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here is the hard sell

vintage raleigh frame, light tubing (i think 531 or 501), 58cm frame c-t-c (for 5"10 +), excellent base for fixed gear or single speed project, and also a geared conversion.
It has horizontal dropouts, comes with handle bars, seatpost, saddle, rear and front brake. cranks, chain, pretty much everything in the pictures (no pedals). The frame is in good condition, minor scratches, can accept 700c/27" wheels. Comes with a back and front derailer.

Looking for £60 ono

http://www.gumtree.com/london/62/63838662.html

wheel update: Just went to another lbs (less local but en route to work). Informed me that I could proba fit 700 on my bike. Said that they are only a little smaller and I just lower the brake pads....is this true.

If so, it does make the wheel a hunt a little easier!

ed, have ridden bike for a few days and it is really comfortable. Thought it might rattle a bit, but doesn't at all. Getting used to the break lever on the frame. Also, haven't quite figured out how to get a smooth change in gear....

....as a bonus everyone who saw the bike thought it was pretty sweet, expect a couple of chuckle fucks who couldn't spot a bike if one was parked in their arse.

f'king ebay......I must be doing something seriously amateurish.....I have lost out of two wheels sets. The final bit of the project is to replace the wheels I currently have on it......missed out both times, once by 20p and second time by 45p......some bastard is buying up all the 27 1/4 stock!

Updates from riding in the rain: The front brakes don't work so well. I think this is because the front wheel in chrome. I have been told this is bad news for the brakes. (Hence the need for new wheels)

The mudguards, although look quite sporting, are a serious fail! They don't do much to protect me from the rain.

I think the seat is still too low! Only noticed when I was standing on bike and going up a hill!

Can I dibs the following please!!! Road to Perdition, Lost in Translation, Sin City, Curb Your Enthusiasm Series 1-6, Irreversible

PM tomorrow?

......just checked it out..........think saddle might be 1/2" too low!!....adjusted!

some f ker just bought the clips!!..............

then I found these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370414536654&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123

bish bash bosh

ed,I thought it was a little high, but actually it's just right.... ...(I'm 5'7"). When I lowered it I couldn't stretch my leg proper. .....why'd u think it might not be?

saddle is the B17 ladies brook I bought....I think I need to tilt it up a little as I feel like I am sliding off. However, it was surprisingly comfy. heard that these bastards can hurt a little but rode it yesterday for a bit and it was cool.

thanks for advice....think your right about riding for a bit before I move on.......

........ a little gutted that I missed out on this. I might have been a nice project..(or maybe not?)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280539644838&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

thanks all. It may only be small fry compared to some of you big fish in here, but it's a small step ....hopefully in the right direction....well I'll find out tomorrow when I commute to work (please brakes don't fail).

teetee, thanks for that link....I'm in....going to buy some. It will make it shinny (drooll)

play.....that is black handle bar tape I put on......are you looking at the pre fix up pic (with the red tape).

If you guys bump into a frame that I could do up, let me know...(I have checked out hilary stones frame, even they are a little pricey for me at the moment).

found this? Any good? too big for me!

Copied and pasted description

"3cm c-t, 58cm toptube, brakedrop with 700c's is 45mm front and 35mm rear.(measured to top lip of rim)126mm rear end. 25.5 diam seatpin. Solid condition,no dents etc Paint has few scuffs but is more than useable."

http://www.gumtree.com/london/98/63613398.html

now that's a novel idea.....do I need any tools? or can I just speak to admin to get the forum changed.....

....maybe next project will be fg/ss...more likely SS (fg scares me)..although living in a pretty hilly area....not sure whether it would that enjoyable to ride.

The bike is fixed......before and after pics attached. here is one small thing to adjust, which is the squeaky brakes.

Cost:
Bike £40
Parts: £42
Time: 12-15 hours

Thanks for everyone's advice, ed especially.

It was good fun.........Now I want another project!

hi,

prior to throwing out.....thought I would see if anyone wanted these. ...they are big.....require 2 people to carry out of house. you will need a car to take these home.

They also need work! The bottom speakers sponge in flaking off, but I have bough a replacement kit, which I would give you. There is also some distortion coming from them! They would ideally be for someone who had a bit of know how about how to fix em up.

Will be throwing them by end of day unless someone is keen

Collection SE london

ks

I was in skye last year...it was amazing (very jealous)...... I will dig up the places I stayed and ate later today and get back to you.

Not sure about the cycling though.....I can tell you it ain't very flat so you'll be grinding it out a far bit!

i would buy it and take the risk, only a fiver

I was thinking that when I posted..not my size A, but can anyone really say no!!!

frame.....£5.........not sue how good it is....a bit new to this.......advert says

"Original Raleigh Equipe Bicycle in white with black/grey/yellow detail. Frame size is 56 cm Please note it has no pedals, no brake cables, no front gear, no gear cables, no crank on the right-hand side and the chain will need replacing. Other than that it’s in good nick"

http://www.gumtree.com/london/93/63398393.html

dibs 12. Bontrager Gel Cork Tape....pm on its way

wicksie,

I offer my sympathies to you and your behind. .......I did consider your offer..........decided to pass and bought the saddle. However, I will try it out. If it isn't comfy I will PM you and you'll have first option to knock back.

update...managed to change cables on gears....with minimum problems....next step getting tyres and tubes.

This advice is commission free.....yeah....not sure I read the small print.

Come home today. Walked up the stairs and found a couple of postcard size adverts for this place.

http://www.thecycleteam.com/

Based in brockley. Not sure if anyones ever used them or knows of them....but they are out there.

provisional dibs on saddle...pm coming

ed,....you're right. Getting a little too excited about this project.

Now I have cogs on.....next step replacing cables on back brake.....youtube here I come.

Update so far. Went back to vaidas. They have been really helpful. They have swapped the gear unit over for me. Was thinking about getting them to do a lot of other work, but I really want to learn how to do this. But they are my plan B if things get messy.

Wings, thanks for the offer on wheels. I have a back and front which are good. They are not a set. However, I have found a replacement set of orginals on e-bay. Link below, I hope.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Wheelset-27-x-1-1-4-/260643327389?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3caf8d8d9d

what do we think about this set. That or plump for a lighter set.

ahhh i need a tool....sh**......This is getting much more complicated then I first thought.

ed.....that was an education. ......just checked chain. It is def 3/32.....Def isn't because the chain is too long?

Also, just tried to take cog off...ball bearings all over floor. Cog stayed on....mmhh need to rethink this!