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Whoah, didn't realise this would cause such a debate. But at that price made in China..... WTF, cheeky! Maybe its flow back business class, one item per seat?
Thanks for the info, if I ever got anything I could only stretch to one or two items anyway, never a whole set . Having said that, the silk scark would be ideal at top tube protector.............;-)

I've been on the Rapha site and some of their stuff looks pretty good, problem is it's very expensive. Anyone got any of their stuff? Is it worth the money??

Grew up in Northumberland, then lived in liverpool for 10 years.
In london for just over a year (Pimlico/Peckham Rye)

To the right OK (no-handed for about 30 secsonds before undignified scrabble for handle bars - Fiance - "but what's the point?" Me - "Errrrrrmmmmm........."

To the left - apparently like I am having an epileptic fit on a bike

I secretly really want to know how to do a wheelie, even though I roll my eyes at those who do it in the street. On that note, any tips.................

Fair enough then. I'm on a night shift and noticed that 73 poeple were online at the time. There must be some real insomniacs out there or maybe just speed freaks

........for being on Londonfgss at 5am on a Thursday???? (or indeed 5am anyday)Answers below please:

Will 42:16 be OK for this or should I be changing?!?

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/208527/mcgard_ultra.html

Yes, for a car but you get the idea.....

Thers's are market there for bike specific locking bolts, like you get on car alloys. They could be used all over a bike: wheels/seatpost/cranks (and therefore protecting BB) Unless someone has already invented it..........

Brake going on new build I am afraid Toby, but it is shimano tiagra + dirty harry lever if you're interested

Would accept £70 for the lot. I could post if you want but would think that may cost £20+. I live literally 1 minute walk from Peckham Rye station and work just outside Bromley if that's in your direction.

Hi,
I got some stuff here: http://www.londonfgss.com/thread9453.html

Hi, I am selling a 1" Nitto pearl stem, 90mm, with 26.0 clamp. Used but in good nick.

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread9453.html

DrDoom

Ok, so my old bike has been stripped down so I can get a new frame, and a few bits have to go as they are the wrong size.

All bits can be seen here on the bike: http://velospace.org/node/8479

I will do a deal if people want to buy multiple parts.

1) Chrome 1" threaded front forks (drilled for brake) + Shimano STX headset - 6 months old - very good condition. £25 ono for both

2) Push silver 26.4mm seatpost - 1 month old, scratched on section that has been in seat tube, otherwise unmarked. £5

3) Nitto Dynamic8 90mm 1" quill stem, 26.0mm clamp - 6 months old, small mark on underside of clamp, staining where in has been down headtube, visible areas in good condition. £10.

4) Carlton 1960's lugged steel frame, road geometry, 55cm centre BB to top of seatpost. BB treads worn but useable, attempted white lug lining (not great to be honest!). Otherwise tubes undented/not rusted. This is being sold as beater/pub/polo frame. £35 ono

All parts are in SE london Peckham Rye/East Dulwich/Camberwell area. All above parts are compatable as seen in pictures.

DrDoom

Edit - Sorry it's a Nitto Dynamic8 stem NOT Pearl as listed before

This will be my first CM, looking forward to it.

If anyone gets to the front head for Islington as I need to go for drinks there afterwards ;-)

Ideally I'd like all lug work (BB/headtube etc.) a different colour, +/- lug lining as well. Can you paint/spray conventional paint over powder coating or does it not work? Am I right in thinking that Armourtex are the guys to go with for powdercoating? Can anyone recomend a good conventional spraypainter as well?

Thanks.

Whilst bored the other day I tried to pick out the lug work on my Carlton with white enamel paint, the result is, erm, a little shite. Since the frame needs a respray soonish anyway has anyone got any advice? Can detailed lug work be powdercoated a different colour from the tubes, or is spraying the only way forward to get a good finish with fine detail??

If you see a red Carlton in SE London that looks like someone has attacked it with Tipex please don't laugh and point. This is what I need to paint (pre DIY painting madness): http://velospace.org/node/8479 (see thumbnails for closeup)

Look at his feedback to check out the components he has brought for his bikes from other ebayers. I like the "Sponge comfort handlebar grips for bike/wheelchair." They cost him £2.49 (and £1.75 P&P of course) - you can see them on the bikes! QUALITY components as you can see.

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weren't they a little horrified when you took a bike in for "for new pedals/clips/straps" in the first place? it's hardly the most arduous or complex of tasks.

I went in with my bike to buy them, not to have them fitted! It was a struggle, but I managed in the end. ;-) Having said that I did once snap a drop forged spanner (and nearly my fingers) trying to unscrew an SPD pedal off the wrong way...........

Just took my 1960's Carlton road frame in today for new pedals/clips/straps to Brixton cycles, they were a little horrified when i asked if they could take off the pump holder braze-ons, so I chickened out. Truth is filing of braze-ons = respray, and i am too lazy.

Stopped once for riding with no lights on the pavement years ago, then a few weeks ago running a red on Vauxhall bridge road. No fines; however I think making a run for it would be a good way of getting one though!

In answer to the 1st post, I have CRB (criminal record bureau) checks and fines/cautions/etc don't show up, neither do "spent convictions." Basically you would have to do something pretty bad with your bike to get a criminal record, like beat someone to death with the seat post.

I've heard of people arriving to find new locks put on bikes. They then leave them overnight and, hey presto, they vanish by morning. Apparently if you contact the local fire brigade (NOT by 999!) and if they are not busy/far away they like to come and have a play with their kit for free.

I am dropping in brixton cycles tomorrow to get advice on this, and to try out some sizes. I have a 51.5 cm frame on my sirrus comp at the moment, but not sure if that size is suitable for a road frame.

Am I barking up the wrong tree with those frame types?