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how does the ball-bearing thing work - got a link to a 'how to'.?

The razor blade thing sounds good, can you order anthrax online?

M520 are cheaper at merlin. Can't go wrong for 20 quid.
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/mountain-bike-pedals/shimano-bike-pedals/shimano-m520-spd-pedal.html

I have used spds for years and dual sided is best in town as they can take reflectors which are reqd by law for night riding and flat is best for heavy traffic. The Shimano A530 take reflecectors but you cant get them in the UK and they are ££££££££. VP are excellent pedals.

Look out for VP dual sided ones on ebay, flat on one side spd on the other.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VP-SIngle-Sided-Clip-Pedal_W0QQitemZ220391740461QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item33505f142d

They can be had for less.

Hey everyone

I'm in urgent need of some cheap-ish clipless pedals as I'm getting some shoes for the all mighty crimbo and need to choose wisely.

Also any suggestions on what shoes i should get for general riding to college and around town would also be much appreciated.

Cheers

Theo.

BobJ 22inch in 853, if it were a 55cm I might be have been tempted.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220514726636#description

Should make over £350

I've ordered, two weeks or so to arrive. They are either Bolle Slides or Urbans no one seems to know, oh well.

Consider Gunmetal, grey but with metal bits in, lovely.

Well done. Most peeps don't give a shit until something happens 2 them or theirs.

I regularly see scum bags banging up some nice bike fitted with spd's looks etc onto the pavement and you know it's nicked.

I have never used mail order suppliers for glasses before, and they seem a bit dim, they are not opticians but do safety wear like steel boots and hunky workman stuff. I emailed them a question and they have not got back to me. If I use them then I will report back, sir.

Make sure you get the exact dimensions and weight right, it makes a big difference in price the odd cm here or there.

I used Interparcel for a big package 9not a bike) they were the cheapest and fast too.

I am sure royal mail do bikes.

http://www.interparcel.com/quote/

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread30140.html

http://www.optilabs.com/

Job done.

optilabs are £ 133.99, how is that 'job done'?

http://www.prescriptionsportsglasses.co.uk/site/product.php?pfid=0,8,11,17&prodid=16

I want glasses for cycling to work thru Camden f...ing Town not Baywatch.

Thanks, not in Manc. Camden NW3, they only place to b innit.

you'll need polycarb lenses - otherwise when you give them a quick wipe down you'll scratch the lenses.

head into your local specsavers and ask t see the glazable sports goggles in the HILCO catalogue - they're not too expensive as far as sports frames go

Dont happen t ever be around manchester d'you?

contacts, used to have em, ended up with pus and all that stuff. Plus they only last one year. Still each to their own. my dad has had the same pair of hard c. lenses for about 30 years. He washes them in fairy liquid !

in my understanding, as i look for something similar, it is supposed to look much like some sunglasses, tight fit around for wind protection and all that, but with prescription lenses, no?!

for the lenses i'd go for the usual 'plastic' lenses you'd get from opticians. light and with newer nano coatings even quite scratch resistant and with build in no_fear_of_shatter.
finding a frame that is not to warped to take the rather flat_ish prescribed lenses is the hard part here and comes down to a compriomise between desired wind protection and feasibility.

correct me if i'm wrong... ah and a link to your find would be cool ...

i ended up with contacts and ride with my okley shades a lot, even in normal daylight, to not look the crying/sensible part when track standing at lights plus the added bonus of having no raindrops blurring my vision in rain ... but tears ... ah whotevaah!

By safety lens do you simply mean tough polycarbonate lenses? Or some kind of wrap around to keep crud out of your eyes?

yes polycarbonate, you need these for cycles bikes etc.

have you dished them yet?

bollocks i didnt see this until now, my frame is already at the frame builders.

Never mind, best to get it fixed properly i guess,, he reckons the repairs will be ready this week but it will damage the paint as he has to heat up the bb shell, so now i have to decide on a new paint colour... Any suggestions??? I just cant decide.

http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-threadless-bb.html

We don't have final pricing yet, but I would guess they will run around $75.

$75 means prolly £50 in the UK, you wanna spend that every time your BB is shot? Better of to pay £80 to Vaz and get a repair. Is he going repair the existing or put on a new one?

**Trek 7.5 Fx 2009 Hybrid Front Carbon Forks 150£ (£150) **

Date posted: Friday 20th November | Ad viewed: 196 times
Location: waterloo
This bike is in perfect condition , front carbon forks , very light in weight , the bikes size 52'. location to collect the bike will be around the waterloo area
(imax cinema)

Yeah mate, I'll meet you in the subway holding my savings by the imax, nice one.

What happens when you look but dont read.

I'll get my hat..

My friend has a FORT, quite nice Czech made frames I think.

^^ I have a feeling they will go for silly money...

£155 sold, I bought the Shimano 105 equivs for £10.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260507321422

Bumped for pride drop etc.

Offered on behalf of a friend/my bike tech who does not have net access. All come with serviced heads and English BB, are structurally sound and can be viewed before you buy. Collection only Whitechapel Tube Station 2 mins. Prices are ono, haggle when you view. Cash only.

Frames can be built up to a fixie or geared for about £200 extra using mainly new parts depending on spec. Paint is extra.

Contribution will be made to forum costs from any sale. I do not act as agent. All sales are private.

Please save questions for the vendor, I can't answer 'em.

Phone no.
John,
0772 912 8451

1.
British Eagle Tour De France supplied by Falcon, steel. Blue.
53cm c-t
56.5cm c-c
126mm rear stays
25.8-26mm seat pin
27" wheel clearance
New forks
**£50 **

2.
Raleigh 501 profiled tubing white.
59cm c-t
57cm c-c
126mm rear stays
25.4 mm seat pin
Braze on front mech and gears bosses
Close clearance
£15 (reduced or make an offer)

3.
Raleigh 531st blue/chrome
60cm c-t
57cm c-c
126mm rear spacing
inc seat pin
touring clearance
$old

4.
Peugeot Esprit carbolite 103 tubing black
57cm c-t
56.5 c-c
24.0 seat pin (new)
Close clearance
£40

5.
Claud Butler Cresta 531 Fork blades blue
56cm c-t
57c-c
126mm rear stays
27" clearance
25.8- 26 seat pin
$old

6.
Falcon Shane Sutton Special red.
58.5 c-t
55cm c-c
126mm rear stays
25.8 - 26 seat pin
Decent-ish paintwork
£50

Best I could find was £65.00. for Bolle slides. These are not the ones with inserts. Plain lens, no fancy coatings.

Anyone recommend anything?

Edit
To clarify im talking bout single vision polycarbonate lenses, clear not reactolite fancy schamcy, pref with side protection and a tightish wind-proof fit.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260507321422

'My' pedals up to £133, they are pretty nice though.

i really love that halfords camden stranger.

Me too, if i had £ to burn and the space I would buy it, I wonder what it will go for £150????

I got my Ron Cooper there for £22, it was covered in grey emulsion paint and battered shitless generally.

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That will go to the guy with the stall on Brick Lane, Victor I think his name is.
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