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I remember my first bike with Look pedals. The eBay advert said "Keo" pedals, so I wore Keo cleats. They were a little loose and rattly once clipped in, which I assumed was normal. After a few miles I stood up to sprint down a hill and then felt both my feet release from the pedals just as a transit van was overtaking me. So (at 20mph) I flumped suddenly forwards, my feet were dragging along the road and my manhood was getting seriously acquainted with the top tube. I was imagining how my face would feel against the tarmac, but managed to keep the bike upright and not swerve into the van. I lost a lot of plastic on my shoes, and had chronic testes-ache.
Turns out I actually required Deltas.
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Might not be useful to you, but I have a very tasty brand new 28h Zipp 208 hub. Shimano fit. 210g.
http://www.zipp.com/_media/images/support/identify/hub_timeline/H-208-ASY-001.pdf
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Altura soft-shell jacket, M, in excellent condition. Not a mark on it, hard to distinguish from new! It has been washed a couple of times, and it's apparent that someone has used the pockets. I bought it for myself, tried it on, cursed my personal dimensions, then took some photos:
21.5" pit to pit
28.5" top to bottom inc. collar£25 + £3 postage. Or might swap for a beanpole-friendly jacket.
Rolls saddle, red suede. 1987. Classy. One mark on the side, and a scuff/cut to the back. I was once congratulated by my LBS: "nice choice of saddle there mate". True story. The suede is smooth after years of bum-action and still looks the business. Might come up more fluffy after some attention with a suede brush, but it's probably more comfortable in this condition. No chaffing! Gold colour hardware and rails.
£25 + £3 postage. Or may trade for an immaculate black leather Rolls, or a Titanio?
Sidi shoes, size 47. Three-screw cleat mounting. Includes 6 Sidi cleat bolts. Great condition. Your feet will like they're on a retro space mission.
Uppers: Excellent cond, one small scuff on toe of left shoe. Silver finish still holding up well.
Soles: Typical cratching where the toes hit the ground on stop/dismount. Heels not too bad, they are replaceable but won't need it for a long time!
I bought these to wear them, but they're slightly too small for me. If you wear a UK 11 then these are probably perfect. Seems I need 48s.£30 + £3 postage.
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NOS Campy Omega V tub rims, 36h, ending tomorrow
![](http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/$(KGrHqMOKjcE6dl49JuKBOr(U9Kg1Q~~60_12.JPG)
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Seems I missed a lovely Coppi frame with curvy tubes! Also a real bargain considering the wheels/parts.
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I have an attractive hand built Brian Rourke 653 frameset, which is about a 60cm square.
Chrome looks excellent, and most of the paint looks tasty, except for some cable rub on the head tube and immediately around the cable guides there's some surface rust.
Looks a bit like a Merckx! Not sure what to ask for it really. Let me know if you're interested.
Pics [here](http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqUOKnQE5JRmd157BOTkSsLfKg~~48_12.JPG), here, here and [here](http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqYOKpcE4vZ!uLtQBOTkSyZiQw~~48_12.JPG).
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Frame building jig:
If I had the space/cash I'd buy that! I'm building a table-top version from alu profiles for <£100. Like this.
Don't suppose anyone knows somebody with a lathe who performs favours for beers?
Dibs headset if it's nice and smooth. Will PM.