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I don't know how high we've set the bar here, but if you need to ask, then NO !
But you have bloody good taste in bikes, that is MONSTER :-)

No DIS to all concerned, good work, but a bike designed by a committee will never be cool !? It needs individuality and can only be leading edge if most folks don't get it - yet - they'll learn ;-)

For me, Les had more cred than all the designer-label-permutations-looking-for-approval that followed.

As Ricky Nelson said (in 1972) "you can't please everyone, so you've got to please yourself"

^ Didn't I just see those cranks (on that side) for sale recently ?? I hope the bike's not been dismembered !

Why do dogs sniff each other's bottoms when they meet ?
Well, they are terrible with names, but they never forget faeces !

It looks like these jokes have got off to a flying start. To save you all a lot of horsing about I've rounded up a few .....

I just bought some burgers from Tesco....and they're off!

Reading the label on these burgers I've noticed that they contain very little fat, but quite a lot of Shergar.

A man was taken to A&E after eating a burger. The Hospital say he had galloping diarrhea, but is now in a stable condition.

Stories have flooded the press and Tesco are having a mare, to be Frankel. An Istalian spokesperson for the company said "I canter believe it and I think its been going on fulong time".

The Tesco PR department really need to take the reins here, people are starting to equestrian the way they're handling it. They say that they are holding back as they don't want to stirrup the situation and the Company should be able to ride it out.

Personally I prefer the My Lidl Pony burgers anyway.

I just bought some burgers from Tesco too, and noticed that they contain very little fat, but quite a lot of Shergar.

The Dutch improve roads and cycle lanes.
The guy on the de-icing project has the right name for the job ;-)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20942340

Ger, hard winters !

can anyone remember a one of those misanthropic cartoon where someone is taking the piss out of people using population stats to show consumers habits, but which actually just correlate to population area?

Do you ever feel that you might be two kleva for this place ??

Will the PC brainwashed "thought Nazis" please STFup and let the adults enjoy a fun thread. We can all tell right from wrong and don't need reminding of it every 2 minutes (IMHO).

It might not come as a surprise to learn I travel through there every month or so.

Great chippy, nice place, sounds like a glistening penis.

If yours makes a noise, you should get to the doctors quick !

I'm no expert, but this is what I'd do after the obvious visual checks........

Take out the wheels and give the front and rear ends a good tug to ensure that they are sound.

Tap the frame all over with your knuckle and listen, it should be quite tuneful. If it doesn't "ring" there may be cracks. I also recommend flicking it with the back of your finger-nails and as you move along a tube you will hear the tone change, but it should always ring nicely.

Get hold of each tube by the ends and try to twist it. If it's integrity has been compromised it should be obvious.

By now you should have had a good feel of the frame, but go over all the joints with your hands. In the car painting trade I learned that you can often feel defects better than you can see them.

I hope this is if some help. I tried your first link and got a 404, the 2nd one (the Eddy) looks a beauty, could be a money maker if you brought it back !?

I'm assuming that these foreign countries are not a receptacle for stolen bikes, so you won't have any problems when you bring it into the UK ?

***"the plan was to enjoy the work, then gift it on again"

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Thank you. I've messed about with bikes and motorbikes all my life, and thought the pleasure was in turning a profit - or often kidding myself that I'd made a profit. The **truth **is that I just like making things as good as they can be.

I feel liberated.

You wanted to make a little girl happy, and so far you've had that effect on a middle-aged bloke; funny old world isn't it !?

Great project too, all the best.

What no interest ??
Would listen to reasonable offers - or I'll offer to buy you a coffe and slice of cake at LMNH ;-)

Gren

Please ignore my previous thread relating to **LMNH **- THIS is the one to read !!!!

I'll bring a this frame along to LMNH if it finds a buyer before Sunday, they can collect it then.

Performance aero aluminium frame and forks - 58cm c/t x 57cm c/c with semi-integrated headset.
All threads good, some marks in paint and small dink in downtube, see detailed pic.
£40

The dink
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/DSCF6144.jpg

Can also include the 27.2 seatpost, unbranded stem and Specialized o/s bars (incl used blue tape, but not in pics) for an extra £10

SRAM CERAMIC bottom bracket which has only done 50 road miles and so (other than fitting tool marks) is PERFECT. £50 (+P&P if required)

It's a great laugh at LMNH and I hope to see old, and make new, friends there again this time - please make the effort to come along.

All the best, Gren

Yes, the F&F etc is still available !

These guys have the Park Tools PCS10 for £110, vs RRP £150
I've not used this supplier but have the stand and love it - heavy though !

http://www.fawkes-cycles.co.uk/6541/products/park-tool-pcs10-home-mechanic-repair-stand.aspx

It''s worth considering that after 10yrs hard use, you'll probably get 90% of your "investment" back when you eBay it. Lesser makes devalue a lot more IMHO.

Thanks to everyone for getting in contact.

So far, the MBK frame and the wheels on the Performance bike appear to be sold, all the rest are still up for grabs.

Tilover = thanks I'll contact you after Sunday.

Pandah = not had a PM yet, no dibs without your phone number, soz.

Booblay = yes 700s with a mixed bag of skewers and for slide-on cassette.
Front is fully unbranded with a semi-semi-aero rim.
Rear is Shimano Deore DX.

Cheers all, Gren

Items for collection at Look Mum No Hands this Sunday, April 1st (nut this is no joke)

I'd like to have buyers for the frames before Sunday or I'll not bother to bring them along due to size problems.

Performance aero aluminium frame - 58cm c/t x 57cm c/c with semi-integrated headset.
All threads good, some marks in paint and small dink in downtube, see detailed pic.
£45

The dink
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...s/DSCF6144.jpg

Can also include the 27.2 seatpost, unbranded stem and Specialized o/s bars (incl used blue tape, but not in pics) for an extra £15

The wheels from the above pic. They are are ok, low-end stuff, but quite usable. £20

Also my MBK frame 58x58mm, 125mm rear. Headset is okay and bars & stem included (no wheels) £40.

I have a set of Mibbleburn RS7 cranks , 165mm and very good condition with only minor heal rub. £60

Last, but not least, a SRAM CERAMIC bottom bracket which has only done 50 road miles and so (other than fitting tool marks) is PERFECT. £60

As mentioned I want the frames to be sold before Sunday and we can meet for payment and collection at LMNH before noon. So please post if yoiu want to buy an item, and send me a PM with your mobile. I'll accept 2nd dibs etc under the same terms in case some buyers can't make it on the day.

It's a great laugh at LMNH and I hope to see old, and make new, friends there again this time - please make the effort to come along.

All the best, Gren

I got excited thinking I might be able to buy LMNH... ;)

Get excited about buying my stuff instead, I'm sure it's much cheaper - pleeeze :-D

Ignore this one - sorry.

It's a GENIUS idea - turn your old spokes into a keyring and sell them at £4.50 a pop !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cyclist-Fixie-Singlespeed-Mountain-Bike-Keyring-/300677577948?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4601c7bcdc

I'm no "Dragon", but my advice is.. don't give up your day job.

Gren

Can't wait to see the project with the big red wheel.. what hub is that ;)

I'll get my coat ................

Hi DuD3, posting is not a problem, about £15 a big box IIRC !?

Other folks, any interest for Sunday ??

Cheers, G

Wassup - too cold for you guys or are are the prices too high ? ;-)

Will consider reasonable offers by PM, thanks.