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Hey all,

Apologies if this has been covered before - please point me in the right direction of so...

I'm after a decent resource for "bits". "Bits" being things like concave washers for brakes, crank bolts, the little caps that go over cable housing etc...

I've searched eBay etc and it seems the states is good but the postage is massive (e.g. http://bit.ly/UriQKV) <--- it's some of these I'm afte right now.

When I lived in London it was easy to get stuff as there are handy shops/cafes everywhere. Living in Brighton & Hove the shops just aren't here (tried x3 places on my lunch just now and no joy).

Anyone found anywhere online you can make orders for stuff like this?

Muchos thanks!

Nice one thanks - I've just ordered them.

After some nice 'stache bars that'd suit a vintage build. Love the shape of the nitto ones but haven't got the budget. Anyone got any for sale?

Cheers.

Please do - have sent a DM.

No worries. DM me if you decide you want them.

They are very wide. You can always chop them down though. I never got around to it as I switched to some Nitto drops.

I've got some chrome ones of these: http://bit.ly/O16YlD - would they suit?

I'm building up an old frame of mine for a friend - It's a late 60s Raleigh Mercury (metallic brown/rust).

I'm after some parts:

Crankset, 42T, 170mm (or shorter)
I've been looking at this set: http://bit.ly/OIPgiC - anyone got anything similar/cheaper?

Long-drop brake calipers
Pretty sure I need veeery long-drop - at least 65mm. Nutted, prefer older style, something like Weinmann. Would be up for some nice retro levers if they're part of the deal but might not need them (not settled on type of bars yet but thinking 'staches)

Saddle
Guess an old Brooks would suit. Not looking to spend loads, something a bit tired might look nice.

Hit me!

Hey,

I'm fairly noob to it all too - esp. when it comes to wheel sizes; here's my story...

I made my first fixie about a year ago from an old Raleigh frameset I'd been knocked off a few years before. I got 700s for it and a 175 crankset.

I was happily riding around, loving the inertia in straight lines, then pedal strike! With my long cranks and too-small wheels, I took a corner at some speed and nearly broke both thumbs and my shoulder. Took months to heal.

Once I found out the wheels were too small (and the cranks too long) I switched to 27 in. wheels and the scare-factor went away.

Not sure if this applies to your build, but thought it was worth a mention.

Price drop - £40 inc. postage (to UK).

Hey all,

So, I bought this ALAN off Orko42 a little while ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7921074910/

I've since replaced the bullhorns with the original drops: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7921074422/

So, I'm now selling the bullhorn horn bars with stem, levers snazzy zebra tape and cables: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7921073768/

I'm not sure what you call the set-up (I think I picked up on the interruptor term from here), but it's ingenious. You can brake from the end of the horns or from the centre of the bars. I really enjoyed the set-up but couldn't resist putting the drops back on.

I'm not sure what make the bars are. The stem is 3ttt (it's a very short one), the levers are XLC (I've done some googling but couldn't find much on them).

More pictures:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7921073204/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7921072730/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7921072174/

EDIT: Start the price at £50 inc. postage. I'm based in Brighton.

I currently own a cursed Tandem ('65 Pashley Tourmaster)...

Prior to me acquiring it it wrecked 32 marriages and countless relationships. So far so good as yet though.

Any idea how old this gruppo is?

Thanks.

Just agreed a deal with macchia7o - closing thread.

Current post on my daily ride has given out meaning the saddle moves from side-to-side with every stroke - quite disconcerting.

Brighton based so a local pick-up would be a bonus.

Cheers!

Hi - did this groupset sell?

Thanks.

Hey jpb - they're the 26 clamp.

liquidsky59 - I will post if I have to but would prefer cash on collection as bit hectic with moving/packing at the moment.

Sorry, just noticed this reply. No they're not the oversized clamp size...

Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526096710/in/photostream

But for a couple of teeny-tiny marks these are as new. Had them on my daily commuter for a while. Loved the look but the position was a bit full-on for the stop-start cycle into town. These are the 40cm long ones.

£35

Pick up from Hackney Wick or Clerkenwell.

Thanks for the replies - I'll run them by him and see what he reckons.

I've got the shoes/cleats already - hilarious trying to walk anywhere in them!

Shootthebreeze - I fear yours may be a bit out of my budget. Should have said before but looking to spend no more than £50... Would love some Dura-Ace ones to match my group set.

Just got some Shimano shoes and want some pedals asap to try them out.

Would prefer to pick up in London rather than postage etc...

Hi,

Got a friend after a cheap run-around for London. He's about 5'7''. He'll consider any style of bike, would prefer one with gears. Budget is £150.

Cheers!

No one want to help make my moving weekend that bit lighter on my Addison-Lee damaged wrists?

Hey all,

I'm moving form London to Brighton so clearing out lots of stuff...

Nitto RB 021 Bars
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526096710/in/photostream
But for a couple of teeny-tiny marks these are as new. Had them on my daily commuter for a while. Loved the look but the position was a bit full-on for the stop-start cycle into town. These are the 40cm long ones.
£40

BBB Fastbars
Link: http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bbb-fastbar-alloy-handlebar-black-id56165.html
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526090942/in/photostream
Brand new, unused. Nice and lightweight. I got them for my first ever build and realised they wouldn't fit the stem. 42cm long.
PROVISIONALLY SOLD

3TTT Stem
Link: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/3t/quid-quill-stem-ec023408#select
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526095720/in/photostream
Brand new, unused. £10.

ITM Quill stem
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526096046/in/photostream
Can't find a link to this. Bought from Condor cycles for around £20 (IIRC) - I got it with the Nitto bars above, so for 26mm bars. 130mm long. Excellent condition. Yours for £10. PROVISIONALLY SOLD

Cane Creek 200TT Levers
Link: http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=21279
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526092658/in/photostream
Brand new and in the box. I never got around to fitting them to the Nitto's before I swapped them out. £20. PROVISIONALLY SOLD

Shimano SLX Levers
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526093512/in/photostream
Would suit a beater. £5.

Shimano BR-R450 Caliper
Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-BR-R450-Rear-Brake-Caliper/dp/B001GSQQE4
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526094930/in/photostream
Brand new in box. Sticker price £24.99. Yours for £20. PROVISIONALLY SOLD

Shimano BRMT60 Brakes (Front & rear) with blocs
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526092288/in/photostream
Still got plenty of life in them. £5.

2 x Specialized Mondo 700x23C Tyres
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526091546/in/photostream
Unsure how far they've travelled but look pretty good. £10.

Shimano NEXAVE triple-ring crank set with pedals
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526095404/in/photostream
£5.

Shimano FD-TY25 Front Derailleur
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526090048/in/photostream
£5.

Shimano STX Rear Derailleur
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526886142/in/photostream
For 7 speed. £5.

3 speed Sturmey Archer Hub on Rigida 18 Wheel (incudes SA gear lever)
Pic: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dk2000yeah/7526997794/in/photostream
700c. Runs true. £40.

So - that's the lot for now. I'm based in Hackney Wick - I work in Clerkenwell so can bring some bits in if needed. Would prefer not to post but it's an option too.

Cheers!