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Why not invest in the full size O Bag. This is hardly a budget build and deserves the best!

No group shot, but here they are individually.

The current collection is the Colnago Master, Moots RSL, Turner Sultan and Brompton S2. Somebody also requested some pictures of the Pegoretti's, so they are attached too but now sadly sold. Currently all boxed up in a container to Hong Kong. Roll on May 4th when they arrive. We fly this Sunday. Goodbye London weather (for a while at least!).

And the dearly departed Pegs....

Quite a few spacers, but only a pre-fit fix. Now reduced to a 1.5cm stack, 12ck black stem and looks better, fits better and handles better.

The frame size has a perfect tt length for me, and now also the perfect reach and drop. I love my Moots RSL, but it is a toss up between this and my Brompton as to which actually puts the biggest smile on my face when I ride it.

The post and bolts were from Bromptification (google search that name - I don't know how to paste links).

The bolts are ti, not aluminium, so plenty strong enough.

Wasn't cheap no, but an absolute hoot to ride, and relatively cheap way of making some improvements over Brompton's standard spec. Actually cost less than some of their own special editions which are basically just sprayed different colours and have different decals with no performance benefit.

Thanks for the comments all.

Not sure about the Deda myself. Any alternative suggestions? Not trying for a true retro look, but something more in-keeping might be good.

It definitely holds its own with modern frames.

Duly edited Tenderloin! Just an informed comparison rather than a boast post. I know I am a lucky chap, but this one takes the biscuit.

I turned 40 yesterday. As a reward for ‘getting halfway’, I decided to treat myself to a classic frame. A real ‘keeper’. After 8 months of waiting, it actually arrived on my Birthday. Perfect timing. Thanks to Mike at Maestro

A very gloomy day here in sunny Surrey, and the photos don’t do the paintwork justice. It is really bright, zingy and a work of art. Most Colnago’s I have seen have a dodgy bit of masking or overspray somewhere on them, but not this one. My bikes tend to be on the monochrome side, but this one is wild!

I lusted after a Colnago Master (Olympic back then) when I first started riding on the road seriously, but by the time I could afford one times had changed and plastic and aluminium were all the rage. What goes around comes around though, and with age and maturity, I can now appreciate the finer things in life rather than the latest things in life. This will be an unashamedly ‘Sunny Days and Sundays’ bike. As if Ernesto Colnago knew that I was turning 40, he kindly produced the 30th anniversary model in my favourite ever colour scheme, AD10. The ride is sublime. Not sure of the weight, but it is surprisingly light for a large steel frame, and rides light thanks to the wheels.

Arguably it should be kitted out with some NOS Shimano 8 or 9 speed Dura Ace (Mapei-stylee), but I have ridden Campagnolo for too long to change. So, I have gone for a mix of modern NOS Record and Super Record components. I wanted polished silver components with white decals. I happen to think that the 2011 vintage Campagnolo looks much nicer than the current crop of black/red components, and there really isn’t much difference in the performance. All 11 speed, apart from the brakes, which are the pre-skeleton variety (and much prettier IMHO).

Maybe the Zipp bars are wrong but I use these on all of my bikes in either carbon or aluminium, and I just love the shape.

Frame - Colnago Master 30th AD10 (59cm)
Fork - Colnago Prescia
Aheadset - Chris King Sotto Voce Aheadset
Chainset – NOS Campagnolo Super Record 2011 (175mm 53/39)
Pedals - Look Keo Carbon Titanium
Front Deraileur – NOS 11 speed Campagnolo Record 2011
Rear Deraileur – NOS 11 speed Campagnolo Record 2011
Shifters – NOS 11 speed Campagnolo Record 2011
Brakes – NOS Campagnolo Record 2006
Chain – 11 speed Campagnolo Record
Cassette – 11 speed Campagnolo Record 12/25
Wheels - Campagnolo Hyperon Ultra 2 (but with NOS 2006 Record skewers)
Tyres - Continental Competition
Stem - Deda Zero (130mm)
Bars - Zipp SL Alloy Traditional Bend
Seatpost - Deda Super Zero
Saddle - Fizik Arione
Handlebar Tape - Colnago Cork

So, just to pre-empt the usual comments:

Yes, I know the grass needs a cut. Yes, I know there a lot of spacers, but I ride with quite a high front end, and at least 1, if not 2 will be removed once I have dialled the position. Yes, the gunmetal stem looks wrong, and a black version has been ordered. Yes, I know a pair of Veloflex would be better, but I happen to like Conti Comps. No, it is not for sale, and nor will it be for a very, very long time!

