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Is the removable lining the winter one?

2nd dibs on stem

Anyone?

Looking for cheap parts, preferably silver. This is to go on my build here: http://www.lfgss.com/thread114243.html

So if you have any of these or any other parts, please let me know. I 'm based in east london but am happy to collect. Thanks!

Hey there, where are you based?

where are you based? and what size is the clamp?

I'm selling 5 continental race 28 inner tubes that fit 20 to 25c.

I bought a bulk pack of 10 for £30 to save money but don't need that many.

I'm selling 5 for £15 so it's even with what I paid. Alternatively you can buy them or £3 each if you don't need that many.

Pick up in E16 or post for extra

Thanks again for the stuff.

^Thanks dude! I think so too :)

I've been a bit busy the past few weeks but here's an update on the progress so far.

I masked the frame and painted part of it flame red.

Thanks again for the wheel!

My flatmate's bike was stolen on Friday night from Corn Street in Bristol. It was a silver BSA courier fixed gear conversion with chrome wheels.
Unfortunately, I don't have a photo of the bike itself but this the closest I could find on the internet:

Any help would be appreciated. Cheers

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/bsa-courier-vintage-mixte-frame-dutch-style-road-bike-5-gears-21-inch-brooks-saddle/1035473045#photo-content

Hello, I saw this post on gumtree and had some suspicions about it so I searched the forum for any reports of this bike and yours is the only one I found. They look really similar but it's up to you to judge whether this is your friend's bike. All the best.

Regards, MJ

@ Mr B: It's not something I feel I need, this project is built using used parts so as you can guess I don't care if it's not perfect. Yes the gloves are the perfect size, I'm quite slim. Btw, if you could mind your language on this thread I would appreciate it. Thank you.

@Lucky: That's alright, I'm open to criticism, it allows for improvement.

^I sprayed it with WD40 soon after I finished stripping the paint and again before I primed it to get rid of rust that may have formed, then I rinsed it with soapy water to remove the WD40 residue and then dried it almost immediately to avoid corrosion. And then I promptly inspected the frame once more before priming it. Thanks for the tip though, I did some research before doing any of this to avoid complications.

Frame being primed.

In which case, even if it doesn't last long, if you plan on powdercoating it eventually then clear coat it for now!

Yeah I guess but I'd rather not risk damage to the frame and I don't think I'll get it powdercoated anytime soon.

go rust, dont spray clear;)

Hahaha, if you try that let me know how it goes :D

I thought about that but as far as I'm aware, there isn't any proper way to do it yourself because without a primer the clear coat won't last long and it doesn't do a good job of preventing rust. Powdercoat also isn't an option coz I can't really afford it right now. I'll probably get it done by armourtex in the future when I have the funds and at least they'll do a better job of stripping the paint.

^Glad to hear that.

Btw, your ideas worked great for most of the areas but on the hard to reach areas I just used a wire wheel brush.

So I did my best stripping the paint and this was the end result.

I'll hopefully get started on the paint job tomorrow if the weather turns out well.

if you use a scourer with paint stripper on it, the paint will come off really quite well.
http://www.axis-cleaningsupplies.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/p/sp0014--_caterers_sponge_scourer.jpg

A hefty wire brush with Nitromors also works well for taking off large amounts after the first couple of coats, then move onto sanding for the smaller bits.

^^Project has potential

Thanks for the advice I'll be sure to try those.

too early to ask what colour?

I was planning to do a two tone of red and white, something along the lines of "the flash" and I'll probably stick a lightning bolt in there too. I'm also filming the whole process so I'll link it on here when it's done.

I had to be careful to not remove too much metal.

Some more sanding...

Now sold. Closing thread.

Price drop £40

I have now found a fork. Closing thread.

Have now found what I was looking for. Closing thread.

Quite worried about the integrity of the bars with drilled holes so undibs but thanks anyway

Dibs on the criteriums, pm'ed.

The bars combo is listed on eBay which is against classifieds rules.