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anyone else signed up, don't let me be the only newbie!

ok im going to set the price at £300.

if tweed run was the case. i can pop it into town on thursday

Cheers guys
Ideally i would like to keep it within London an the south east. If all else fails, i am sure i could arrange shipping

Ok.. So its not in perfect condition, has had a fair bit of use over its time.

1952 Holdsworth. Frame Number 009782 from what i can make out.

531 Plain Gauge Tube
Seat tube 55cm ctt
Top tube 57cm ctc

A few paint dinks on the top tube, been touched up. no signs of rust.
Hidden cable routing.

Built up for use as a winter type fixed. Two Mafac brakes. Including drop levers with the hard to come by semi hoods.

Full Mudguards

700x 28C Michelin Tracers F and R
Double Fixed S/F Airlite Hub with 18t Sprocket 40 Hole built onto 36 hole Rim
32 Hole front hub. No Name

Cinelli Bars 39cm and Stem 95mm

Stronglight Chainset 49d 48tooth

Mansfield Saddle with added rivets and ties.

Grease Nipples on hubs, pedals and b/b

I am sure the photos will tell you the rest.

Selling it on behalf of Geoff Boxhall, Veteran Cycling Club and East Sussex CTC Kingpin. He is trying to clear out his workshop, lots of bits and pieces to be found.

The bike can be viewed in Lewes, East Sussex. Otherwise i can bring it up to Ripley on Saturday or Dalston E8 afterwards.

£300
Obviously had some wear and use, but is mechanically sound and in pretty good condition for its age. Especially with some hard to come by items, saddle and brake set as an example

...or a foot.

I have a few sets of forks kicking about and i am sure i could find a front wheel.
let me know if you need a hand

Also.. chances are that Mary and i will be heading out to go find vegan breakfast. So if anyone fancies joining us..

If any one wants to catch a few hours kip in the morning after. More than welcome here. Have space for a few people in my living room.

I would offer to come meet you guys when you get here. But i have been looking forward to a day off and a lie in for a while.

Anyone fancy it? Nothing heavy, just the 50km ride fixed.

Details - http://esdactc.uuuq.com/

Southdowns Randonnees
23rd May 2010

East Sussex CTC present the return of the
Southdowns Randonnees.

New organiser and all new routes.

Distances of 100, 80 and 50 km,

The rides start from Ringmer Scout Hut and riders should arrive early to check in.

Rides start times are 9.00 p.m. for the 100km, 9.30 p.m. for the 80km and 10.00 p.m. for the 50km

ENTRY IN ADVANCE ONLY - CLOSING DATE IS MAY 16th. - NO ENTRY ON THE LINE

Entry cost is £3.00 for all distances and entries must be in by the closing date.

For further details of the routes, etc., please send a stamped addressed envelope to the organiser:

Andy Hall, 37 Mill Mead, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5JG

Just filled out the registration form.
Never raced on a track properly before. Looking at getting started.

Who else is in?

Ok.. i have already posted this in the Brighton forum, no biters down there. Bike can be viewed in either Brighton/Lewes or in Dalston at the weekends.

So who wants it?
Perfect hack, commute, pub bike. Home made rear rack. Mudguards. Conti Tyres. Baylis/Airlite-esque flip flop hub.

£165 ono

Currently sitting in my shop if you want to come and take a look. Selling it on behalf of a good friend (Geoff Boxhall.. veteran cycling, east sussex ctc)

i saw Arrospok in the Laines!

and no.. it wasn't a viking ghettospoke

Orbits are very good bikes. Hopefully this one fits Mary. She has been after a road bike for quite some time.

Oz... do you know Cheska? Former Cambridge, now living back in Hastings. If you still have this, it would be perfect for her.

check the thread in the brighton forum....

the bike is up in lewes
26" wheels. two brakes. flat pedals been fitted since the photos taken

So who wants it?
Perfect hack, commute, pub bike. Home made rear rack. Mudguards. Conti Tyres. Baylis/Airlite-esque flip flop hub.

£165 ono

Currently sitting in my shop if you want to come and take a look. Selling it on behalf of a good friend (Geoff Boxhall.. veteran cycling, east sussex ctc)

i wont be in, currently up in london... Rachael should be though. PM me and i can send you her number. otherwise.. its number 24. Knock on the door.
It should be in my room, under the mini cones. Some mallets there as well.

i have ball and mallets
due to work hours etc, i havent been able to guarantee i will be there. as soon as the clocks change i will do my bestest.

so yeh... who wants the ball?
come pick it up from my house on viaduct road.

Chatting up my housemate at some traffic lights?

Own up!

Wednesday 17th March or 24th March

Wheel building class at my shop in Lewes
Did a few up in London once upon a time.

Hopefully this will kick off the Open Toolbox i have planned for the shop.

Who is up for it?

Bring beer. Hubs and Rims, spoke lengths. Order from me before hand and get discount.

x x x

i have about 4 survive from last year. toby, nick and katie have a few i think.

Otherwise.. how about a mallet making session?
maybe a bulk order of poles, find some pipe somewhere?

i will admit, im out of date when it comes to mallet construction now. things have changed a bit since i last made some.

i got there and couldnt see any bikes outside, so didnt see the point in going in to check.. ok so it was about 8-30 or so. ended up going to a party on western road. bad idea, drunk with a shop to open at 9am.

If you really want black nipples as well. it is worth spending the extra money and matching up with DT pro locks.

STAY AWAY FROM ALUMINIUM NIPPLES
especially if riding on the road

Hey... hopefully some of you will be able to make it out to his once i get things started...

So i have been toying with this idea for a little while and now i feel that Lewes is ready for it.
When i first moved to London, i used to offer a service which i called the Open Toolbox. Originally on a Sunday morning, the idea was that people would come over with bike problems, bring a few Sunday be(ers)verages, some food, a bit of music. Then i would give free use of my tools and advice. The main objective was to give people a chance to fix their own bikes, meet others and help each other out. It quickly became quite tight group or people, with regulars showing up. More importantly to me it allowed for myself to meet other bike nerds, seeing as i was new to the city. After the open toolbox session, we would normally go out for a lazy ride and end up at the Polo.

I still need to figure out the exact logistics of it. But it will more than likely be on a Wednesday evening. Lets say from 5 - 8. In the shop we only have two workstands so no more than two people working on a bike at a time. But im sure within the three hours, we can get through a few people. Obviously i do not want to take anything away from the bike doctors on a Saturday morning, this can be something a little different. Bring some snacks, maybe a beer or two. Along with all your bike questions. All for free!

Lewes is a very independent and community driven town. So hopefully this kind of thing will appeal to everyone. Even if you have no clue about bikes, i am sure you will learn something. Plus i can assure you, there is no better feeling than turning something that you think will never work into something as good as new.

If interested, please send an email to me (Matt) at lewes@futurecycles.co.uk. Or give me a phone call on 01273 483108.

Hope to hear from you all soon!