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Glad you're on the mend, itsbruce. Take it easy.

Frame: Pendle (Columbus MAX)
Fork: Pendle, drilled by Pendle (Columbus Max)
Head set: Tange Seiki Levin (NJS)
Crank: Sugino 75 (144 bcd) (NJS) £110
Chainring: Sugino 75, 48t (NJS) £35
BB: Sugino 75 (NJS) £40
Rims: H+Son TB14 32h, hard grey anodised
Hubs: Paul Components 32h, chrome
Spokes: DT Swiss Competition (2 crossed), silver
Tires: Continental Grand-Prix 4000 23c wheels/tyres/tubes £280
Cog: BLB 15t, silver
Chain: Miche Track
Seat post: Dura-Ace 7600, 27,2mm £45
Seat: Flite Titanium £35
Stem: Nitto Jaguar 110mm Alu (NJS) £45
Handlebar: Nitto B125 (NJS) with black textil tape £45

I reckon about £600 worth of parts at fair forum prices, so say €700.

Is the frame worth €700?

I checked out this frame about 4-5 years ago when it was available on Gumtree in London. Sadly it was too big for me, but the frame was a beaut. The price was quite a bit cheaper back then, but there has been a Columbus Max mark-up over the last few years....

I've just about managed to resist this Columbus Max framed Simoncini - 59cm and v tight clearances. £250

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/simoncini-18-speed/1044031983#photo-content

The shed was raided last night (they took the roof off) and they got my winter commuter and my partner's Trek (blue, small with an adjustable stem and white rack).

Winter commuter details:

Glossy back Focus Merluza
Compact Geometry (seat tube 55cm, top tube 59cm)
Fulcrum 7 wheels with red hubs.
Specialized Toupe saddle
ITM stem
FSA Gossamer Triple crank
105 cassette and chain
Pro Lite Carbon seatpost, 27.2mm
Black rack and mudguards (rear part broken)
Altura rack bag
Knog Blinder R Rear light
Black bar tape
Durano tyres

Not expecting to see it again, but you never know. Stock image for reference purposes:

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Rode with a quick chap on a black fixed with bull horns this evening at around 5.20, heading South on the A56 through Sale and then on Park Rd.

"Hello" if you're "on here" - you were a good pathfinder...

Emyr on Cow Lane heading towards Ashley on his polo bike this morning...

I don't think he was at the presentation and I didn't know anything about him during the race as Ultan gave me enough to worry about. If that's his first 24hr he bloody smashed it!

I think it was his first 24hr. He did have a stab at London-Bath-London a few years back though (John Woodburn's record) and put in a creditable performance, IIRC.

Congratulations Hippy, top drawer.

Did you get to speak to my old S London neighbour, Alex Kirk (he's a great chap)?

For Sale - Complete Bike

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

14 Bike Co Lo Pro in matte black made by Lee Cooper Cycles, Oct 2010. In excellent condition, only a few light scratches and no dings.
Reynolds 853 OS main triangle and 725 OS stays. Fillet brazed. 100mm and 130mm spacing.
Frame is not drilled for a rear brake.
58.5cm seat-tube CTT
57cm seat-tube CTC
53cm effective top-tube
Easton EC 90 SL Carbon fork and steerer
Sugino Messenger cranks and TA 44T ring
Sugino BB
Tiagra Front Brake
Cane Creek 200TT lever
Halo rear wheel (fixed/fixed) and 15t Dura Ace cog
Ultegra front wheel
Pro-Lite Livenza bars 42cm
3TTT 4GX Stem – 135mm
Deda Zero 100 seatpost – 27.2mm (not pictured in photo).
Time Atac pedals
(Saddle and Carradice SQR block will be removed)

Sizing – I’m 6’ 2” and the bike is set up for me at this height in the photo below, but the frame is too small for me along the top-tube for fixed TTs...I’d suggest this would better suit someone in the 5’10” to 6’0” range.

I’m based in Wilmslow but the bike can also be inspected in Salford Quays, Mon to Fri. 9-5, if you let me know in advance.

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Me, commuting to Knutsford.

I'd ride a proper bike but the BB axle length for the cranks I bought on eBay was misquoted...

Hello! I'm the tall, bald chap on the black touring bike who passes you going in the opposite direction. I usually wave...

Keep spotting a chap on a polo bike on either Ashley Rd or Mobberley Rd (coming from Hale?) at around 08.20ish. Must be "on here"...

that was us.

first stop on our 40 mile ride.

Nice day for it, until the rain came... I passed you chaps on my way to Knutsford - think a Cinelli Vigorelli caught my eye at the traffic lights.

Spotted 5-6 fixeh types at the Bollin Fee in Wilmslow on Sunday pm.

A brian rourke bargain for someone if it fits and you're after a nice road frame

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/custom-built-brian-rourke-953-64cm-frame-costs-160000-new/1015548566#gallery-item-full-2

Damn. Too big for me at 6' 2".

A few approx. measurements for those that are interested.

Head tube: 25cm.
Seat tube (ctt): 64.5cm
Top tube (ctc): 60cm.

Okay, I'll write down what I would do in situation that you've described;

1 - If someone did a punishment pass while I'm in primary, I'd brake hard while moving a little into secondary till the vehicle is now in front of me, and resumed back into primary.