Mech sold to lasmo999

Mags still left. Amazing pedals for £15!

iClics sold to Steve.

Mags and Mech still available.

Brilliant book, and some great photos of the cyclocross pro scene.

Immaculate.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/book/cyclocross-2011-2012-photo-book-ec038527

£15 posted.

Please email me at 7solarider7'at'gmail'dot'com if you are interested.

All prices include postage. Paypal (either gift or pay the charges) or bank transfer.

Record 10 speed 32mm band on front mech. 9/10 condition.
Now asking £15

Time Impact Mag/Ti. 5/10 condition cosmetically, but totally functional and plenty of life left. Bearings are smooth. 2 sets of cleats.
Now asking £15

Time iClic Carbon/Ti. 8/10 condition. Lovely light pedals. 2 sets of cleats.
Now asking £25

Yes, I think by best they mean neatest.

The risers make a huge difference to ride and handling. A great upgrade on their own.

Here I present my pimp’d Brompton!

I have road bikes, mountain bikes, cyclocross bikes, geared, single speed etc, but this one possibly puts the biggest smile on my face because I can take it anywhere. Definitely the best folder, and made in the UK.

Brompton make a great bike, but the components are pretty basic for the money, so, I made a few changes. Been a bit of a labour of love and some trial and error (they don’t use many standard parts bless ‘em!).

Loving the raw finish. Always went for painted before, but this is beautiful. So nice, that I even decided against the titanium front and rear. I can honestly say that the steel rides nicer. Apparently they only let their best frames be raw lacquered as there is no hiding place, so you get a bit more quality reassurance.

I used to use the Brompton S Bag, but the Ortlieb O Bag is so much better padded, waterproof and much cooler!

Now rides, fits and functions better, and ready for commuting in Hong Kong when we move over in a few weeks.

The only thing I didn’t feel the need to change were the brake levers. Finally Brompton have produced some decent factory fit brake levers!

Bars – changed for USE Atom carbon risers (I wanted something wider and a bit taller)
Bar clamp bolt – changed for titanium (won’t rust)
Stem wedge bolt – changed for titanium (won’t rust)
Grips – changed for lock-ons (the original foam grips are useless when wet)
Cables – changed for Nokon Trakpearls (because I had them lying around, and they curve tighter when folded than the standard housing)
Headset – changed for XTR (so much smoother than the Brompton headset, and should last longer)
Handlebar fold clamp bolt – changed for titanium (won’t rust)
Front wheel – changed for Superlight version, and tube changed to Presta (runs much smoother than the standard cup’n’cone version, plus a bit lighter rotating weight)
Clamps – changed for brass with non-spin clamps (from Bromoptification.com. These are brilliant. No more spinning clamps, plus the colour matches the raw finish nicely)
Saddle – changed for Brooks Swift (the original was good, but the Brooks just looks right on a Brompton)
Seatpost – changed for titanium extended length (I needed the extended seatpost, and Brompton no longer make their own titanium version. Plus the clamp is so much better than the Pentaclip)
Chainset – changed for White Industries ENO (I wanted 175 cranks, and a slightly smaller gear, so I fitted a 48 tooth instead of the 53 original)
Bottom Bracket – changed for Shimano 113mm (to accommodate the chainset)
Pedals – changed for XT Trekking pedals (flat 1 side, SPD the other so I can ride normal shoes or cycling shoes depending on the occasion. This does compromise the fold size, but worth the compromise)
Rollers – changed for Brompton Eazywheels (narrower so they don’t clip your heels – seriously, why don’t Brompton just fit these from the factory?)
Rear wheel - bolts and derailleur bolt changed for titanium and tube changed to Presta (won’t rust)

I used to have one outside the basement flat in our house. More common than you might think.

Cheers. Just noticed that it doesn't include the patio cleaner. Oops. Copied the wrong spec. Just edited.

Used, 5 times. Perfect working order. Just about to move to Hong Kong, so no space to store it or use it.

Brilliant pressure washer. Karcher professional standard (no plastic parts, all brass fiting etc)

1.9Kw induction motor. 130 bar maximum pressure. 125 bar rated pressure. Auto stop/start for long life operation. 440 litres per hour water flow volume. 6 metre hose with Vario lance and Dirtblaster nozzle adjustment. Includes T200 T-Racer patio cleaner. Detergent tank.

Cost over £200 new.

Selling for £95 collected.

Collected only (Surrey), or I can travel to south London or anywhere around Surrey/Kent/Sussex.

