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so close to pulling the trigger on these... accept £50.65?

yeah, what year were these made?

whats the hub dimension on these?

Pm me please.

thanks

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PM regrading the grand sport Quill pedals...

Ideally 165mm but would consider 170mm

Id like the lazer etched version but would consider the engraved version too.

cranks + chainring + dustups + bolts + threads in good condition

PM me please
Thanks

gutted.

PM re: cranks + chainring

how much for a freewheel cog?

check your PM/email please...

I thought about this Vélo and have it as a backup option however It's something that I know will be rewarding having sourced and built my own bike. The enormity of the task is not lost on me but i don't want to give in just yet. My main concern is what you pointed out: "safe"

Makes sense Skully, I had a look at the Phil hubs and they're a thing of beauty, (i think i need them). I really like the look of the H plus Son wheels, hopefully BLB gets a full range in. 32 holes should be enough for daily commutes? Im not mad on having loads of spokes but in retrospect stronger/sturdier is the way to go.

xhrist this is not exactly going to be cheap now is it! ( no half measures )

great stuff gents, yes Im after something quite sturdy so a deep V rim sounds like the ticket, I'll check out Goldtech too, the Phil gear is beautiful but i could do without import duties. It sounds as though 16 spokes isn't going to cut it for everyday city commutes, pity as i really like these wheels. A front brake on a single speed non fixed is not ideal i guess.. keep the advice coming please

Great thanks, i have been reading sheldon browns website which is excellent.
I'll sniff out that book too.

hello folks

I found this community of yours and wanted to ask your opinions as Im taking the plunge and attempting to build my own single speed bike for commuting purposes. Im pretty clueless technically so I guess this is my first post of possibly many ( i shall endeavor to scour this site for any questions/answers beforehand).

I wanted to make sure the wheels Im currently looking at will fit the bike.

I'll be buying in a cinelli vigorelli frame and the wheels Im eyeing are a set of 700c Campagnolo Shamals 14 hole front and 16 hole back. The back hub comes with a 9 speed cassette which I'll be looking to replace with a hub i can alternate between fixed and freewheel. Im not sold on the idea of riding fixed at this stage so will install a front break.

What are your thoughts on riding 14/16 spokes on the road, ie: do you think this is sufficient or am i looking at destroying these rims? ( I weigh in at 74 kg's )

The back wheel is also warped by a centimeter or two but i figured this could be easily trued/ corrected? ( or not? )

I guess what Im asking is whether or not anyone can recommend a hub which could replace the one on the back wheel in order to get it to fit this frame. (unless of course this is not possible?)

like i said, Im completely new to all this so any info would help me out immensely.

thanks
flame away...

This is gold dust. Thanks for the info, bookmarked and saved.

greetings, Im new here too (signed up 3 minutes ago)
been riding bikes since i could walk but now very little about them. I live in london and commute everyday, I've decided on attempting to build a single speed seeing as i currently only ever use 3 gears.
Once my 24 hour probation expires I'll post something up and see if anyone can help me out, so much to learn... peace

YouTube- Céleste Boursier-Mougenot at Barbican Centre, London

this tickled me recently, check out the jimmy pagesque solo at 50 odd seconds..

I just started reading The Griffters by Jim Thompson. so far so good...

Ok here goes, Im new here and unfortunately don't really have anything to offer as yet but am seeking advice and guidance on my first foray into building my own bike.