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Doesn't look like it would fit 406s, imo

Front wheel?

I was so close to preordering a Neutrino, but couldn't bring myself to spend that much on a +1 bike. Best of luck with the build

No worries, questions welcomed.

Can you please clarify what you mean by Campagnolo ends?
No sign of who made the BB shell, but it fits a regular old English threaded BB square tapered BB
Front 100mm. Rear 120mm.
Forks and frame both have number 143 stamped on them. Fork is also stamped with 51376. Frame stamp is difficult to read but I think it says ?3922.
The rear eyelets are missing because the previous owner chopped them off, then basically did the same as me: bought it but never built it up. Check my first ever post (don't worry I don't have a long history).
Pics attached for 700c wheels. Bear in mind the rear is a 38c tyre.
No pics from when I bought it unfortunately. Extra pics added to OP due to file limits

Fairly well used but perfect for a beater.

26x2.35 wired

Postage difficult (but still possible) because they're wired. I live in Bedford but can organise to bring them down next time I'm London, which may be a few weeks still
Free to collect, or organise a drop-off.

Young's 531 steel frame 23 inch top tube c-c

Bought some years ago to make a fixed gear townie but never got around to it.
I believe it's a 1960's frame, but I bought it as a raw frame so I've only got the serial number [51376] to go on to identify it. Gorgeous wrapped seatstay lugs.
Fork steerer is 1", 180mm long
Bottom bracket/chainring not included.

Not completely sure of its value, offers considered.
I live in Bedford, but come to London every few weeks. Can arrange drop off next time. Collection also welcome if you can organise it

Dibs forks. PM incoming

This is peak functional. Love it

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/337333

EBB has been faultless, not a peep out of it and easy to adjust.

That being said, the previous owner swapped the chain to a heavy duty one, and in combination with the IGH it's definitely not a silent runner. Doesn't bother me at the moment though.

Quite possibly. I've seen an instructional on YouTube that takes 2 cut donor forks and slaps a tray in between them.
I'll be giving that a go if this fails. Only slightly invested in these forks, given that I've already bought it. Unfortunately that means buying 2 more forks, as these are alu forks (but steel steerer)

Edit: somebody linked it above as I was typing

Provisional dibs

Looking for advice on this project.

I picked up this 20" fork with the intention of making a homebrew Crust Clydesdale, with a rack mounted on the canti bosses. However this is my first metalwork project and, being a bit of a tit, I've jumped in without planning it properly.
I'm pretty sure I can achieve the desired effect by raising the crown race, the issue is I'm not sure how to go about doing that. Could I simply weld up a 'stopper' at the correct height, then drop the crown race onto it?
Equally, if there's a better way of doing it I'd be glad to hear it.

My local maker space only has welding facilities, not brazing.
Much appreciated.

Oh I forgot to mention I got completely lost on the initial ascent. Ended up going off-road for 10km at the start on paths that probably hadn't had footfall for aeons.

Again, the bike handled it marvellously. Refer to thread title, I guess.

The advice is appreciated, but there's no way I'm going anywhere near that big bastard of a hill any time again soon

Well I definitely had to stand for the penultimate km. In addition to stopping about 10 times after Chalet Reynard.

Maybe the gearing was too high after all.

Because I'm fabulous

Another (probably unnecessary) thumbs up for the Arkose. Summited Mt. Ventoux last week on the Alfine 8 2018 model. Bearing in mind that this is only my 4th noteworthy ride (instead of 15 minute commutes) in the last 6 months, the gearing was fine. Missed out on the 'still-got-1-gear-in-the-bank' mental support, but got there in the end.

Anyone seen the Bogbi?

I like the single top tube / cargo top bar.
Also has an interesting take on a steering mech. Clever idea, but it looks like a real pain if anything goes wrong, and parts would be an issue.

Righto. Thanks for the help

Link to images.

I was given a frameset by a family friend who no longer rides. He can't remember the brand, but assures me it was a handmade 531 steel frame from some point in the 80s. I gratefully accepted [obviously!]. However, when I got home, I did a more detailed check and noticed that an anomaly on the rear dropout triangle. It looks as though there were once mudguard mounts, but someone has sawn them off and then briefly smoothed the area.

To me, it looks like the remaining material is strong enough to not worry about. But I'm not a frame-builder. I wanted to get your opinions before I go ahead with this build.