2 - If someone tailgating, I'd look back, acknowledge them and carry on riding till they think there's enough room to overtake, and if they did 1, I'll repeat what I did with 1.

3 - Horn blaring, verbal abuse etc. this is usually one of the situation where I'd just pull over and let them go, no point in confronting someone with a big broad sword against your garlic crusher.

4 - Very very rare, people just don't suddenly do this for no reason, they did when I confronted them back when I didn't had cycle training let alone experience, but nowadays it's rare as hen's teeth, if I did 3, then 4 is even less of a likelihood.

Without knowing the conditions on the ground, those default avoidance tactics are meaningless, Ed. They might be appropriate or they might not. Traffic and road conditions are dynamic and the circumstances of each incident are going to be different. However, you are at least addressing the point I made about the need to prepare and take action if confronted with a road user who takes umbrage at your central lane position.

...which happen once in a blue moon.

If they did all that, I'd just drop back and let them pass.

You made it sound worse than it is.

Ed, you need to anticipate what an impatient road user might do when confronted with a cyclist riding in the centre of the lane. Unfortunately, a sizeable minority of road users do not take kindly to this (pace Skydancer's earlier remarks) and it can result in poor and aggressive driving (not regularly, but intermittently). It is important to understand how different forms of riding behaviour can affect others as you are then in a better position to prepare for the potential consequences.

Exactly.

If you get beeped, all you need to do is to look back, acknowledge and carry on riding.

I'd also prepare yourself for the occasional, unpleasant occurrences - tailgating; unnecessarily close "punishment" passes; brake testing (i.e. they overtake and then slam on the anchors in front of you); more horn blaring; a bit of verbal abuse and, if you're really lucky, they will get out of the car to remonstrate with you.

All PMs answered.

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD

I bought this frame from the forum last year and rode it a few times at Herne Hill but as I am now leaving London I hope it can go to a good home.

This is a large track frame built by the Dorset frame builder Tony Greening. I'd suggest it would suit someone in the 6'1" to 6'4" range. In the pictures it is set up for me at 6'2", but was originally custom built for the late Rob Jefferies who was around 6'3".

Frame size:

ST - CTT 62cm
ST - CTC 60cm
TT - CTC 59cm
Head tube: 22cm

Wheels are true and the rims have never seen a brake. Drive chain has seen about 100 miles. Frame and forks are not drilled for brakes.

Component spec:

Columbus Max steel frameset and Columbus steel 1" threadless forks
Phil Wood 36 hole hubs laced to Mavic CXP 12 rims. Rear is fixed/fixed.
Dura-Ace 15t sprocket with Phil Wood lockring
Michelin Pro-Race 3 tyres
Stronglight 170mm chainset (48t chainring)
Planet X Superlight Team seatpost: 27.2mm - 350mm
KMC S10 stainless steel chain
Campagnolo Record headset
Specialized 120mm stem
Track drops (unknown) with All City track grips.
Specialized Toupe saddle
(Pedals not included)

Bad points:

Paint damage to seat stay and minor bar swing dent to top-tube after crash.

That said, the frame is straight and true and not structurally compromised. The paintwork is generally in excellent condition with a few small marks here and there.

Inspection in Tooting Bec welcome.

SOLD.

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First post in a few months/years. Thought I'd share a moment that made my blood boil last night, so much so I riskily recorded it whilst cycling:
http://youtu.be/XLQRuN-OwPw

On watching the footage I realized what vexed me so much wasn't the way he was driving up the ass of the poor cyclist ahead, nor the fact that he was actually slowing my journey but quite simply HE WAS QUEUE JUMPING!!! This is England!!

Worth Roadsafe-ing big brothers??

Some parts of CS8 have hours of operation (like many bus lanes). From memory, I think certain stretches of CS8 are Mon to Sat, 7am to 7pm. If the incident happened outside of the hours of operation, the driver would be allowed to use the CS lane - that does not mean it is advisable though. If it took place between the hours of operation, the driver should not be using a mandatory cycle lane.

The driver of this vehicle got a letter telling her not to attempt daft overtakes in future:

The Head On Overtake - Defensive Cycling 41 - YouTube

B. Anyone who needs a helmet cam in my opinion is either looking for trouble or is a fuckwit.

The value judgements above do not have to be mutually exclusive.

I understand Cyclegaz, SonoftheWindsInc and Magnatom amongst others are contributing helmet cam film to the programme. Brunelle's "London Calling" has also been used, but I believe he wanted to see the final edit before granting permission.

I refused to participate. On the plus side, Cynthia Barlow of RoadPeace was involved with the production.

Hatbeard yesterday at Tooting Bec and Ed Scoble this morning at the E&C.

In other news, a chap on a beautifully finished, wooden framed racing bike at the E&C. It appeared to have "ligneus" (sic) inscribed on the down-tube.

Who's here got a black low pro with Euston fork and bull horn bar?

Wiggling your hand to indicated potholes was particularly useful

If this was between Stockwell and Oval, it sounds like me, Ed. I have a bad habit of making rude gestures at people who have Dynohubs...

Also spotted: long-haired, Grupetto rider on a beautiful Roberts at Tooting Bec and Duncs on his Condor at the Elephant.

120 OLN out of the box, but can be respaced to 130.