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Apologies, ERD measured is 610 on the Matrix but I've an Open SUP CD rim that is 607. It's attached to a very nice 600 triclour front hub/double butted spokes. CD coating has worn through but rim is pretty much flat with not much in the way of scoring.
£30 gets it posted to you.

there's a guy on retrobike with an unused dura ace 9 speed hubset on Ambrosio Excellence tubs for sale. He was after £200

Just clean the teeth on your cassette & chainset regularly if you do a lot of miles or ride through dusty/dirty roads all the time. Spending 60 minutes (tops) every few months is usually enough & from a maintenance POV is a pretty easy thing to do.
When it rains, wipe your chain dry as best you can with a clean rag/old ripped up sheets, then apply 3 in one or any other general 'wet' lube/oil (i've used left over synthetic car oil loads of times). When your chain looks grubby, take it off, clean it and in the meantime have another chain to go on. It really is that simple.
Next time around you clean the one on the bike your original chain is ready to go back on.
You don't need any special waxes or expensive lube, frankly the amount of time you spend cleaning your kit isn't diminished but you end up paying out for stuff you don't actually need.
Been doing this for the last 25 years and never had chain/running gear issues and my cassettes/chainrings/chains seem to last longer than most

I've a rolls I'm shifting, not jet black black but it isn't a brown one. Bit of wear on the nose and a minor scuff on the rear left 1/4 about an 1"x1/4"
£23 posted

I've got an excellent Matrix ceramic rim in 32 hole flavour, I'll check the ERD if it might be of interest?

Got an immaculate pair of Single Pivot 6208 with original brake pads (which are lightly used). Nut fitment and 47-57 drop £50 posted
I've got almost full 600EX group if of interest including drilled levers in great condition

Got a new 12-28 Tiagra, will work with short cage so long as your inner ring isn't 16t smaller than your big (IE you haven't got say a 52/34
£22.50 posted

The short extension quills (40mm) on ebay go for £9 posted http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ETC-Road-Bike-Cycle-Quill-Forged-Head-Stem-22-2mm-Fork-40mm-Black-/300757180194?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4606865f22
and a little bit more with a shim for wider http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300mm-quill-bike-handlebar-stem-fits-1-1-1-8-shim-/280888460894?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item416641c65e

I also remember reading that raleigh only did 26tpi until the 90s.

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I'd be 99.9% that isn't accurate, certainly I've had 70s & early 80s Raleigh that had std BSC threaded cups.

NOT the early version is what I meant, I thought the triangle related to the lower part below the striping where it is V shape at the lower part of the lever rather than the physical wedge shape at the bottom of the lever which clearly donotes isn't the 92 version.
No point quibbling, the price is fair whatever it is.

what's your cassette out of interest?
I ran a 50/38 on a std 130 bcd with an 11-28 cassette which covers 119.9"-35.8"
a 50/34 compact with a 12-25 gives you 109.9-35.9 gear inch range. Whilst the jumps between sprockets are bigger at the lower end for the 11-28 you'll be able to utilise the 38 ring far more than the 34, the only useful mid speed ratio on that is in the 12/13 cogs.
If you do go compact, I'd suggest you get a 36 ring unless you are doing particularly hilly rides.
here's sheldon's online gear calc so you can work out what you need http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/

The ergos don't look like Veloce to me, possibly the early Record just with the 'Carbon' rubbed off the front.
The lower part of the lever has the triangle shape which donotes the earlier variant, the later models did not have this type lever.
More in depth photos here on velobase http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=6EC3AAEF-8C5D-4B47-9889-E2F847092E03&Enum=125&AbsPos=6
The campag script was deffo on the '94 model at least but not the http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=6EC3AAEF-8C5D-4B47-9889-E2F847092E03&Enum=125&AbsPos=6

Price drop to £90ono

I've got an old style ITM seatpin in 27.2mm flavour you can have for postage as it is a bit scratched. As with all the old ones this is pretty short with 10cm from limit line to where the rails would sit.
I might have an old GB front brake in the garage as well.
I'ver got a lovely set of lyotard cage pedals with christophe clips & Grand Premio white leather straps.
£27 posted

Some people think the 1970s is 'modern' in bicycle parts ;o)
I think I've some old weinmann's you can have for a few quid plus postage & a lockring gratis, I'll have a dig over the weekend

If its Raleigh, the BB cups should be 26tpi not the std 24tpi so best you keep those cups with the frame

It's deffo BSC threaded as I've tried another bb cup. I wasn't saying it absolutely was a Raleigh, just that the only possible link due to the serial number 'might' place it as such. Not all older Raleigh's are 26tpi in any case

no brand name, the only identifying mark which is on the (right side) seat-tube lug is HB310928, potentially this *could *be a 50s Raleigh or even a much later (1973) Handsworth built Raleigh though the placing of the serial number doesn't match with that era. It certainly has a much older look to it than the 70s, I would even be so bold as to say maybe even 40s or early 50s but I'm really stabbing in the dark.
I had a 1940s Halfords (yes that Halfords!) of Birmingham track frame that wasn't too disimilar but that proves nothing.
Wheel size wise she'll take a 27" wheel and of course a 700C

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vintage as in 50/60s? Centre pulls or side pull calipers??

I've got some tri bars I'd be willing to loan you but they'd need posting.
PM me for details, provide an email addy & i'll forward on some piccies.
Oh and they are for 25.4/26mm bars..

Butters, thanks for the link not sure about the Velocity but the Halo Aerotrack looks interesting, don't know the product and I'll be needing a braking surface so any idea if theey come without the colour applied?

Oswald, there are no 32 hole 700C rims with a braking surface in the range sadly, only disc rims. cheers for the link though.
Was going to buy some FRM wheels on a special deal from Germany for £340 delivered (down from £700) had red rims though, bit bright for me and only had Campag freehub, chasing down a shimano freehub for that particular model wasn't easy and not cheap it turned out otherwise I prolly would have had them.
Not sure about the Stans but will give it some consideration.

Got a well used set of Veloce that need cleaning up (dirt/grease on the backs). come with pads that are useable for a little while but again well used
£12.50 posted?
Pm with ur email for photos
Edit: Taken byFiryJack, thanks

Go to a reputable shoe shop like Clarks, get them to measure your feet both for length AND for width.
One of the major problems with cycling shoes is the width fitment, Diadoras were generally good for std width, my LBS said Exhustar too apparently.
I'm an 8.5 & I've always worn 43s which is what I wear in normal shoes. I've had 44s from Lidl in their MTB shoes which have been fantastic for the last 4 years and cost peanuts.
My road shoes are a 44 also, don't forget your feet swell after you've been walking/cycling for long periods so always get your feet measured toward the end of the day rather than first thing.
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what size ring you using, it would work out better for chain alignment purposes (cross chaining isn't good from big to big) & pretty much eradicate your problem by fitting the ring onto the middle fixing point.
Likely you wouldn't need a dog fang (et al) at all.
ATEOTD there must be something up because your chain wouldn't normally unship like that derailleur or no derailleur/with or without shifting ramp chainrings.

doh, sold a pair to a guy desperate for some hoops locally for £20 had Campag hubs too.
Just a long shot but how about this guy, not sure how current or how much you willing to drop http://www.mombu.com/marketplace/marketplace/t-fs-fir-ea60-36h-rims-new-2397017.html