All brand spanking new. Came on my new Brompton. Never ridden, but replaced as part of initial ‘tuning’.

Brompton Saddle (replaced with Brooks)
Made by Charge for Brompton. With carry grip underneath front.
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-...std-prod19419/
£25 new.
£15 posted.

Brompton Extended Seatpillar (replaced with aftermarket titanium)
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-...sp6p-prod2931/
£16 new.
£10 posted.

Brompton Front Wheel
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/16-x-1-3-8-brompton-2013-front-wheel-stainless-steel-spokes-qfwss-prod3019/
£46 new.
£22 posted.

Sold and paid. Thanks Russ.

Cheers. Hopefully you are the Russ who has just emailed me at the same time?

That being the case, large one also sold.

Grey Timbuk2 sold to Benjamin pending payment.

Please email me at 7solarider7'at'gmail'dot'com if you are interested.

All prices include postage. Paypal (either gift or pay the charges) or bank transfer.

Timbuk 2 small messenger bag. Grey. One large internal pocket, no dividers with zipped section in front. 8/10 condition.
£20

Timbuk 2 large messenger bag. Green. With reflective tabs. One large internal pocket, no dividers with zipped section in front. 8/10 condition.
£30

Record 10 speed 32mm band on front mech. 9/10 condition.
£20

Time Impact Mag/Ti. 5/10 condition cosmetically, but totally functional and plenty of life left. Bearings are smooth. 2 sets of cleats.
£20

Time iClic Carbon/Ti. 8/10 condition. Lovely light pedals. 2 sets of cleats.
£35

Brand new unused Brompton saddle. 10/10 condition. Made by Charge. With grab handle under front. Really comfortable saddle, but I replaced it with a Brooks.
£20

Thanks. I'll drop you a PM.

Pedals sold. Everything else available.

All brand spanking new. Came on my new Brompton bought last week. Never ridden, but replaced as part of initial ‘tuning’.

Brompton Saddle (replaced with Brooks)
Made by Charge for Brompton. With carry grip underneath front.
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-2009-standard-rail-saddle-exc-pentaclip-qsadstd-prod19419/
£25 new.
£15 posted.

Brompton Extended Seatpillar (replaced with aftermarket titanium)
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-extended-seat-pillar-qsp6p-prod2931/
£16 new.
£10 posted.

Brompton Pentaclip (replaced with aftermarket titanium)
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-penta-clip-for-rail-frame-saddles-qpentaclipa-prod13716/
£22 new.
£12 posted.

Pair of Brompton Pedals (replaced with SPDs)
RHS fixed and folding LHS
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-folding-pedal-left-hand-qpedf-prod2922/
and this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-rh-pedal-non-folding-alloy-cage-qpedrhbb-prod19452/
£41 new.
£20 posted.

Brompton 54 tooth 170mm chainset and bb (replaced with White Industries ENO)
Like this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-chainset-54t-x-3-32-qcwset54-prod13737/
and this:
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brompton-bb-cartridge-iso-qbbcart-iso-prod13742/
£85 new.
£40 posted.

Right, serious discount time! Last few bits left.
Marks out of 10 for condition next to each.
Will accept Paypal (you will need to cover the charges), bank transfer or cash on collection, or I am prepared to meet up.
All prices include traceable UK postage. Willing to do international postage at cost.
Email me at 7solarider7”at”gmail”dot”com

DT Swiss Campagnolo freehubs (9/10)
I recently sold some sets of DT hubs and offered a choice of free hubs. They all went for Shimano (tut tut!).
2 x kits to convert any Shimano DT hub to Campagnolo (includes freehub body and end cap - simply pull off the Shimano part and slide this on - simple as that!). That includes any DT derivative such as Lightweight etc.
All freehub bodies immaculate, no marks at all.
1 x DT240 spec (standard bearings)
1 x DT190 spec (ceramic bearings)
DT240 spec £30
DT190 spec £50

Campagnolo Record 12/25 11 speed cassette (8/10)
Ridden 400 miles, so not even worn in.
With lock ring.
£90.

Campagnolo Chorus Chainset (8/10)
175mm, 53/39, lightweight KCNC bolts
Includes English BB
Ridden 100 miles
£120 posted.

Time iClic Carbon/Ti pedals (8/10)
With 2 pairs of cleats (plenty of life left)
Super light pedals, in like new condition.
£50 posted.

Time Impact Ti/Mag pedals (5/10)
With 2 pairs of cleats (plenty of life left)
Tatty but in perfect smooth working order.
£20 posted.