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I'm after some old stylee rims, none of this covered in stickers and deep v malarky.
A set of Wolber Super Champion or the like would be spot on.
Looking for 32h 700c x 28mm, which according to Sheldon makes them an ISO of 622mm.

Cheers

So sad to hear,

Can't see the Bob Jackson up any more, did you get it?

hahahahaha!!!! i was bidding on that shirt too!! gutted when i missed out - my 8 second sniping was outdone,, properly gutted for days... this is what i'm busting instead..

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I think i'd be looking for a 23" as i'm 6.1 but i have that awful feeling inside me that even with a winter build and a Stan Pike TT in line to be finished this may grow into an obsession..

I've been thinking of building / buying a tandem for me and my girlfriend, stumbled onto this thread late night researching. I have now decided this is the work of clever men as you too have a Bike Notes shirt! If you ever see my girlfriend cycling up the Kingsland Road in hers, wave and say hello!

Dibs Bib shorts in large, large long sleeve jersey, large skin suit please!

A loose screw on the bottom of one of my keo cleats almost sent me into falling into traffic about a week after i started using them for touring. Couldn't get the cleat out of the pedal. I was just spinning the cleat off the shoe, if it wasn't for a save from my buddy behind it would have been messy.

Moral of the story always upclip to the left so if you do fall it's not into traffic!

Thanks to all the HH volunteers that have made the beginners sessions so great, see you all in the spring!

Any ideas about where to get retro Japanese decals?
After some for a hirame kuwahara.
I've had a look on most of the suggestions but most don't have a large Japanese range, any help would be great!

Getting my other bike out this morning, i looked down at the fork and it is bent plain as day. So 1 week later = fresh set of eyes = bloody obvious...

Doing a winter build with my girlfriend, looking for a frame and forks, ideally something British, 60's-early 80's so probably a 531. Hoping to pick up something with character, it doesn't need a perfect paint job, may have 25's or 28's for winter so doesn't need a super tight clearance.
Ideally with a BB and headset.
Looking to spend between 60-100 with components and condition considered.
Really appreciate any replies, we both can't wait to be getting some serious shed time in!

They're bent, look at the curve at the bottom...

The frame is mid 60's and the curve at the bottom, part of the style of the times. Although if i'm wrong on this, then it's been a major hazard since before i aquired it!
It was the line going through the head set into the forks that was concerning me. It's moving freely but lying it flat might be an idea. Simple things are often the best...

Low speed impact.
I'm trying to work out if the fork or frame was damaged. (You stare for so long, the more you need a second opinion!).
I put a new front wheel on, it fits fine and runs true but obviously don't want to be riding around if the front fork is bent..
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Matt's bike is lovely but unfortunately by his son, sorry for being a stickler on this, if any one else has a Stan Pike frame out there please get in touch!

QR was on old unit, mid 90's, my back wheel used to always slip and end up against the frame - must have reset and retighten a dozen times. Finally replaced it with a new one and never had that problem again. If only i'd done the front at the same time!!

They were 531 forks, but the frame is still very stiff you feel the vibrations much more than on a standard 531.
The Q/Rs were in at 90 on last checking, but i've had Q/R slip before even when set properly - but only on a back wheel...
I think bigger tyres at a slightly lower pressure and staying away from Q/R for my own peace of mind will suit me.
healing is going well, thanks every one!

Had quite a nasty fall a few days ago...
Going up on to a very small curb i took my weight off the bike to allow the bike to bounce without any weight on it, next thing i was well and truly tarmacked, front wheel was bouncing off into the distance...
The inner tube had popped, and the front wheel had come straight off.

Was my inner tube pumped too high? I ride on gator tyres, pressure at least 90, 700c- 25's

Did the front quick release fail? or was it just loose.
i'd been riding all day and not noticed any thing odd but it was an old QR..

Is going to a bolted on front wheel going to lessen the chance of this happening in the future?

Am i riding too stiff a frame round London streets, a 531 competition..

There was a row of three of us at similar speed and i was the only one who's wheel came off. Worst thing was afterwards watching all the Boris Bike's filter past while i had to nurse a torn up shoulder!

Ta!

Great price for a 531 competition, good luck with your sale!!

I'd inquired about the Mercian last night and have Pm'ed again on this new thread, fingers crossed...

Can i dibs an Ellis Briggs if it a 23? the fancier the better! i can see being a jolly come lately has put me quite far down the waiting list, but better late than never, p.m ing a reminder as i'm sure this has turned into quite the uncontrollable creation!

Looking for a Stan Pike frame, 60cm. A 59cm would also be great and 58's considered.
Ideally in very good condition, and not white, but as always it's just got to pull the heart strings then every thing else goes out the window...

have a 1979 Reynolds 531 22.1/2" Stan Pike built Don Farrell, nicely filed lugs and deck of card suite cutouts on the inner fork tangs...it's at Mario Vaz's at the moment geting a new coat of paint (Ivory with blue lug lining) am asking £175 if of interest

I'd be very interested in seeing how the Stan Pike frame turns out if it's still going, i had one possibly attributed to him from his early days before a lovely car had its way with mine.
Sorry if this seems rude but are you sure it's Stan Pike? Just as i was never quite sure with my last one i want to be sure this time round!

definitely going to try some of those magnetic bb's will let you know how i get on!

The Metropolitan Police run a cycle crime unit called The Cycle Task Force who can be found through the Metropolitan website. If you see your bike or know where it may be after a theft you can contact them and they have "protocols" for retrieving stolen bikes.
They do not advise trying to retake the bike yourself encase the situation escalates.
They aren't a rapid response unit and watching what you believe to be your bike slip through your fingers can be very frustrating.

Last spring i started doing more cycling (more than just the London commute around town) I found getting up early and getting a train out of London was a great way to get away from the traffic and get into good countryside quickly.
I headed for Suffolk and Norfolk first as it's not too hilly and you can get yourself used to clocking up a few miles before heading into hillier parts.
Try the South Downs for something really enjoyable but hilly.
Be careful though as although their are loads of great cycling routes nation wide, which you don't need any GPS to enjoy, they may not all be suitable for a road/racing tyre.