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edscoble[/U];1885656]Why do you want opinion when you already brought the Cobra? isn't that defeating the point?

I know, I know, I'm just hoping I have made the right decision after I hit the buy button...yeah horse before cart and all that lark :-)

Right lads, finally got the bike stripped down at the weekend after managing to secure from George at GB Croydon some original stickers, I even managed to get some original Columbus tubing stickers as well.

Frame is being sprayed Pearlescent White with the Replacement Red Stickers lacquered over the top, I'm going to have to stick with the Mavic Cranks until some nice Campag Pista 165's turn up at the right price.

As the rear brake bridge was drilled I'm having that brazed back up. The wheels are Campag Large Flange 32 at the Back and 36 at the front (radial), I wish it was the other way round but beggars can't be choosers.

So my questions: -

Until the bike is back together I won't be able to assess the size stem I need, but I figure to keep to Cinelli for bars and stem to keeps things looking cool, any recommendations, I normally use 46cm Bars on the road, but appreciate narrower for a track bike, so which model of bars and stem should I look for? The Bike came with some Cinelli 65-40's which I think will be too narrow, what size diameter stem to they take 26 or 25.8mm?

It seems impossible to get a genuine Campag Pista Headset, is there much difference with the Strada set?

I've just ordered from Hubjub some of their Cobra Clamp on brakes with lever, so that should cover me with brakes for the road.

I'll post pictures when finally done, I'm also restoring a Geoffrey Butler Audax bike with Athena 11 speed, now that should look bling with Genuine Candy Apple Red paintwork!

Sorry to drag this up again, I have taken a gamble and bought from Hubjub some Cobra clamp-on brakes in silver, with circular and oval clamps, complete with cable and lever.

Seemd a good buy for £49, has anyone had any experiences of these versus the Dia-Compe model?

If it helps, I wear Sidi Size 43 Ergo 2's in the summer and thought I'd be better getting a pair of 44's in the Goretex winter shoe, wish I had got the 43 as they are a lot looser than I thought they would, OK if you wear two pairs of socks, but too loose without them.

BTW they are really warm.

Have you got a picture of the fork? It's doable if the fork has enough material to drill. I know Dammit on here had it done to a bike he owned and I think Edwardes in Camberwell did it for him.

Cheers, I'm travelling down to Southampton to pick it up in the morning so will load some photos when I get back (Subject to snow)

So has no one got any advice about drilling the front forks to accept an Allen key fitment front brake?

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I used to have a very similar one when I was young - same bar tape too!

Cheers JC, do you know I had two of them frames and a couple of roads frames as well and the only photo i have of one of them has gone missing, mind you it was over 30 years ago.

BTW George Clair is still at GB in Croydon, not sure if Bert O'Sullivan has retired now?

Can anyone answer the following question for me?

1. Not sure if the front forks are drilled, but if they need doing, can I fix it to take a later day Campag brake or will I have to go for an early super record?
   
   

Thanks

Cheers Lads, looking forward to get my hands on it.

Those Mavic Cranks look dead ringers for Campag, just hope it is 144bcd so that all my spare rings fit.

Hi All,

I already have a Giant Omnium set up for the track, TT's and training but have wanted to get a GB frame for years as I am reminiscing my youth when I used to ride & race them especially at Herne Hill.

I finally tripped over the following which is my perfect size and spec: -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220699545233

I won't be picking it up until next week, but have a few questions if anyone can answer them:-

1. Anyone have any ideas of a date of manufacture, the girl who owned it bought it 2nd hand 6 years ago, it doesn't look as chunky as my old GB frames from the mid 70's so I'm guessing mid 80's?

2. Not sure if the front forks are drilled, but if they need doing, can I fix it to take a later day Campag brake or will I have to go for an early super record?

3. If it needs respraying can I still get the transfers?

4. She says it has Mavic Cranks, but I have never heard of them, they look like Campag, but would welcome anyone's thoughts.

Finally I have paid £400, which seems reasonable seeing at it has Campag Hubs (Hoping they are record, but I didn't want to go asking too many questions)

Opinions welcome?

Hi, I have a couple of 8 speed cassettes, I'll check them out tomorrow and advise.

Hi Varno, Probably didn't explain my self clearly.

1. Do you do a 50mm deep rim

2. If I want bladed spokes can you do that?

3. Have you now got white hubs in?

Thanks for clarifying.

Hi Varno, I'm interested in some Black Novatec with Black 50mm rims (Are the 50's machined?), radial spoking, can you do black bladed spokes?

Depending on the colour of the frame I buy I might need white, any ideas when you are back in stock with the white?

Dibs Please, I would like a large posted please if you have one left, can you PM me your PayPal details?

That's a nice Cinelli bike at a good price.

One of our girls will be selling her one in mid September to part fund a new bike for October.

Is there much demand for the same frame in the smaller sizes ?

You can have a preview here :

http://picasaweb.google.com/trackkitforsale/CinelliVigorelliTrackFrame#

regards Allister

Allister, how much are you going to ask for the frame as may be interested if the price is right?

Benjy are the ergos QS or non QS?

How much are you wanting Henry?

Bought a few weeks ago, but decided to stay with Black.

27.2mm

221g 25cm of the main Carbon part or 32cm top to bottom

I paid £35 plus postage, so am looking for the same.

Sold

Hi Hilary, you have payment and PM for the Chorus Open Pro 9 Speeds

Many thanks.

Hi,

I'm interested in the: -

AMPAG CHORUS CASSETTE hubs on MAVIC BLACK OPEN PRO 32H rims 12-23T 9spd cassette very good, rear tyre needs replacing £65

What hubs are they, don't look like record as not lube hole?

What are the breaking surfaces like?

Are the bearings smooth.

Rims True.

If yes to the above, then how much to post and I'll take them off you.

^ http://www.lfgss.com/payments.php

Sale complete now, thanks everyone, Oscar is the lucky fella.

As promised have donated £25 to the LFGSS

No probs mate.

I bought this frame last year to use as a winter frame, but decided I needed full mudguards and bought a cheap Aluminium frame to use instead. I did manage to get some crud mudguards to fit as can be seen in one of the pictures, but it was very tight and I never quite managed to get them perfect as I was impatient.

I did about a 1000 miles on it and could not believe how comfortable it was.

It has Carve HM Carbon Fibre forks with a 1" steerer, these are quite close clearance and the fork fitments say Columbus.

The frame itself measures Centre to Centre Seat Tube 53cm, Centre to Top 55cm and the top tube is 55cm. This is what most would regard as a 53cm Frame.

Through the autumn last year I enjoyed riding it so much that I seriously considered having it resprayed, but decided against it through a shortage of cash.

The carbon on this frame is perfect however this frame is used and has a few rub marks, a couple of the transfers are lifting and around the headset there is a small amount of Paint bubbling.

This would be the prefect Training bike for someone who like me does not wish to ruin their best bikes.

The headset and bottom bracket come with it and are Campagnolo, I have just renewed the bearings in the headset as well.

The front mech fitment is braze on and it has a removal rear hanger.

I'm not going to mess around with prices, I would like £175 for the frame, where else could you buy a Carbon Frame from a top Manufacturer for that price. (I'll also make a donation to the LFGSS)

I would prefer collection, but will send out by APC if there are no alternatives, I will take PayPal as a gift only.

If it doesn't sell by the end of the week then I'll put it on fleabay.

Up

£600?

Can't upload pics - computer says no

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