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Gorgeous and cheap, GLWS

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More pictures of groupset and condition:

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I built this up after buying from another forumer and I rode it twice. It's beautiful but I just don't have the space for it so it lives in storage and only comes out for rides which means I never use it. £SOLD

It has:

RS685 shifters and brakes (brand new pads) with flat mount to post mount converters, Ultegra level before they could legally brand them Ultegra
Ultegra chainset 50/34
Ultegra Mechs, chain and cassette (11/32t)
New 700x32c Gravelking TLC Slick + tyres
Shimano MTB pedals M9000, but can swap for Look Keo or SPD road pedals
Selle Italia Max saddle (not pictured, black and a little worn)
Mavic Aksium wheels
Deda post
Enigma carbon bottle cages
Nitto bar ends ;)

Frame specs from when I bought it:

Frame - All-City A.C.E. Air-Hardened, Custom, Extruded steel
Fork - Whisky No.9 thru-axle, carbon blades, tapered carbon steerer tube, Flat-mount disc brake
Rear Dropout - Replaceable derailleur hanger
Rear Hub Spacing - 142 x 12mm; thru-axle
Front Hub Spacing - 100 x 12mm; thru-axle
Rear Brake - Flat mount, 140mm to 160mm
Front Brake - Flat Mount, 140mm to 160mm
Headtube 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" tapered Steerer Tube
Seat Collar - All-City Signature Brazed-On Seatpost Clamp
Seatpost - 27.2mm
Front Derailleur - (Clamp) 28.6 Band Clamp
Bottom Bracket - 68mm English
Tire Clearance Frame - 700c x 35mm w/o Fenders; 700c x 32mm w/ Fenders
Tire Clearance Fork - 700x35 Rigid Fork Spec 386mm Axle to Crown; 51mm offset

There are a couple of paintwork scratches (pictured) from dropped chains and general wear. Never been crashed though.

It’s worth noting the geo of this frame. I am 6’ tall and this frame fitted very well with a 100mm stem.
I would “normally ride a 58cm” so look at the reach measurement (389mm). The rest of the geo is all available here… https://allcitycycles.com/bikes/zig_zag_­ultegra

I can meet in Clapton or Deptford or anywhere reasonable in between, message me with any questions

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oh thanks, that looks great! Did you find it quite thick? from powder coat finishes I've had previously I would only think it was suitable for one layer, as it was very thick, especially around detials like the rack and guard braze ons. Also I don't know how good it would be for doing stencils with (which is my plan)

I talked to Mario Vaz and he can do a blast and primer for £50, so I think I will just do that and then try to do the rest of the work with the guys/girls near my work. That way I know the basis is solid and I'm not under pressure to get the primer on before there is any rust damage done to the frame

Yes good point will definitely build before painting!

Thanks, I'll give them a shout

Ah good, that is why I bought it, I currently have a stem extender on a frame with the same top tube measurement which makes the headtube the same measurement as this. I'm hoping it is close enough to make it comfortable without a stem extender, and I will be riding with swept handlebars a la:

This would be worth investing in I think as we do bike restoration at work

yeah that's a good shout. What is so unusual about the geo though? It looks like an upright touring frame to me? Am I missing something

I think that could be a great resource! I know you've talked about using Starchem to strip before, would you recommend Vaz over this? Just means a trip to Hither Green and an added expense but I'll do it if it will have a significant effect on the outcome.

Thanks so much, I've been reading through the custom paint thread and your advice is so comprehensive and useful! I am imbetween 2 painters, one who does automotive touch ups and the other does high end sculptures/painting (think Tate Modern/4th plynth), but I think this would be too much use to ask of their equipment.
Is there a paint gun/compressor you can recommend that is not too expensive? Something like this? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Timbertech-Airbrush-Compressor-Accessories-Nozzles/dp/B00LO4PKY2/ref=asc_df_B00LO4PKY2/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=294750500521&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8607816303851690642&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=20480&hvtargid=pla-420476380267&psc=1

The guy sold it as a tourer so it could be a roughstuff but it has 700c wheels and I thought the roughstuff was 26" wheels. Basically I am looking for a very upright position for a tourer.

Thanks! Sorry for the stupidity but what do you mean about the geometry? That it's so upright?

Just picked up this frame on ebay and planning a slightly mad project. If anyone can give me any tips I would really appreciate it as it's my first paint job. Resources I have near me:

• Proffessional artist's fabricators/painters, going to ask their advice on the painting
  
• Car spraying place, does touch up work for people following crashes, specializes in bodywork
  
• I work in a workshop with lots of spares/second hand parts to try from
  
  

What I am thinking of doing is:
1) Getting the frame sandblasted (if anyone knows a good cheap place in south london that would be great)
2) Doing a 4 colour spray in the style of the table runner shown
3) Building up with sweepbacks as a 2x9 with V brakes
4) Fitting guards and rack and kickstand to make a dream do everything bike, my current one is a 17.5kg rockhopper. Rides like a dream but weighs a ton

Any experience/threads about spraying at home would be great, especially good top coat/lacquering options that are reasonably tough. My current plan is to use washi tape to mark out the shapes between colours once the coats are dry, I have never done this and I'm worried it will crack the paint when I take it off.

Thanks and I will do an update once the frame arrives.

WTB ByWay TCS Gravel Tyre 650B x 47, as new, £20 the pair, collect in deptford or clapton

sorry I'm afraid not

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