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Anyone?

According to the shimano site 2200 is 2x8 and 2203 is 3x8, but thanks anyway!

Anybody got any cheap shimano 3x8 STI shifters they could sell me (postage would be a bonus)

Thanks!

Yeah, I stuck another wheel in there which runs true in my other bike (it's the wheel that's in the photo.) It's better but not perfect.
I'm reasonably sure the spacing isn't 126mm since the 126mm wheel I have didn't fit and the original rear wheel has a Dura-Ace 7100 hub, which is 120mm spacing.

I picked up a old steel road bike a few weeks ago as a project and I think the seat/chainstays are out of alignment. It was impossible to get the rear brake to work because with the rear wheel aligned in the chainstays the rim was about 4mm out at the brake bridge.
It was about 2mm out on one side at the seat tube according to this (obviously the sheldon method assumes the rest of the frame is straight!)

I believe it's about 4-5mm out at the dropouts because the spacing is about that much wider than it should be. (120mm)

It's hard to illustrate but here's a photo of the bike - is it worth fixing/spending money on? Or should I just sell the components?

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/867382/Frame%20realignment/Photo%2024-11-2012%2010%2050%2000.jpg

How much would postage be for the mtb wheel?

I'm after some 27" tyres for an old road bike - anybody got a pair in good/new condition?

Does the ss miche work as a fixed too? If so, dibs!

Thanks for the offer but I don't think the reach is enough on those unfortunately.

Right guys, you've convinced me. The wheels need truing so I'll have to sort that out with the brakes. Cosmetically speaking it needs tape and maybe a different saddle (it didn't come with one so I just put a spare one on) Maybe leather tape to go with the hoods?

I have to replace the front brake anyway because with the aftermarket fork the previous owner put on the brakes don't actually reach the 27" rim! I think I might keep it as is (with new brakes, bar tape and maybe tyres) for the time being. If I switch to 700c is pedal clearance an issue? The current cranks look like they might be long enough to hit the ground.

Dibs 1 please :)

Picked this up the other day from a local man. He told me it was a 531 frame from a local builder up in Leicester called "Barry Bond" which he resprayed himself. It's got a mix of components on and the forks have been replaced:

Dura-ace crankset and derailleurs
600 Headset
Dura ace hubs on 27" mavic module E rims
Weinmann brakes

The front fork seems to be slightly too long for the drop of the brakes, even with the blocks right at the bottom (I don't know how the previous owner actually stopped the bike with the brakes like this!) so I think I might put a set of modern long drop brakes on there - maybe some of those Tektro ones? Do I need new levers too?

I want to convert it to a SS/fixed with a new rear wheel for use at uni and maybe some weekend rides. I want to make the move to 700c but I'm not sure what I should do with the original wheels - are they worth anything?

So what do you guys think - what needs changing and what should I keep?

Hey guys,

I'm looking for a set of brakes with a long reach (60cm+) with a traditional nut/washing fitting. Something like a set of Tektro R556 maybe?

Thanks!

The pictures don't seem to work for me but I assume the wheels can take a shimano 8 speed cassette?

If so, dibs please :)

Sorted

Anybody got a 16t freewheel they want to sell (+ post) me?

Thanks!

I've got a couple of old road bikes and I'm trying to decide which bike is a better bet for conversion. One of them has shorter dropouts than the other

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/867382/Photo%2016-09-2012%2017%2043%2003.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/867382/Photo%2016-09-2012%2017%2042%2013.jpg

Those are the shorter ones - do you reckon they are long enough to be able to effectively tension the chain?

Thanks guys :)

^ What on earth is that?

This sounds really good. Will definitely be signing up when I'm back in Oxford

Whereabouts oops north will you be headed?