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Length, Chainrings and postage?

Lens sold, £200 posted for the body and battery grip

The Cotic looks really nice, I'm hankering after a 29er race bike now...

I'm pretty sure you"re just taking the piss now. What the fuck is that abomination...

Uniq arn't as cheap as the planet X superlight hubs, same as the ones they use in the model B wheels. I can't fault 'em, pretty loud though

Is there's something wrong with 4130?

Nout' wrong with it but for much less you can pick up a decent alu frame however I'm getting the impression the OP wants more than a standard road bike.

Pah. You actually bought a pacer, unlucky. £300 for a 4130 steel frame, all I'll say is I'm glad its your money not mine...

so weight is going to be on the agenda for the next few buys...

Hate to say it but if weight really is an issue I'd replace the frame first.

I've got a set of generic steel risers

I can't imagine the acousitics in the warehouse are any good? Sounds awesome all the same

Aksiums are nice, but R500s are literally half the price. For a temporary wheel, the Shimano has it.

The man speaks the truth, aksiums seem to hold their value pretty well. I managed to pick up a set of R550s for £50 in great condition.

I've still got my 18-50 sigma

Thanks guys, I think that I'll go for a Avid V-Brake & Lever Set Digit 7 + Speed Dial 7

Sounds like an idea set up

Tubing? Full spec?

Don't forget to search for Randonneur too (different name);

Yeah, good call. From what I know of Randonneur bikes is they tend to be similar to audax frames but designed to carry more load. [/couldwellbechattingshit]

Bob Jackson Audax?

a tad unstable when carrying everything (tent, sleeping bag, food, stove, etc.) but a decent lightweight bike (my dad have one).

Really? I've not actually riden one. However my I can comment on the handling of a loaded 'cross bike (thats what I use for touring duties) and the Moulton as my Dad commutes on his

Or a Moulton.

Looking forward to mine.

I just can't get used to the handling of the Moutons and can't imagine it would improve under heavy load.

Something like this would be ideal

So, touring then, will there be a big difference between an 80's/early 90's steel road bike and a modern steel tourer? I want a roadbike I can tour on, so steel with rack mounts. Can i just get a 90's motobecane and be OK?

90's steel road bike will be much faster than a modern touring bike, the trend for modern touring bikes is 26". Personally I'd go for somthing designed for lightweight touring like a steel audax frame or a low end cyclocross frame

Depends what you're doing, round the world, Modern touring 26er. LEJOG, audux or 'cross bike

The pads on cantis run much further from the rim than V brakes

Thanks I'v checked Paul's site they are Canti levers so no good for V brakes

I'l have to buy some more levers,the Avids look nice and are cheap :) and this I've seen which looks nice
http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k234/a29630/v-brake-lever-set-digit-7-speed-dial-7.html

Sorry but the Magura's seem a bit much, any more suggestions please

Edit : Wicksie how much including the hanger ? note that I live in France so with shipping

Magura's are readily available second hand, check ebay. If not go for a set of avid digit V brakes with matching speed dial leavers, unless you're planning on racing 'cross or planning on riding through excessive amounts of mud say clear of cantis

but i have turned my back on bar bags!!!

Why?

Sell the Paul levers and buy Magura HS33, best rim brake ever.

Likewise gets my vote.