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Front mech now purchased from Postman. Still looking for Brakeset and Cranks.

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My bike is currently fitted with a 1989/1990 Campagnolo Xenon groupset (minus wheels), which is the notorious one that had plastic brake levers, and a coating that wore off everything once the bike had been out in the rain once. Here's what things currently look like for example:

I'm therefore after something from the same era, in much better condition. Specifically, brake levers, brakes, cranks, and front mech (which is a braze on one. Current one is Shimano 105, with a bent cage which really doesn't work very well). Rear mech is OK, but if you've got one of those you'd like to chuck in to sweeten the deal, then I could be tempted. I can use the chainrings I've got, so condition of those is unimportant, but I'd prefer the other parts to be in good condition, though they don't have to be perfect. I'd rather spend less money and get something that is in good condition, rather than spend lots of money for perfection.

Let me know what you've got.

Thanks

Indeed, it's a shame whoever owned these before on their fixie ran with a brake at the front. That said, the brake surface looks a lot better in real life than the photo's - absolutely fine for a road bike. I do almost feel guilty knowing I'm going to wear the unused rear brake surface, but glad that these wheels are finally getting used.

Skull_&_Biscuits - you're right - photo is on Giggs Hill Green

Thanks Rik

No sign of a frame number on the dropouts. I'm not going to remove the fork for the moment - will have to wait until I do my next headset service.

My LBS managed to get the rear cog off, and these have now converted back to road use, so they're no longer for sale....

I used to have a Legnano - beautiful bike! That's not why I'm posting though. I picked up a bike this week, and whilst it's clearly a Pearson, I was wondering if anyone knew who the framebuilder was:

Some research suggests that Dave Yates used to make Pearson frames, but this doesn't look like one of his - the rear seatstays and internal cable routing don't look like his sort of thing:

The only frame number is '56'

Finally, does anyone know what tubing it's made of? It's very lightweight, and has a 27.2mm seatpost.

The brakes and chainset are salt corroded but useable, but apart from that, we're ready to go! I'd forgotten how lovely decent friction downtube shifters are from a simplicity perspective.

I've got this for sale, if you're still looking:

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=89168

Guy next to me this morning on Piccadilly had a clip out fail. Wibble wobble.... frantic attempt to unclip.... fall, just as the lights turned to green.

Felt sorry for him. We've all done it!

There is a nice Motobecane and a Peugeot up for sale in the classifields right now.

Worth having a look at both.

With all due respect, neither of those would be what I would call quality bikes. They do look nice, but they were most definitely at the cheap end of the market when new, with Hi-Ten steel frames (giving them names like '2040' tubing, with a sticker that apes a Reynolds one does not make them any better), and budget componentry, such as Simplex Delrin deraileurs and chrome rims.

I'm after something that isn't made of gas pipe.

That's always a possibility. It's not the really the height that's the problem though, but the reach. That stem would bring the bars even closer than they already are. Ideally, I'd want something like that, which also had a longer reach than my existing stem (120mm)

Ultimately, if you're working with that sort of reach stem, at full height adjustment, and it's still to small, the only way is to go up a frame size or two. I've got a couple of leads now on some lovely bikes, but neither would be cheap!

Nothing decent has turned up yet :(

Giant ruled out of the equation (note to seller - plain gauge own branded chromoly frame, with hi-ten forks is not 'hardly any different' to Reynolds 531), so I'm still looking.

Would consider paying good money for something special from a decent frame builder (Mercian King of Mercia, Bob Jackson tourer or something with curly lugs would be lovely!), or even something ordinary, but well respected like a Raleigh Randonneur, Dawes Galaxy, British Eagle Touristique, Orbit Gold Medal or similar.

Maryann, I've PM'd you regarding the Giant, depending on the quality of the steel it's made of (I really am after some good quality Reynolds/Columbus/Tange or similar)

xmilosx - 62cm is a bit too big I'm afraid, but thanks for the offer.

I've now purchased a beautiful Jack Taylor tourer, so I'm no longer looking. Thanks for the leads everyone.

Nice that you got a reply. Doubt that it will change anything though. I still treat Addison Lee cabs like tipper lorries - i.e. vehicles to keep well clear of!

In fact, I had one AL driver overtake me at a pinch point only yesterday evening. I banged on his front wing as he attempted to pass. That made him pull back, but he still overtook with inches to spare once the pinch point was passed. At least I'll always know to ride in primary at that point from now on......

I've got a Mavic MA40 rimmed, Shimano 105 hubbed wheel (for screw on freewheel) in 126 OLN, which is true, and was in daily use until a couple of weeks ago that you can have for £10 collected (from Kingston or West End, or possibly anywhere in the middle on my commute in)

The only problem is that it needs a new axle (which you can get for £5 or so).

Dibs - PM'd

Putney Bridge is closing completely for 3 months from 14th July. Apparently, pedestrians will still be allowed across, but there will be no special dispensation for cyclists. Given the amount of peds that usually use the bridge, plus those who are displaced, plus the amount of commuters wheeling their bikes, the whole thing is looking like it's going to be a disaster.

For those of us coming in from Surrey and SW London via Richmond Park to the City and West End, is there any viable alternative that doesn't take you miles off route over Hammersmith Bridge, or into the path of the Wandsworth one way system?

EDIT: No longer for sale

EDIT: No longer for sale

I've acquired these via a trade with my brother in law, and was hoping I could convert the rear to road use, as it's originally a road hub that has been converted to fixed. Having tried to remove the sprocket though, I've failed, as it looks like it's been put in place by locktite. If anyone has any similar road wheels, I'd be happy with a trade.....

Onto the wheels:
Both have Mavic hubs. Front is 100mm spaced, rear is 120mm, and both are 28H, with FiR Tour Rims and Velox rim tape

Front is radially spoked with aero spokes, with a used but not that badly worn brake surface - plenty of life left.

Rear is traditionally spoked, with a 16T sprocket.

Both hubs run sealed bearings, and are silky smooth.

Pics below:

EDIT: No longer for sale

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