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@Skull_&_Biscuits lots of clearance, @giosgios thanks for answering the question
I thought I would get notifications by email, but somehow these updates didn't come through.
Sorry for the delay.

@c00ps I am not too familiar with the "etiquette" here. I am just going to be honest - I received a message from one of the members of this forum. He is in town tomorrow and would love to have a look / take it off my hands. I replied and said he is welcome to have a look, altho you put down dibs for a mate. I am very tempted to let him take it if we can come to a mutual understanding. I hope you (or your mate in this case) will not hold a grudge if it would sell.

Cheers, Rogier

@anidel I might have some 26" wheels lying around ;)
@c00ps thanks in advance, please keep me in the loop

I bought this frame in 2005 from a keen cyclocrosser. I built it up with parts I could get my hands on back then. Bought the Wheelset, Campy BB, Froglegs, stem, seatpost, handlebars new in 2008.
Have probably done 20 miles on it since - as my wife thinks N should remain neutral, it has to go as I recently bought an old Holdsworthy... I gave it a spin in January - it needs some TLC as the shifting was a bit tricky and brakes were a bit sticky. Maybe just a good lube, some new cables, new chain...
Not too strange as it spend the last 7 years in a shed at my parents.

I put it on the scales today and weighed 8.8kg as seen in the pictures.

Specs
Alan (Italian) 57x57 TOL #269685 in sound condition (no cracks)
There is number on the seattube 0900 (or 0060) - I think it would date it to September 2000

Headset Stronglight
Wheelset bought new Shimano WHR-550 with 8speed cassette 700c and DuraAce QR
New Campagnolo BB (36x24F) with Campagnolo Athena 175 cranks and 53T/39T rings
Shimano 600 tricolor brifters, Shimano 600 RD, Shimano XT FD
Black Froglegs brakes
FSA handlebars (Omega butted alloy), Stem (100mm 6degr), seatpost (SL-280-2)

Maybe sentimental, but I think £200 is a very fair price. Based on collection in Milton-Cambridge.
First to make arrangements to view or collect gets it. I need the space, looking for a quick sale.

If there is no interest here, it will go on e#$y end of the week.
Ta, Rogier

Cool thread!
Nice bikes everyone and right up my alley ;)

Some more pre-60s SS and fixed projects in the garage, but let's start of with two I've actually enjoyed riding...

A 23" 1947 Phillips Sport in it's original paint and trim. Only had to replace the wheels with a set from a 1955 Phillips Sport. Very slack angles, lots of patina, fun to ride.

A 20" 1935 (?) GA 99, Resilion cantilevers, K7 hub. Lovely ride, took it on a VCC ride this month, unfortunately a bit too small for me. So although I love the looks, it has to go to fund other projects which will be a better fit :(

Just wanted to share this one, as it is such a beauty! Vintage Alcyon 30s racer - osgear - opperman

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Velo-Alcyon-Ancien-classic-Vintage-French-Old-Bike-Bici-1938-1939-eroica-tour-/161829498760?hash=item25adca2f88

@cino Wow - love what you did to the Humber! Very cool project and interesting thread.
I have some questions about the finish on the frame! I am just starting a new project (New Hudson - see pic) and was hoping you could share some of your expertise.
I am looking for linseed and was wondering if you used boiled or double boiled oil.
I have also noticed the linseed oil has a red colour - did you use the reddish oil or were you able to find a clear oil?

Last but not least - 2 years down the road, how did it endure the elements and do you still own and ride the Humber?

Thanks in advance,

Rogier
Milton - Cambs

Always tinkering with bikes, probably since I was 7 or 8 years old.

Taught by my dad, still a keen cyclist and collector. Spent some summer breaks working at LBS's in the Netherlands. Lived in Cambridge UK from 2014 - Nov 2017. Recently moved to Bonn, Germany.

Member of Veteran Cycle Club - love pre 60s classic lightweights and path racers
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