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See the bit on this page titled "Threaded Type Forks". Basically, what it says is to measure the steerer length from where the crown would sit to the end. Then measure your head tube. Head tube length - steerer length = stack height (roughly - you also need to take into account the locknut lip etc).

It's kinda important to get this close to right or you might not be able to fit the locknut - that's why I didn't end up using this headset. I think most frame / fork combos use the lower stack heights (33mm ish) like the Tange one Betty has going. The Condor is one of the larger stack heights (40mm).

Ah ha. Thanks for that. I haven't actually got the frame yet, but it's early 90s, so it'll be 'normal'.
Maybe I should just wait...

Ok, cool, someone's been in touch by PM, but I might get back to you.
Thanks a lot.

have a threaded "Campagnolo clone" Tange headset.....looks identical to a 1970/80's Super Record in chrome, clean and complete ....asking £15.00 collected or can post

Do you have a model name? Sounds good, definitely.

I have a black Condor 1" threaded headset for a tenner if you like (plus beer if you want it fitting too). It's been fitted, but the stack height was too high for my frame / fork combo. Could do with a new roller bearing insert - I doubt they cost much at Condor, but haven't actually asked. Know what stack height you need?

No idea about stack height as it's a new frame, do you have a model as well so I can look for parts? Thanks.

Before I buy a new, <£15 headset I wondered if anyone has anything to offer. Old Shimano 600 or Exage or similar would be great, or Stronglight A9 or just anything really. Chrome ideally, or maybe black. NO GOLD etc.

Thanks,

Doug

Thanks! Will give them a try.

It PAINS me to ask this question. But can anyone suggest the cheapest place to buy inner tubes, cables (apart from ebay) etc? I really can't cope with trawling chainreaction etc to see who has the best price, is there somewhere everyone goes to stock up?
I realise it's probably only a matter of pence difference..

Also, most reliable cheap inner tube (no self healing or anything)?

Ta. And sorry.

I've done camelot (an ex and I had a three bedroom flat to ourselves for a year; in an ex-council block in Streatham, so it wasn't exactly interesting or nice, but it was an obscene amount of space for £25pw), and a few other forum people do at the moment; there are various discussions about it on the forum but I can't remember where they are. I'd recommend it if you don't have a ton of stuff/pets and you're OK with being kicked out at short notice.

If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take you to get allocated a place? My brother's waiting for a place to come up, having applied about a month ago.

I'm after a beater 531 or equivalent decent steel frame for a winter build, probably going to be SS with 700c x 35 or 38 tyres on. A frame with 27" clearances would be great, or something with enough clearance for fat tyres and mudguards with canti brakes.
Anyone got anything?
Ideally 56/57 TT and around the same ST (but that's not as important to me, I just have a short torso).

Sub £50...

Ta

edit: Just noticed the title, I think I meant 'deep' clearances, rather than 'long'.

Undibs that Shimano stem. Too rich for me!

Dibs Shimano stem, depending on price.

dglshrn, get in line, thats third ;)

Ha ha, I honestly wasn't trying to muscle you out, just being blind/too lazy to read all posts.

Are those dropouts actually bent, or is it just the picture? Provisional dibs depending on size.

^So isn't that bad!?

No, it means I won't be tempted to buy it!!!

Too tall for me, luckily!

(Because it's ridiculously nice.)

Lame as it sounds, if I don't get one for Christmas then I'll be in touch.

sacredhart only wants the 35. If you want it all you've got first dibs.

Yep, £15 for the lot seems like a good deal to me. As long as it has (as you say) been kept refrigerated although should be fine though if it's only recently expired.

PM'd!

Hey, definitely interested in film if sacredhart doesn't take it.

Thanks gents, missed out on both those ebay auctions by a quid or so (fucking bidsnipers!) so still looking. Will keep my out on ebay but would rather get something from the forum. Looking at about a tenner, (sorry mrbump).

Ludd is a gentleman and a scholar.

Still looking for some Cantis, but rear only. I have some Acera X on the front so any CX type long brakes would be perfect.

Thanks everyone. Hopefully Ludd will be able to sort me out tomorrow.
I don't know why I don't have the plates, to be honest. My shoes were second hand and they didn't have them in, and my pedals came with cleats but no nuts.
Which is nuts.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIANCHI-PISTA-CONCEPT-TRACK-FIXIE-BIKE-/140654486827?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item20bfa9252b

Hi, this is a rare BIANCHI PISTA concept that I have converted to a FIXIE

Also, 'can't handle the hills' with that ratio? I'd love to see this person's legs.

I was tempted to buy one of these, but realise I have absolutely no reason to.
If anyone can use one though, excellent price.
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/contact-points/bicycle-headsets/chris-king-inset-1-1-8-inch-bicycle-headset.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIANCHI-PISTA-CONCEPT-TRACK-FIXIE-BIKE-/140654486827?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item20bfa9252b

Hi, this is a rare BIANCHI PISTA concept that I have converted to a FIXIE

Lol'd at 'done less than 10 miles on it'.

dibs 600 calipers, 7403 and xt please.