I'm leaving London and am selling my bike which was sold to me by a close friend and bike aficionado a year ago. I didn't use it that much frankly.
He bought all the parts new except for the frame, for which he paid GBP350 about two years ago.
The parts breakdown follows - as you can see he's pretty much chosen the best parts he could find concentrating on quality & strength. This thing will last forever, with regular tune ups and care. The frame could use a lick of new paint, and the parts could use a nice clean in the process. I bought new and decent tyres a few weeks ago.
My saddle got "removed" two weeks ago - at night, on a lively junction while we were having beers. The buyer would have to bring his own saddle and seatpost. Pick-up in North London, preferably asap as I'm moving out.
wheelset - Mavic Open Pro rims (classic looking, super strong, the standard), Suzue Promax Hubs (Japanese track racing hubs... smooth & classic looking, now discontinued so unique) http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx? ModelID=17147&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google-Products-UK
Pedals, toe clips & straps were bought from Velosolo. Pedals are standard good quality track pedals, clips & straps are velosolo brand, and are double size to allow more secuirty & stiffness. http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shoppedal.html
@benp
I'm leaving London and am selling my bike which was sold to me by a close friend and bike aficionado a year ago. I didn't use it that much frankly.
He bought all the parts new except for the frame, for which he paid GBP350 about two years ago.
The parts breakdown follows - as you can see he's pretty much chosen the best parts he could find concentrating on quality & strength. This thing will last forever, with regular tune ups and care. The frame could use a lick of new paint, and the parts could use a nice clean in the process. I bought new and decent tyres a few weeks ago.
My saddle got "removed" two weeks ago - at night, on a lively junction while we were having beers. The buyer would have to bring his own saddle and seatpost. Pick-up in North London, preferably asap as I'm moving out.
I'm asking for GBP600 ONO.
Parts breakdown:
frame - Mercian Super Vigorelli Track Frame in Reynolds 853 Steel
http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/frames/26/super-vigorelli
headset - Chris King headset (best there is, super smooth & strong)
http://www.aspirevelotech.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HSJ2S
wheelset - Mavic Open Pro rims (classic looking, super strong, the standard), Suzue Promax Hubs (Japanese track racing hubs... smooth & classic looking, now discontinued so unique) http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx? ModelID=17147&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=Google-Products-UK
nitto bars & stem (the japanese quality track set...)
http://www.hubjub.co.uk/nitto/nitto.htm
white industries crankset (super light & unique crankset... super strong as well, practically no one has them as they are from a small company in the US), plus campagnolo bottom bracket http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/white-industries-eno-cranks-250-p.asp
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/white-industries-eno-chainrings-255-p.asp
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26067
shimano 105 brake + PAUL lever (standard brake, plus fairly niche american lever CNCʼd from aluminium)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50502 http://freshtripe.co.uk/Freshtripe/Brakes%20%26%20Levers.html (halfway down)
Pedals, toe clips & straps were bought from Velosolo. Pedals are standard good quality track pedals, clips & straps are velosolo brand, and are double size to allow more secuirty & stiffness. http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shoppedal.html
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