6. Profit!
   

Chorlton this eve, clearly post TdF effect going on as the usual hipster uniforms make way for lycra.

What appeared to be an extra small carbon track / tt bike covered in stickers ridden by a tall bloke. Dude - you appear to be over six foot tall but riding a bike that would fit Ronnie Corbet!

Bloke in white Raleigh replica kit - Being overtaken by grannies on shoppers does nothing to salvage your masculinity or instil a belief that your other bike goes any faster.

Just keep a jar of Nescafé under the bar for any customers with Continental pretensions.

I frequently going drinking with a friend of mine who doesn't drink alcohol as it messes up his epilepsy meds. It's interesting to see the reaction he gets asking for a coffee in the evenings. Chorlton is a nice relief from many 'traditional' bars and several places keep selling coffee up to closing time.

Still one at the end of Chorlton St nr junction with Portland. Best condition one I've seen is in Levvy as you head up towards the land of biscuit smells.

Maybe time for a bit of stencil action on the loop?

Orange KHS Low-pro taking it very easily on wet road yesterday afternoon about half 4ish on Talbot Rd heading towards Chorlton. Can't help but think foot retention might help there.