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Newton

Member since Apr 2009 • Last active Feb 2012
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  • in Manchester
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    Does anyone have:

    A pair of mtb nobblies (factory dh something like that)
    An integrated headset
    A mtb rear mech and shifter (also need a cassette)

    Im building my NS frame up as a proper MTB

    I've got a couple of Michelin Mountain Dry (I think) that aren't doing anything (not a lot of wear, I just swapped em for some High Rollers). Also got an XT shifter and rear mech with an SLX cassette (worn). Not sure what your after spec wise but they are all just sat cluttering up the place, your welcome to make me an offer for them! Taken them all off my MTB for the winter and gone SS, so they're useless to me now...

  • in Manchester
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    Right, speculative feelers here.

    After a hack/rat/beater for the commute this winter, my mountain bike is not the correct tool for the job and I can't have another bike in the flat, so needs to be something I can lock up in the car park.

    Anyone got anything coming up small (52cm or thereabouts)? Don't want to spend a lot ideally!

  • in Manchester
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    Thanks Rory, everythings fine mate, just it's sitting in my hall not doing a lot, and probably will be till after xmas, so Im going to cash in and have the extra money leading upto christmas, and then look at it again in the new year, maybe buy something else. So anyway....

    The Fuji is now officially for sale, any Manchester short arses out here who want to make me an offer?
    Or anyone have an idea of what is a fair price?

  • in Manchester
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    Due to a change in my circumstances, I 'may' need to sell my bike :(

    Anyway, I have a 6 month old Fuji Track, 52cm, with the following upgrades:
    Short hussefelt stem
    Oversize risers (cut down)
    Front 105 brake
    Dirty Harry lever
    Black Oury's
    Charge Spoon (black)
    Black MKS Sylvan pedals with MKS clips and Cristophe black straps.

    Basically I'm trying to gauge interest and possible price, Ive probably done about 500 miles on it all told, and its in good nick, so if your in the market for something like this then PM me if you need some pics (I'm based in CC too so could meet).

    If I can get a good price and quick sale then I'll sell, if not then I'll hang on.

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  • in Manchester
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    Well done mate, I must have got about 1 mile into it out of Macclesfield and literally couldn't turn my cranks! Rory got a hell of a lot further than me before meeting me at the train station, but glad to hear you and Ronnie got to the top.

    Next time I have a bright idea, try to discourage me eh?

  • in Manchester
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    Yeah Ill have to do that, no money for lights this month!

  • in Manchester
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    leave at 6, 25mph we will be there by 7 ;-P

    Loving your optimism! Last long ride I did was 60miles, and it took me nearly 4 and a bit hours! haha, closer to 10mph than 25mph!!!

  • in Manchester
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    Actually, how long are we expecting it to take getting there? By my calculations its about 25 miles from town, so we may not get there till quite late and I've not got any bloody lights you see! How long did it take you on your fixed Ronnie?

  • in Manchester
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    Wheel at six sounds good, ill take my bag with a pump, spanner, keys and tube, and maybe a light jacket, but other than that I wont be kitted up!

    Not looking forward to it to be honest, reckon I'll be nackered by the time we get to the bottom of the climb, so god knows how I'll get up! ah well, worth a try.

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