London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

A friend's just rung me and said the landlords are selling off all that remains, I didn't think there'd be much there, but he says there's three floors of goodies, Jos has taken frames and best stuff, obviously, but wheels, rims, hubs, kit, lots of stuff is there.
Starts officially tomorrow, but they are there today (has the potential to be barginous, for they don't know the value of anything).

in there like swimwear..

Festus if you spot a Rigida DP18 rim then please grab it for me- I cannot make it to this so will recompense you in beer or cash if you find one.

Phil hubs? I'll give you £20 mate and that's my final offer!

what's happening?! i don't get it.

[Edit] Just moving house it seems [/Edit]

Flip!

shucks.

Sad... :[

Let' not tarnish Jos' name, as we don't have all the facts and he is an original forum member.

I wish I could make it to TdV today.

I'll miss the shop if it's really closed.

+1

I'll bet you do!

double +1.

jd i'll meet you for lunch straight after so you can taunt me with what you bought. GRRR

<talking to boss about a long lunch break>

I asked about this 2 days ago;
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread34515.html#post1129627

Sad news, again.

is this happening now?

sounds like it happened already.

ah. i've missed something.

shit - shame they went! But good if there's cheap stuff going...

I for one am sorry to hear that the shop hasn't survived. I have some nice memories of hanging out drinking coffee and sometimes stronger things, getting help (and buying the odd thing!) from Jos, and Keith when he was there.

RIP TdV at Lamb Lane. I hope, Jos, and Tanya, you do OK doing whatever next, if you read this.

:(

Damn. I bought my first fixie from those guys and it was a sweet build. If you're reading this, are you still building bikes out of your flat?

Just back from TdV.
Basically everything that's left is on sale tomorrow from 11am.

It's pretty much like a giant jumble with lots of second hand bit and pieces.
There's a few frames left, some rims, some jazzy lycra but mostly parts, everywhere. I gather it's mostly second hand, but if you've got time to sort through, then you'll find some bargains, particularly as you get to name your price pretty much.

Grahame the landlord is very keen for lots of people to come and clear the stuff.
I'm not sure how long or for how many days it's open.

It felt a bit wrong to go swoop on TdV's stuff, but I gather they took the best stuff so fingers crossed they're back in business somewhere.

Anyone- Rigida DP 18 if there is one, let me know!

will do.

Don't think there was.

If anyone whos going down could pick me up a pair of nos 32hole clincher rims(lo profile pref) for sub-£30 then theres a couple of pints in it for them. Wish i could make it down, feel bad picking over the wreckage of the shop but hey.

Any idea what time they open tomorrow morning?

[Edit] Ignore that - I just read the 11am part.

Did anyone see any 27 inch rims?

I'm gonna pop down tomorrow, but if anyone gets a cheap set of track cranks my housemate is desperate for some.

What a shame, I loved TdV.

I might try and make it down there tomorrow afternoon, but I probably wont.

Oh well, I hope you do well Jos!

I'm on the lookout for some C-Record Pista hubs, will pay £7.25, there's a pint in it for you. Thanks.

can someone link me to their ebay site? cant seem to find it. cheers

still a few bits left inc a moser rd frame and loads of parts, nice looking peugeot as well.

also looking for a 59cm colnago track frame with chrome lugs for my cousin if anybody sees one. built up ready to go with clinchers ideally but if only tubs then so be it. will pay £90.37, i'll be your burger buddy at souths. cheers

ha! 58 track frame did go for 50gn today tho

oops sorry, seem to have deleted my stuff..

to reiterate - good jumbly vibe going on a TdV today, loads of stuff to have a root around, well worth taking a roll down there tomorrow. Frames will probably need work if they're still there, there will be loads of wheels too. Though a lot of the stuff is jumble status, it might need a bit of work to get on the road. There's some good bits and bobs for sure, polo and beater wise well worth making the trip down.

No rigida's
There are campag hubs
Loads of BB's
Quite a lot of wheels, a lot of Tub tho. Good for folk going down to HH.
There's a 60cm Merx with fluted/pantographed gold campag crank, seat post stem and bars. There may be an issue with one of the rear stays but for the money...take it. It'll be a great beater at least.
The best deal to be had will be for spokes IF you know what length you'll need there wer loads of Hoshis.

What are the spoke pries like?

it's like christmas part 2

no prices, just make an offer

but sad too

are they still open?

:o

no

Sad to see Jos go, he and all at TDV had a great shop, a great attitude and offered generous support to many grass-roots events..... a sad loss to the London cycling scene.

Shit! I didn't have the right card for the spit out machine :-( so passed.

So sorry

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fixed-Gear-Rea...item27ae4c05d9

Sorry, I know it's not the ebay finds thread.

Anyhoo, I'm probably going to go back to tomorrow as they may have sorted the rest of the stuff.

Ok where?

Grrr

+1!

Very true. I bought two bikes from Jos and had excellent service and value. Hope Ross is OK.

Sad to see the shop go. I picked up my track wheels from there with Rollapaluza winnings last year, so have some fond memories. Hope everything is ok with Jos et al.

Nevertheless, I went along today and got a few things including a cyclocross frame which actually turns out to have a crack on the head tube, which is a shame.