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Obviously I'm not riding bikes with expensive enough headsets, but how can a HS not feel right?
I always think of them as being smooth or in need of a service... and tbh even then, provided its not loose it never bothers me that much.
^ this is a genuine question.
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I think its bc of the pedles... maybe couple with these ;)
YouTube - Eurobike quick and dirty: White Indutries quick release cranks
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Now that is actually a benfit!
Seriously, if you want different shoe options just get those double sided peddles.
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i think this is a repost because I can't imagine I found it anywhere else but here.
http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2008/02/stolmen-bike-rack.html
have been meaning to do it in my living room for yonks but just havent got round to it. am sure you could just have the one rack on top if you only wanted to store one bike
Really like that - I guess it really comes into its own when you've got tall cellings.
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That is very nice. How polished is the steel?
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^the thing i don't get is why the interest?
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Large Mercian 'rat bike' ~2hrs to go, but a fair bit of interest
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why can't I view half the images on here any more?
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Sound spot on, just need someone to help measure my inside leg...
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^ cheers.
I'm generally not riding for ages, but it's starting to get colder so thought it might be worth getting something warmer with a bit of protection.
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just by way of a side rant.... searching for motorbike jeans at work and half the pics that come up are like these!
in what strange marketing world did someone think, "I know what image is going to make people want to buy into our brand"...
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Cheers.
The OP was largely tonge in cheek, but the comment about it being the most perfect balance of form and function is all true.
I realise its not worth £200... altho inc labour it cost well over that ;)
.... but like I said thats a starting price so if anyone does actually fall in love with it and wants to make an offer get in touch.
I'll include the rear lamp as well. The front is currently running a 3w blub so it doesn't burn out from the dynamo, so I think you'd have to change it if you wanted to run F&R. SJS sell them cheap.
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Do you have any photos of the chainset or a link to show model?
Cheers.
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^ interesting tho. Both went for pretty good prices. I guess nows the time to get back into the *vintage *road bike market.
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Just for information
....Only it came with all other parts, not just frame-tubes etc. ...
When you say all other parts what do you mean? It was a complete bike? Struggling to think what other parts you get with a frame...forks, headset, BB...?...maybe some headset spacers?
I know times are tight, but we've yet to see ppl spliting the tubes.
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Fuck me. I come back to my thread to dodge writing a boring piece of work only to find this!
Re payment in insects:
Provided they come with a certificate to prove they are not an endangered species, they will be expected as part payment.
Also I put Mike on ignor after his posts in the porn thread - is it worth taking him off to read the above?
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^ those wheels aren't my thing, but yes, I think that is what I was getting at.
Oh and in hindsight, I'll conceed it isn't really a classic style, its just got lugs... and the main thing stopping it from being porn is the frame.
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Ok - I'll think about putting the wheels on (decision to be made by Sat). But then I will actually want some real money for it.
Just as info the wheelset is:
front: open pro 36h laced crows foot to a shimano 3v (I think) dynamo hub, DB ACI spokes
Rear: DRC st18 36h to bixfix coaster, 3x DB ACI spokes -
...you can buy the same bike with wheels for 120 in my head
Had to laugh at that, just because I've been at work too long and I'm just trying to work out what that means and just going round in circles :s
It mos def does have character ;) I was running it with a coaster brake, and coupled with the sprung sofa-like brooks and 28c it was the perfect knockabout bike. Got to say dynamo hubs are great for pub bikes. Shimano ones always pop-up on the bay for ~£20. Shame i never got round to putting the rear light on :(
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Stolen? - not that I'm making a judgement based on location or writing abilities.
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if anyone can get to shropshire and has time on their hands: ladies bike
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In all seriousness I'm just not sure what to ask. So feel free to pm sensible offers.
It is actually great fun, and a really good bike. I'm still debating over selling the wheelset hense the split. Overall I'd like to keep it, but a while back I set myself a 3 bike limit, so this has to go at some point.
I've also still got bits on here and prolly should sell my first baby blue fixie frame so if anyones' interested in that give me a shout.
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************+SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD *****+
Well not the whole bike...
- 1950s (?) Dawes Frame (55cm I think, but with an old school ridonkulos tt length)
- Seatpost
- Saddle
- stem
- crankset + peddals
- probably the bars and brake lever
- probably not the long drop brake
The Good:
Almost new smooth shimano BB
Almost new TA 1/8 chainring
Clearances to rock massive tyres and mudgaurds
120mm rear spacing
Sturdy frame, looks beaten, lovely patina, gives that brilliant stiff yet supple compliant direct energy transfer that only a steel frame with lazy geo can giveThe Bad:
The headset is shit, but its been regreased and tbh how much to you care?In summary once you've got wheels on it its an amazing bike. A joy to ride, probably the most perfect balance of function and form that has ever been.
Based on todays
inflatedprices offers starting around £200. - 1950s (?) Dawes Frame (55cm I think, but with an old school ridonkulos tt length)
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