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Weight is circa 440g

Most shimano road pedals or any speedplay pedals still permit the use of a wrench.

But something to be aware of !

What he said ^

Contentious title perhaps but check these puppies out !

NOS Speedtec / topline ROAD cranks - 130bcd / 170mm arms

(Made by speedtec in germany - almost a carbon-copy of the toplines)

Totally unused. Breath taking-ly light

100 quid. Seen another pair? Didn't think so.

TJ designs also do fillet brazed stems - but OP is after tig'ed

Looks like a cannondale, kinda.

Kelly stem? Interested in the 100mm

I went a bit bonkers at a Paul Smith shop.

I bought this (and a few other things due to be listed...) but it's a little big on me (at 5'7")

It's a new blazer from 2012 collectrion - stylist lapels and taped seams - v.nice as all PS stuff is.

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg556/pochahuntus_sal/E5741D5C-CE27-44AB-B28A-8FEDF019441D-6861-0000020DD04D0CA8_zps8efe6132.jpg

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg556/pochahuntus_sal/0D4CF6DA-0E2F-4B57-96E2-35EC89BF54F9-6861-0000020DE25E5521_zps4f151239.jpg

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg556/pochahuntus_sal/EBD745AF-D2EA-4263-BD48-08E04056B54F-6861-0000020DDC0E3C9A_zps6da73506.jpg

http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg556/pochahuntus_sal/7F53C79D-AF65-4DC2-BA8A-C5150DCA48AD-6861-0000020DE820898E_zps963b4786.jpg

Anyone who's a PS fan knows his blazers cost about 250-350. At the very end of Jan you can pick the odd bargain up for circa £130 if you are lucky.

I'm asking £60

http://troutie.com/Products/Detail/Liberator-MKIII

^ Nice robust light if you have the coin

Thanks again for the feedback guys. I'm looking forward to working with the cycling fraternity to make this venture a worthwhile one - It can't be all things to all people, but I'm hoping to shape it around people's needs/ wants/ expectations.

Lezyne do a nice nice light that I'm currently using .. £12.99 and pot-hole-shock-proof as yet

http://www.wigglestatic.com/product-media/5360074942/lezyne_femto_front_comp.jpg?w=1800&h=1800&a=7

RE: BLB ... I mean the 'retro charm' of the old skool components .. I know some people find the staff a bit frosty

Scottmac; some good points - most of which I agree with.

I spend a lot of money and time building my own bikes - and having seen the haphazard ways many shops hang/pile/lock bikes together - I wouldn't want to find a scratch along the toptube of my colnago inflicted by a wayward brake lever. Not that I own a colnago.

In terms of teaching people to mechanic bikes.. It's a nice idea but plenty of places offer it already/ it isn't really a revenue generator/ many bike jobs require expensive tools which is why shops exist. I can show someone how to adjust their threaded headset - but would they want to spend 60 quid on headset spanners and crown race pullers?

I'll have a look at that too.

I have often thought more attention should be paid to cyclist psychology when designing road junctions - why and when is RLJ'ing considered 'OK' etc.

That could be implemented ... For small items etc. Would increase footfall I guess.. But yes, some legal challenges there.

Thanks for the continued suggestions!

The 'staff' will initially be just 2 (+1 Part timer) of us ... This is going to be a cosy start-up for now. No bored shop-staff.

We know our onions, we already have our maillard freewheel remover! ;) We are super friendly (I hate uptight bike shops).. I've worked in high-end shops across the country - My partner in crime is a expert wheel builder (Currently employed at another top London bike shop) who personally does about 30 wheel builds a week.

Coffee will be freely distributed - but from an 'ikkle machine, when we have a mo' - We ain't starbucks so it's likely 'standing room only'

I'd like to be around Borough ideally - Nice vibe there

Fantastic! Thanks Titan.

Service packages is something I was toying with.

Music will be of the highest quality - From (A)mon Tobin to Frank (Z)appa.

;)

I like Swrve clothing ... and rapha is nice - but I'd rather bring something new to the party .. something cheaper - but with the same kind of style.

Location isn't confirmed yet but - Just south of the river is likely

No cafe though. Soz. Not yet.

Cheers for the great ideas guys.

As mentioned, The main focus will be 'sensible' - commuter servicing and ancillary products.. But I'd like to spice things up with some cool stuff.

Not roadie, not MTB, not "commuter" in a day-glo altura jacket sense .. more 'Urban Cyclist' ..

I have a very very good wheelbuilder - and will be doing some seriously nice stuff.

bump for price drop - £425 - because it's christmas!

bump for price cut

... But I'm going to open one anyway.

So what would you like to see in a bike shop? - I'm thinking in terms of products or services or 'owt that comes to mind.

I'm not really trying to compete with mosquito for bling, BLB for charm, or Evans for volume.. I'm mostly aiming towards a city-based workshop so retail stock is sort of a secondary consideration. This gives me flexibility to carry a small but interesting(?) stock beyond the obligatory locks/lights/toobs.

I have my own ideas (good job - eh?!) but I'd love to hear your say.

...And before anyone asks, yes - there will be a Minutemen cover band* and free beer at the opening.

*If I can't get the mexican guys from the Dorito's ad

double post :-/

New & Unused

172.5mm cranks - 52/42 rings

Daytona was what campy called Centaur before they had to rename the Groupset due to some copyright infringement IIRC. One of the rings (the 42) is a new stronglight - but high quality CNCed

"Daytona" only existed for 2000/2001 - so pretty rare to find nos items!

Trying to get a pic sorted - but looks the same as this ...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Campagnolo-Daytona-10-Speed-Chainset-175mm-39-53-Free-P-P-UK-/200841003121

Unmarked. Asking £50 posted / 45 collected.