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Still searching for the last bits...

http://www.lfgss.com/thread121621.html

In the meantime, the modern Tiagra brakes just looked wrong to me and ruined the 80s/90s theme so i've sourced the correct 1055 brakes to match the rest of the group set.

Also arrived in the post were new shiny dropout screws with original campag springs, note campy drop outs

As it's been sitting around longer than expected I've been doing some thinking about the condition of the frame. I looked into most possibilities but i've decided as it's served me so well that for the most part, i'll leave it alone. What i am doing is going carefully going over the frame with some Jenolite rust remover and if bare metal comes through i'll use a little grey zinc primer to keep it descent. Lastly it'll get a wax polish to protect it and get back some shine.

Only thing stopping me from finishing my bike...

I've misplaced the spacers that sit between the down tube shifter levers and the frame boss or bracket with boss, see pic (number 2)

I believe the correct part number is Y-643 38101.

I'm pretty desperate so will take the flat option too as long as it has the correct square recess in the back. If you have or know of anything please let me know

cheers

DIBS pending pm, tyres, sram shifter and mech, cork tape and pedals

cheers

Cheers, will do mate.

Well this is turning out to be a riveting thread...

Slow progress unfortunately due to sourcing small irritating bits that i've misplaced.
Thankfully it's coming together now, i just need to locate some shifter bits then i'm there.

First things first, hubs serviced and wheels given a true

All new cables fitted, it's also had new tubes, dropout screws and bar tape.

Looking like a bike again.

So jobs left

• setup gears
  
• setup brakes
  
• tape bars
  
• tighten, lube, thread-lock etc
  
  

Luckily whilst the weather is crap i can stick it on a turbo trainer to finish setting up.

I'm 99% certain i'm going to sell it once it's done due to lack of space, if your interested or know anyone that might be please pm me

cheers

Going on Ebay, please remove.

Open to reasonable offers before i stick them on Ebay

Happy new year all.

Back to work on the Elan, hopefully make some real progress soon…

Before i stick these on the Bay thought i'd try here first…

New Balance M577CB, Country fair pack, limited edition, made in the UK, size UK 9.5.

http://www.oki-ni.com/footwear/new-balance-men-s-country-fair-red-m577cb-sneakers-nba1620red.html

I purchased these in the summer for £120 from End clothing (have receipt), i went for 9.5 when in reality i'm a 9 hence why for sale.

They have been worn occasionally and do show signs of wear. There's scuffs to the inside on both shoes (see pics) but the overall condition is very good with no smells or wear to the sole.

Great shoes, incredible build quality, I haven't found this size cheaper than retail price, they appear to be sold out in allot of retailers, i'm asking for £70.

Collection from Whitechapel or Clerkenwell

Yeah it's been bullet proof as well as super comfortable. Not sure about the paint durability as to be fair it's held up well in the time i've had it.

few more pics.

Thought this might be of interest to some plus i've always wanted to do a project build thread…

So as i've got a new daily and this has been sitting in various boxes for the last few months i thought it was about time to rebuild my 84 Holdsworth Elan.

I've owned it for about 6 years now and it's been my commuting bike for most of that. It's by no means a rare or sought after bike but none the less i've never had a bike that received so much attention and as i may sell it, i want to build it to a standard that someone else will take proper care of her.

The bad stuff first.

The frame has it fair signs of use. Scrapes, chips and one dent on the seat down tube.

Unfortunately the original wheel set sat in storage has been "misplaced". This has scuppered my plan to rebuild it to factory spec as it simply isn't worth the effort to source the original parts.

The fork and rear brake hanger have been drilled out to accept a recess nut. The original brakes can still be fitted with the tapered mounting blocks but sticklers of originality may not approve.

The good stuff.

It's painted in metallic ice blue. As i said this bike gets allot of compliments, the colour even with all the scrapes is stunning. 90% of the marks were there when i purchased it and they've showed no signs of worsening in terms of bubbling, peeling or rust.

I have a full Shimano 105 group-set (bar more modern Tiagra brakes and original SR crankset) plus Mavic Open SUP CD rims.

The brake hangers being drilled out mean the use of proper brakes!

I have original bars, stem, seat post, pedals and saddle plus i fitted a new Prolite alloy sealed bearing headset less than a year ago.

I'll let the pictures do the rest of the talking

cheers, just to be clear it's the 7/8 speed 105 stuff i'm looking for from late eighties early nineties era

Wanted, Shimano 105 sc, 1055 or 1056 slr standard reach brake callipers and rear derailleur.

cheers

Stem sold.

Wanted.

Shimano 105 - BR 1056, SLR front and rear brake calipers, from early nineties.

Must be in good condition

cheers

I'll take the stem if you can be arsed to post.

pm'd

Wheels sold, cheers Thoma

I'm in the market for some new wheels for my roadbike (mavic on 105's, fulcrum 5's or similar, shimano hub) so would be up for trade on the V-sprints

Freewheel sold.

As i purchased the wheels with forum discount i'll be sure to make a donation back to the forum on sale.

Replied.

Forgot to mention miche rear hub is fixed/free

hi mate,

got some V-sprint wheels for sale, fixed/free, 3 months old, see link

http://www.lfgss.com/thread114736.html

Having the usual clear out due to lack of funds/space...

May be able to post some items but collection from Whitechapel/Farringdon preferable.

V- sprint wheels, SOLD

Shimano SF-MX30 16t freewheel, used briefly on wheels above replacing cheap token i had fitted, as new

£SOLD

3ttt Record 84 Quill stem, 90mm, 26.0 clamp. Purchased NOS last year, usual insertion marks but otherwise excellent condition (same can't be said of the box!).

£SOLD

Shimano 105 front mech (fd-1056) 28.6 clamp on, mint condition

£13

Shimano RX-100 front mech braze on, good condition

£8

Shimano AD-11 31.8 clamp for braze on mechs, needs a polish!

£5

pm'd

seen this in the flesh, it's a real gem. If i hadn't just spent twice as much building something similar i'd of had this!

Sold