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Interested in the FD and shifters. I take it nothing missing and all working well? Buy one get one free, yeah? Lol

Where are you based Dolph?

Got a 1981 AB on it's way to me shortly!

I'll probably build up with modern 10 speed 105 for the winter (it's the only full group I've got sitting about), but not too sure which vintage group to go for? It'll be ridden regularly so durability/parts availability important. I'm thinking Nuovo, DA or possibly Arabesque?

I'd be interested in the Groupset if you split.

Nick

If you want a black Swift why don't you dye it? It'd probably look awesome when it starts to wear and the honey colour shows through under the black.

Hi Zeno,

What's the rear spacing?

Lovely. Wish I had the money for it. GLWS

Zep,

I'm interested subject to coming and having a look. Where are you based?

The entrance to the Sports Centre is almost opposite Cadence at the top of Anerley Hill. I'm not sure if you can get into the park from lower down on Anerley Hill though? The only way I've gone is from the Sydenham side. Anyway, there aren't any serious climbs in the park. The bit where they do the crit racing is fun to go around too!

Do it. Piss on them.

In the army they told us to piss in our boots and then wear them! Or, you could just fill them up with water and then wear them. Maybe more hygenic...

875's are a classic. Can't go wrong with them in red.

Shoes sold to @deasuk2013.

Cheers

+1 Superglue.

Fair enough, didn't know that. Still pretty though.

Lovely. Bargain too:

https://shop.cicli-berlinetta.de/product/doppia-pista-frameset-ex-display/

unfortunately not mattyc. They're UK 8.5. Wish they fit me really as they're so pretty.

Hi,

Trying to raise funds for the Gazelle build so a few bits for sale or swap - I'd consider swaps for: A saddle - white Rolls, Turbo or Concor or a (pref Brown) Brooks. Quill pedals & clips. Tubular tyres.

Thanks for looking people!

Fizik R3 Carbon soled shoes - £ Sold

Wellgo MG1 - Very light Magnesium flat pedals. Only used for a few offroad rides, lost some paint but bearings and threads are perfect - £15

Atom Lab BMX stem - 42mm - BNIB - £12

VCan V500 Motorbike helmet - £20

Nike Ignite Ice Hockey Skates - UK 8/42.5 EU - £20

I'm in Croydon, but could post at cost or meet up. HHV on Sat mornings too.

PM's please.

Cheers. Nick

^^^ Iron Heart chewed me up and spit me out, I'm sure they'll pass muster in the durability department - very good QC too, at least on the pair that I had and sold.
I had the 634.

I've got the 634. They kind of break you in, not the other way round. But after a while they really soften up nicely. I used to wear them and a Horsehide jacket on my motorbike, it felt like a suit of armour.

Well, 21oz is pretty tough and they're very well put together. I tend to actually wash my jeans (after a year or so!) and they seem to be holding up fine. I think they're worth it, but if you're spending big on just one nice pair of Japanese jeans I'd go for some Samurais, they're very nice: http://www.samurai-j.com/jeans_collection/index.html

I have a pair of never worn Joe McCoy 906 34W 36L that don't fit me and I can't return. They are awesome, I know very little about jeans, I have just done some googling and apparently they retail for £260....(!) if anyone is interested for £150 ono I will post photos, they are awesome but too small for me.

Quality jeans. Too big for me, but Joe McCoys are lovely.
I'm new on LFGSS but I must be in the right place - love my bikes and denim - can't have too many of either!

Favourites: Samurai S5000, Iron Heart 21oz and Studio d'Artisan SD001. Lovely denim and sick fadez as they say. Also got a bit of a weakness for leather jackets too. It's a slippery slope...

Oh, and like Jimmy says bibs are much more comfortable.

I've had all sorts over the years, but you won't wear them unless they fit properly. So try on first. Different chamois suit different people too, so don't assume a massive thick pad is going to be more comfortable. Bit like saddles really.

My favourite at the moment is also my cheapest:
http://www.gbcycles.co.uk/p/32399/Sportful-Tour-Bib-Shorts

It's a bit out in the sticks, but I've just found a new local bike shop in Coney Hall (near Bromley, Kent) that seems decent. Lots of nice random bits and bobs, old Campag Record etc. The owner was a nice bloke and knew his stuff.

Coney Hall Cycle Works
47 Croydon Road, Bromley, Bromley
020 8462 1778

Hi, Nick from Croydon here.

Lifelong bike-lover. Ride on the road with Addiscombe CC and like to give it some on the Surrey Hills trails on my Hardtail. Just took the induction at HHV last weekend, so thought I'd join up as you lot seem to be the people in the know!