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Potentially interested in the 600 brake calipers.

Ah OK I was responding to the post about swapping a cassette as opposed to a wheel; incidentally, I've had 8 speeds running on 1st generation ergo framesets where the OLN was 128, not quite 130, and the chain stay clearance wasn't sufficient for 10 speed, so best stick a wheel in first to check?
TBH, I can't see the point of putting a 'modern' group in, more speeds = finer tolerances, 8 speed nice and chunky, my 11 speed is a fiddle and expensive to maintain, £40 for a chain etc etc. but that's just my personal taste.

Yeah, wasn't saying you could just pop a 10 speed cassette on the same wheel. Just saying there was space, nothing physically to prevent it. Big groupset change/upgrade generally makes for rear wheel changes, too.

OK thanks for that. I know people will shudder, but if I wanted I could run a modern groupset on this then?

Yeah, absolutely. The groupset on there presently isn't ancient by any means. Looking at the 3rd picture, you could fit a 10 speed cassette in there, no problem.

This thread on a similar subject may be helpful: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=182069

i said it before, i wish i was taller.

^This. I also wish I was a baller.

Cheers for the split, 36x18. Quality gear in great nick, posted quick and packed well.

Many thanks and have a bump for that lovely crankset.

Provisional dibs on Crankset and Brake calipers should this fall through, and should you be willing to split it. Ta.

Bargainous mac.

Still available?

Still available? Would you post? Is there a rear derailleur included, can't see from pic, but thought it might be hiding behind the cranks.

Ta.

This is a bit like asda selling cheap milk. Seems like a good idea but somebody somewhere who deserves a better deal out of it is getting fucked. They're worth more.

I think high-end bike saddle manufacturers probably aren't living on the breadline, as opposed to dairy farmers who constantly have their profits eroded by supermarkets trying to squeeze a better deal for themselves.

Depends how you approach it, I suppose. Cycling is certainly an easy way to spend loads of money.

What's the length of the top tube c-c?

Bah! What a steal. Great looking frame, that.

Woof! If money was no object, I'd be onto this for sure.

Ok. My bad. I did think you could perhaps cut through the rear rim and take the frame & forks though.

Think once you've released the back wheel and clipped the cables you could conceivably angle the lock to fit through the chain/seat stays.

Hmm, too big for me but I could add it to my USPS bib shorts for a complete 'cycling pariah' outfit?

Love the Belgian bar tape.

Bargain with that mech. Too big for me, though.

If you didn't l;isten radio 5 live did 100 years of the tour 2h programme last night. Brilliant. Must listen.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b02x97y5/5_live_Sport_5_live_Cycling_100_Years_of_the_Tour_de_France/

Cheers for that. Top stuff.

Taking note from your story, I will undibs and check with the GF.

I'll take it if you'll post it. And if DFP doesn't take it.

You'd get more than 150 on ebay, though.

Howdy Coldharbour. Sorry to pry, but did you go on any training courses in learning how to build frames or was it just a process of learn as you go? I've seen a few about at the likes of the bicycle academy, etc. and wondered if you had any recommendations.

Damn, lovely frame. Alas, too big for me.

Just to echo most on here; Lovely work, wish I had more cash.

What size frame?