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DAMMIT. Should check forum more often.

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I just soiled myself—sexy bike. What rims are they? Gorgeous.

[edit - ignore me, just saw the SHAMAL]

...so I'm in the market for a chain lock to back up my Kryptonite New York D lock and had a look / try on of one of these in Tokyo Fixed today.

Good, comfy lock, bit worried that it's a bit too hipster but think it's perfect for taking down to the pub when you don't want to bring a bag and aren't wearing a belt (I love pies). But just not sure how much protection one of these things give against Hackney's finest.

Anyone got experience? Would love to see a stress test on one.

Goddamn that is a gorgeous bike.

Don't know enough about the parts to be able to make a judgment call on the value of it all, but goddamn. That is gorgeous.

Bump.

dibs on benotto bar tape

Got my frame back from Armourtex last week, have to say was very happy with the advice and service.

The only downside is that the palette of RAL colours seems fairly limited compared to the options you have when wet spraying.

Thought the turnaround was super quick too, two days, bam.

Word of warning though—I get the impression that the coat can be a bit fresh when they give it back to you. I was ripping off the bubble wrap (with scissors, I am an idiot) and I nicked the a coat slightly leaving a minor scratch, but no biggie.

Anyway, here she is: RAL 6027 with a clear lacquer.

Full size can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthony_lui/5195716997/

Hey all, just wanted to share my new pride and joy all done up and finished:

Just another Bianchi Pista. Won't bore you with the description but if you're curious you can read it here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthony_lui/5195716997/

@skelator how much clearance you got on those mudguards? They look great.

Hey guys, I'm about to take a bike on a long haul trip (to Australia) and was wondering anyone would have it on any faith that one of these bags padded with cardboard (and probably even bubble wrap) would survive the journey?

Is this the Korean version of a Faggin?

I like the angle on that! Those stems are hard to find these days.

Bit funny handlebar angle, still...

thanks for the tip biz, might pick up a pair from Tokyo Fixed when I get paid (or made)

Hey all, just wanted to point your attention to this tweet I just saw:
[INDENT]“friend escaped an attack last night at the bottom of Debeauvoir square..6 boys tried to ambush here when she cycled past.”
http://twitter.com/#!/IaraCastro/status/27732765059
[/INDENT][INDENT]“she managed to escape fortunately. Maybe worth warning people who cycle around there. It was before 8pm. scary stuff!”
http://twitter.com/#!/IaraCastro/status/27732796816
[/INDENT]Been following the thread about the no-gooders jumping cyclists around there so thought I might mention it in case any of you need any more warning to stay away!

Not fond of them then? Was looking at getting a pair of their work pants for winter riding but just need the squids for it

That is gorgeous but waaayyy too small for me. Bump!

pm jimm if you want to buy one

I don't think he gets it

Are Pakes the Walmart bikes? Or am I thinking of something else?

Provisional dibs—for a friend

If any of the above dibbers fall through I will take! :)

Yeah deffo—gonna hold off on the bar tape until I get it resprayed... also going to swap out the bars for a set of chromed ones so will sort that out then

Hey guys, here's a WIP of my current project

Bought the pink Pista off Hobo and have been building it up with parts bought from you kind kind forum people:

Running HF Phil Wood hubs (bought from esbee—thanks mate) laced to Phil spokes to Velocity deep-Vs built at BLB who were very helpful
Criterium bars / 1A stem
Goldfinger brake to custom job Campag Record brakes (they've been painted gold and been pantographed)
Miche primato cranks (from artisteface—thanks) -> 107mm Miche BB -> Phil Wood cog (should probably add this to transmission DB) w/ an Izumi SuperToughness Chain
Brooks Swallow to no name seatpost and I think that's it

Going to ride it for a while to see how it feels then it's going to go to Armourtex to get it back to Celeste Green, then will try to find someone to leather stitch the grips. Also bought some decals from cyclomondo to put on.

Also wanting to swap out the clunky goldfinger for a Paul E-lever.

Anyone else also think that the fork has got too steep a rake on it? Any recommendations? As an aside, want to get the stem pantographed. Anyone had any experience doing this?

Anyway wanted to thank all you lot for posting up such helpful info on LFGSS, donation definitely on the way.

Cheers

Hi jimalex, can I provis dibs with a view to having a look at it during the week?

Dibs E-lever if any of these fall through—if it's in silver

Oh. Wow.