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Hey. It's dibbed right now. I'll update if it changes. Dave

Hey

Very sorry to all who looked at this/dibbed and PM'd. I didn't get any email notifications and things got super busy.

It is still available.

I shall be logging in more often now the weather is deteriorating :$

Hey

Sorry I have been away for a while - have not had any email notifications following the thread!

The frame is still available :)

could you post the frame? my friend might be interested

Uhhhh......I would, yes but would rather wait a little bit longer for a local buyer. Boxing up and posting is something I'd rather avoid if possible.

As its not a track bike, I guess it must have had brakes. Sorry if this sounds stupid, I'm really just trying to use up my first 3 posts as a newbie!

No worries! The forks are Drilled for brakes - yes.

Would you sell the fork separately?

Alec Bird built most if not all of his brothers frames i know Alec quite well through the cycle jumble scene and ive owned a Ken Bird bike the frames are something else in terms of quality and worth keeping hold of and restoring , and will only go up in price so you might well be selling this at a give away price

Thanks Dolph :)

Sadly time and space are someone else's gain. The price reflects what I paid for it - keep the love in the community.

Just to confirm - the fork and frame serial numbers numbers both match and read '700'

Would you sell the fork separately?

Hi, I'd rather keep it as a frame set for now. I'll PM you if this changes.

Sorry

Ken Bird Frame for sale as part of ongoing clear out.

Not sure of the steel used but it is very light and insanely stiff. Very fine lug lining, Campagnolo professional dropouts and very fine lug lining suggest a decent material.

It was reputedly built by Alec Bird for Ken Bird. Previous owner brought it from Alec who is now a remote control car engineer.

120mm rear spacing. 57cm c-c top tube and 57cm c-c seat tube. 12mm clearance between 23 tyre and rear brake bridge.

Paintwork is OK. Would look great built up as is but would obv benefit from a touch up.

£70

Photos:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjZjPzQp

I live in E8 near Shacklewell Lane, London

Having a big clear out - my parts box and frames have become too big for our 1 bed flat - I've been told that some must go!

Emperor Sport frame - from the serial number I'd guess 1978. Probably a TT bike, the clearances are still pretty tight despite 700c wheels. There is no frame material sticker but given weight it is most likely 531c or even Ishiwata 019 which Mick Coward was known to use. Emperor supplied bikes to Sean Yates back in the day and the detail and craftsmanship of this frame is evident.

126mm rear spacing

Good Bits:
A lack of braze-ons make it a good candidate for conversion.
Heart cut out lugs
Campagnolo professional drop outs with position screws
Zeus2000 fork crown and lovely fork blades with campag dropouts

Bad bits:
The paint job basically. The paint is pretty much falling off. The good news is that all the steel underneath is shiny and corrosion free.

Asking £60

Pictures:
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk1byKPW

Can't figure out how to place Flickr pics in the thread. Sorry.

I live in E8 near Shacklewell Lane, London

Joel, dibs accepted, pm me for details.

You beautiful man.

Thanks Laurence. The mirror begs to differ though.

located on Columbia rd 5 mins from hoxton Overground.

Lovely ladies Raleigh with full chainguard, steel mudguards etc. 4 speed sturmey hub. Converted to canti brakes. Pump, brooks saddle and a big wicker basket.

It's in wonderful condition not just for a free bike. It has been stripped and cleaned and has a new chain. Needs a new gear cable and a bit of a service. Wheels need a true and possibly better levers.

NOT SUITABLE FOR SOMEONE NOT HANDY WITH A SPANNER.

Similar to: http://m.flickr.com/lightbox?id=2391407163

A small donation to Prostate Cancer UK welcomed to support my singlespeed ride from Paris to London in June.

I've also converted the front bullet light to run from battery. That however is £20 as It's super cool.

I'm not going to get around to finishing it so spread the love n all that.

TO BE COLLECTED TODAY. NO STUPID QUESTIONS PLS. IT'S A FREE BIKE!

Thanks for answer but i'll now ask an even noobier question....How does one 'clear coat' oneself....especially as i don't want to spoil the job done by Armourtex?

There is a 2Pac spray product available on Ebay called NuAgain.

It is quite pricey but very good and tough. It is a chemical process to cure and takes a bit of time to fully harden but it is good and strong.

It coluds slightly with any moisture but this goes away when cured. If applied in coats built up gradually, the aromourtex finish will shine through!!

400mm imperial pedal spanner. Bethnal green.

Enough leverage for the most stubborn vintage pedals.

I have one but I don't lend it out as my last one went walkies and they're fucking hens teeth.
You're welcome to come up to Muswell Hill and use mine some time but to be honest you may as well find one for sale, there's a guy on ebay in the u.s who makes them(about £35 inc shipping iirc).
Or just draw it out and take it to your local machine shop and they'll be able to make it.
Setting up TA stuff can be a bit taxing sometimes so it's really worth having your own....

Thanks Edmundo. I may invest....Good ole spa cycles for £15: http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b65s72p484

Shame about the wankers out there!!

Silver in a can is awful - think nativity plays!! Why not get some spray snow on there too?

+1 for oxalic acid - you can find it on eBay and it is brilliant stuff even for heavy rust on chrome. I've used it to save numerous handlebars, levers and cranks from vintage roadsters.

Autosol/brasso is only really good for spots and smaller areas.

Soak overnight then use a green scourer to take off. Finish up with autosol.
Check out: http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index.php?showtopic=4004702

Hey.

This may be a long shot but...

I recently acquired an old bike with a TA cyclotouriste crank and was wondering if someone had the 23mm x 1mm extractor required in exchange for a beverage/s of their choice....

I'm in E2.

Would consider buying a surplus tool also.

Thanks in advance

London thieves are quite discerning - essentially driven by discerning punters who are happy to buy goods at knock down prices from Brick Lame Market!

Handsome and well done; I'd say match saddle to grips with a Brooks. COBIO*

*comeonbringiton

Agreed. I was looking to put a nice Honey Brooks Flyer S with matching grips but alas can't get over the fear of leaving a brooks locked up outside for more than a few minutes!

I wanted to post this here after a fantastic job done by Armoutex.

The frame is a 1953 Holdsworth Cyclone with Nervex Lugs and 531 Tubes. I brought it on eBay with a mishmash of components (2 different sized wheels!) as a bike to build for my GF to encourage her to enjoy cycling.

It has been built up with an Ambrosio wheelset, Stronglight cranks and BB, Nitto Technomic Stem and Nitto B603 Promenade Bars. A pair of NOS alloy mudguards from Racer Rosa in Walthamstow and a Shimano 600 seat post. Dia Compe vintage brakes.

It is in no way a sympathetic resoration but it is a beautiful bike to ride and to look at (IMHO)

It is RAL 6027with Gold/Silver sparkle. Cost £80 Powdercoat. £10 headset fitting and cleaning threads. 3 working days turnaround.

Lug lining using automotive paint from Halfords: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_201987_langId_-1_categoryId_165580

Transfers from H Lloyd Cycles. The seat tube is not period. All sealed with Nuagain 2 Pac in a can laquer. Recommended - expensive but a great product.

Just need to match the grips with the saddle and fit the Decals on the downtube.

Full album with some before pics: http://photobucket.com/holdsworthbike

Well done Armourtex!! Thank you!!

With lug lining:

Built up with mudguards:

Thanks for the interest this is now sold. Sorry.

No worries. Hope you find something

Just checked - postage to Ireland is possible. I would rather a collection but if you are still interested tomorrow I'll make a deal.

Post to ROI is £20 using parcel force btw.... Don't know if that ssways the decision?