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One of the kids I coach from the BC City Academies wants a track bike. I have enough parts, apart from the frame, to build him something.

He rides a 58cm. Is 15 years old and probably still growing.
Has anyone got a Precursa kicking around? Otherwise, something similar, ratty and tatty would be okay as long as it isn't too beaten up. He will be riding it on the road as well, to and from school and to velodrome sessions.

Sending a DM now

Cheers for taking the measurements for me. Just that little too short I’m afraid. GLWS

How much movement is there in the seat post, up and down. Ideally could you measure from the cenrte of the BB? Cheers!

FYI.. this sold

What is the frame size?

Did this sell?

Cheers @Evell, tyres turned up today

Will send you a dm now

Has anyone any experience dealing with TLI (https://www.tlicycling.com). This could be one way for people to race, outside of the BC system. I know racing did (or still does) happen at North Weald, but i have no experience with it myself.

Dibs!!!

It has been a while since i've been anywhere near a polo court, i am well out of the loop.
Would a group of beginners be welcome at HDowns/Mitch? A few of the women from Velociposse mentioned some interest in giving polo a go. I guess no body rides on brakeless track bikes anymore? So may need to borrow a few bikes and mallets.

Description matches the condition.
Rims wear and get damaged. All part of buying s/h.

Plus. Refunds? Its an online community. Not Ribble.

Seems fishy that you decide you no longer need them and wish to sell on. Only to then demand a refund 3 days later.

Still have the surly for sale?

Apart from cold.. what was the weather like? I was put off by the wind and sideways showers in Hackney. Of course once i decided not to come, it eased off. The idea of getting there wet and then racing cold didn't really appeal to me.

Look Keo pedals are used on the bikes.. compatible exustar would probably be ok but that lies with you.

Shoes with Look Keo cleats are available to hire. Or toe clip adaptors can be used. Would always recommend going clip less for a better experience.

Unfortunately storage can't be swapped between users. Doesn't help you now, but see if you can get on the waiting list. 16 brand new slots came up just the other week (which were filled within a couple of days).

Price Drop!

No Pro - £175 for frame + fork.
Raleigh - £85

Raleigh
Reynolds 501 - Panasonic Colours
Frame, stem, bars headset and forks
Brakes available separately
53 st 56 tt
A few marks and scratches but otherwise great condition for a frame this age.
£100

No-Lo-Pro - reynolds 753
I got this from @dr.fast years ago. Can't remember the frame builder, hopefully he knows.
700c front and rear.
Seat tube CtT - 53cm
Top Tube Horizontal - CtT - 55cm

Mostly fillet brazed. Very tidy looking frame.
Track ends were put in by http://www.chickensframeemporium.co.uk/ and given a basic paint coat. Will take a rear brake. Top tube has cable guides.
1 inch headtube.
£175 frame only
£205 frame and acor carbon forks

Collect from Cambridge Heath or Olympic Park

Look at the following - http://ebookings.leevalleypark.org.uk/docs/velopark-terms.pdf

You will be better off with a hire bike though.

Not sure how possible it would be, but if BC insurance and levys are a must, could the meet be classified as a regional C instead of a Go-Race? Would open it up to all the existing lfgss trackies.

Good work so far. Race org is a nightmare, especially with all the insurance hoops and hurdles to get through compared to a few years ago.

If it does remain a Go-Race, i will just get a VDB inspired day license under the name Francesco de Ponte.

Are the races sanctioned? How many UCI points are on offer?

Mens:
1.Sumo
2.Moserism
3.Slowbrows
4.Branwen
5.AtibaQ
6.fixish
7.veLLo
8.Big H
9.Matt_B

Womens:
1.Scoot
2.Yasi
3.Blowfish
4.lucyh
5.LinaB

Heckling:
1.Hoke
2.Doctor Cake
3.T4

FYI.. the advertising is painted on, not a sticker. The coating of which I feel is grippier than the track itself.

There is obviously a minimum speed limit on any banked track. 10mph is verging on too low. Technique can also increase grip. Learning how to weigh the handlebars as well as pedalling with the power gong through the inside foot.

I often say that anyone can ride a track fast. The greater skills is learning to ride it slowly.

What a jerk!

Rethreading wouldn't make any difference as the process of cutting a thread removes material, doesn't add a thread to it.
The only way to save them would be to use a helicoil which still wouldn't be perfect and hard to get straight.

You were saved by the pub in this case.