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So, just me who thought it looked better with the paint still on?
No, not just you!
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Love these little things
Very neat, more details please?
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The answer to your question op is yes.
Here is mine
That used to be a nice bike!
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Got my self a new Gazelle, feels nice but it needs some work. ill be changing and upgrading a few things over the next few months.
I got a Champion Mondial a few months back, it's a great bike, I hope your build will compliment the greatness of that machine!
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You know you can just visit him in prison?
Really? I know his after sales might not be the best but it isn't that bad surely?
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Its true you always hit something, but its harder to get accurate so its easier for gears to crunch around and change as they are closer, i wouldnt like to go more than 8 speed frictioned...
I've used 9 speed friction bar ends for ages with no hassle at all, I'd try on my 10 speed as well if bar end changers weren't so expensive!
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Thanks guys, yes I think everything will be black although I'll try it out with cowhorn bars and see how that goes, the pink/white combo looks better than I thought it would!
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Quick update, the frame decals were in a poor state so they are now removed and everything cleaned up. The bottom bracket and dropout adjusters were pretty hard to get out due to corrosion but got that sorted too now so thought I'd stick some wheels on and see what it looks like.
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The Gazelle much more fun to ride, and looks fantastic.The Raleigh It's not as fun to ride[/QUOTE]
Looks like you answered your own question there, keep the Gazelle!
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Ok you've persuaded me, the pink (and mother of pearl) stays, as long as you promise not to point and laugh at me!
Out of interest, does anyone know who was making Carrera bikes for Halfords in the 90s? I've heard Dawes made them for a while, not sure how accurate that is though. -
It's pink! I'll get beaten up round here if I go out on a pink bike!!!
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I picked up this Carrera with the intention of converting it to fixed, the paintwork is a bit ropey so planning on a rattlecan respray, yeah I know but it's hardly a classic! It's a Reynolds 501 frame, I'm thinking from the early 90s, it's pretty heavy but looks solid enough, time will tell!
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fify
Much obliged!
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Not sure if this is worth £50 or not, not much info out there about Ammaco road bikes
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Sorry for not ignoring the Brooks, but does anyone know which model it is? It's exactly what I need. It's not a Team Pro or Swift, I don't think.
I'd say it was a Pro as well, looks just like my very old one!
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It looks like the month or so it took to get my issues sorted with Hilary wasn't so bad, and at least he came good in the end! Such a shame though as he sells some pretty nice stuff!
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Hm. My frame finally arrived and it's in way worse condition than advertised... I've sent him an email asking for a refund and return address and he hasn't responded yet. I'm in the library all day so I can't phone him during work hours.
Did you get the issue resolved in the end?
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This is my Champion Mondial AB from 1988, I've only just built it up with parts that I had available, it would be nice to have components of the time but either way it's a cracking bike!
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I never got a chance to phone him this week, however the spare part that was damaged arrived yesterday so thought I'd remind him this morning via email that we'd agreed he would give me a small refund for supplying me with a frame of a lesser value than the advert. He replied later today and refunded the amount, one month after I raised the issue with him! So all in all, he has some nice stuff, in my case he sent it out exactly when he said he would, but if it goes tits up don't expect it to be resolved in a hurry!
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You tried ringing him, Polco?
You know, I never even noticed he had a contact number there! Saying that he has had plenty chances to rectify the situation whether speaking over the phone or via email!
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Did you get a reply from Hilary yet? Still waiting here, he offered a partial refund a week and a half ago then nothing............
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I bought a frame off of him two weeks ago - it still hasn't arrived, and I've emailed him a few times asking if it has been dispatched and if there is a tracking number; he hasn't got back to me. Has anyone heard anything from him?
I've found he is very slow to get back to you once you have paid for something but at least he has got back to me, (usually after a week) Yodel seems to be pretty bad for deliveries, maybe the problem is at their end?
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Perhaps he's been busy posting on the internet about you.
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Hmmm, maybe. But then he didn't give me any cash in exchange for anything, so perhaps I'm justified in highlighting poor customer service?
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I notice Hilary has updated his website today, meanwhile I'm still waiting for a response from him...........
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Just got a Raleigh Nova on Gumtree for a tenner! I almost went past it as it was poorly titled in the ad, thankfully they had a photo so I had a closer look. Plenty of surface rust but it looks solid, and it was great fun to ride home on!