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I see this has been resolved, but in case anyone else has the same issue, file the ring(s).

This is exactly what I did to get some rings of my favoured size to fit a centaur compact chainset.

1 - elongate the hole on the ring that sits behind the crank arm to accomodate the offset.

2 - file the flat surface on the ring behind behind the crankarm if your ring is thicker than the campag standard.

  In my case I took material off from the inside surface on the other 4 arms to move the ring inwards slightly as well as it was so much thicker.

Took a while and isn't too pretty, but worked a treat.

What's the top tube length?

Thanks

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I'm guessing it's for 27 inch wheels?

As posted in the ladies section,

I'm after a SPecialized avatar or Jett 143mm width saddle, ideally the female version.

Might consider a 155 version.
Ideally anything other than white.

London based transaction only as don't paypal.
Cash waiting or my have bike bits to swap.

Cheers
Thomas

Hello All,

I'm after a specialized Avatar or Jett female version in 143 width.
Would also consider a lower model so long as it isn't spongy and soft.

Not got a huge amount of cash to spend, but might have some bike bit swaps to sweeten the deal.
London based, no posting as don't use paypal.

Anyone?

Cheers
Thomas

PS I'd rather not go for a white one.
PPS I'll post this in classifieds too.

If you don't want to cut the steerer to enhance re-sale value Just use one of the expanding bungs for carbon forks instead of a star fangled nut.
admittedly this isn't much use if you end up with 10cm extra length or whatever.

Good luck

Sorry this is a massive digression, but I'm fresh in from the pub and this comes easily.

Who told you it was a cartilage problem?

The NHS are generally pretty shit when it comes to diagnosis of knees problems (and indeed any specific use injury) stemming from cycling. This isn't a criticism of the NHS as they simply don't (and why should they) have access to knowledge of niche activities that may alter their diagnosis.

I talk from experience.

Gearing down may not help, (well actually that depends what gearing you are using now)

What foot retention do you use?
Do you have one leg longer than the other?
If so is it the calf or thigh that is longer?
How long are your legs?
What size cranks are you using?
Do you have High/low arches?
Does one leg bow in/out during pedaling?

If you do stop cycling (you should for a bit, seriously) does your knee feel better?

Any way, Good luck!

I've got a centaur ultra torque compact chainset and BB for sale.
Has 34 and 50 tooth rings (not in the photo, 50 tooth is virtually unused)
175mm cranks

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/minimumeffect/Stuff%20for%20sale/IMG_0783.jpg

Heel rub on both sides.
Missing one of the pedal washers so going for a stupid price of £25 quid, cash.
Not posting sorry.

Thomas

Ok this may be digressing a bit, but it may be of interest to others too:

Stronglight Impact "kid" chainsets, with 34/44 rings.
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s109p1927

available in lots of short lengths up to 155mm.
Do not be put off by the silly child associations in the product name, these are great cranks and could help with a lot of fit issues suffered by smaller riders.

I'm not female so apologies for butting in, but another thing to consider is putting much much shorter cranks on your new bike cafewanda.

The knee hitting the chest thing is partly attributed to this.

Shorter cranks will mean you raise the saddle too, and will bring your position on the bike rearwards, so a shorter frame might be in order.

Sadly a lot of, if not all, off the peg small size road bikes will have 170mm cranks.
You may benefit from 160 or shorter still.

I can't remember if it was SJS or somewhere else, but they would shorten cranks by drilling a new pedal mounting thread further up the crank

Total Bargain.

Provisional dibs on Wheelset.

Cheers
Thomas

Oh yes,

It has to be a short cage mech'.

Thanks so much for doing that Caaallum,

I'll pass though I'm afraid. I know it doesn't seem like much (a cm either way), but my wide shoulders wouldn't thank me.

Cheers
Thomas

Hi Caaaallum,

Could you measure the PLT bars please and tell me if they are 44cm centre to centre or outside edge to outside edge (could you make this measurement at the ends of the drops )
Normally I'd ride a 46, but if these are centre to centre 44cm I might be interested.

Are you London Based?
Cheers
Thomas

Actually Can spend more:

Ultegra or Dura-ace 9 speed would be ideal as I'd put that on my machine and move my current one.

I'm after a rear derailleur, Shimano, 8 speed plus.

Must be fully functional, ideally silver.

Looking to spend about a tenner. Cash don't paypal so no posting.

Anyone?

Cheers
Thomas

Cheers Dave,
I already have an 18.

Thanks anyway

Thomas

Pms sent and more added

SORTED, thanks!

Cheers
Thomas

PMs replied to

More Items added

EDIT.....Sorry got a pm, it's gone.

Oh yes,

I'm away from Sunday 6th so wont see PMs from Saturday evening until Friday 11th.

For sale:

Campag Ultra Torque compact chainset.
With English BB cups and 50 and 34 teeth rings (not pictured). 175mm.
Missing drive side pedal washer, either remove non-drive side to equalise Q factor or fit replacement. Heel and shoe rub.
£25

Profile Airwings. 42 cm wide, chopped. 26 clamp.
From my old TT bike.
£8

Cinelli Criteriums, 65-40s (40 cm wide). 26.4 clamp.
Blue tape half wrap, offset for RH BMX brake lever.
Scuffs and 2 bigger marks from a touring bag fitting below current tape so:
£8

Single speed cassette converter kit.
Complete, 16 and 18 teeth 3/32" sprockets, spacers and shimano lockring.
Virtually unused.
SOLD

Push/Kalloy 26.6mm Seatpost, deep scoreline at 19cm down from rails.
Treat as minimum insertion line, giving good 17 cm length,
SOLD

Dell 15inch LCD monitor,
Works perfectly, just don't want 2 monitors on my desk anymore.
SOLD

Collection from West Norwood or surrounding areas: Not cycling for a good while due to injury so not super mobile, PM to arrange.

Cash only so no posting, sorry.

Cheers
Thomas

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/minimumeffect/IMG_0782.jpg

sh*t that picture is massive!
more here

EXTRA>>>
Deda Zero Ahead stem.
10cm long, normal road bar clamp and 1 1/8" steerer clamp.
Stiff.
£8

Tacx Saddle clamp bottle holder.
For fitting a bottle cage to track bike/cross frame with no bottle bosses.
£5

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/minimumeffect/Stuff%20for%20sale/IMG_0787.jpg

More>>>
Shimano SH70 cleats.
Look pretty unworn, but fixing bolts are a bit rough at hex head.
£5

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o42/minimumeffect/Stuff%20for%20sale/IMG_0788.jpg

Just a heads up for anyone interested in the frames:

A super off peak day return to brighton from London is only £13.

You get a nice day at the seaside thrown in to boot.

Much better value than a DHL parcel or whatever

Hello Willo,

Sounds nice, but also sounds like it would be above my needs and sadly beyond my budget.

PM'd though