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This has now been sold, apologies to all who didn't get in quick enough.

No worries Mc_Nebula, hope the BSO doesn't put her off cycling!

The "running order" of dibs is as follows:

1: Wingedangel
2: dr.fast (got in before wareeyos via PM)
3: wareeyos
4: richoking

Dibs is all well and good but money talks, so if you can get the cash to me/pick it up before anyone else, it's yours. I'd like it gone this weekend!

jimalex, thanks for the kind words, and no intention of splitting it up... the only original item that isn't with the frame is the coaster hub. Everything else was either worthless (horrible one-piece stem & bars) or unusable (chainset, rims/spokes/front hub)

Hi Mc,

Just the frame + forks and a few bits... Skully bought the coaster hub a little while back.

I've got the original mudguards (which don't have any of the fixings), headbadge, headset and bottom bracket, and the weird deer that graced the front mudguard once upon a time! Sadly, the original rims and front hub were far too rusty to be of any use. I could probably throw in a high flange front hub if you liked.

Oh, and if you want any more background/speculations about the frame, it was discussed a little in the Current Projects thread a while back, here.

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I bought this badged as a "Melior" bike, which came with an Antwerp license plate from 1986... I have reason to believe that it was built in the 40/50s, but can't be sure.

Measurements:
ST: 20.5" ctc
TT: 21.5" ctc
112mm rear spacing

Here's how it looked when I bought it:

and now:

I've since stripped it back, Nitromors'ed all the paint off, and treated it with rust remover / wire wool / rust inhibitor.

More photos of it here.

The good:
There's several things that are rather lovely about it: the twin top tube that runs into a pair of second chainstays, the integrated rear pannier, the nice (Oscar Egg?) lugs on the headtube and BB.

The bad:
There are patches of rust pitting, nothing that should affect the structural integrity of the frame, but I'm not sure if a powdercoat would completely hide them. The worst affected area is where the rear mudguard meets the inside bracket on the chainstays, but there isn't really any part of the frame that doesn't have a little pitting on it.

I'm selling it as it's too small for my g/f and I can't justify the time/effort/expense of restoring it to it's former glory right now.

I'd like £50 for it, but am open to offers (or the baying mob telling me I've priced it wrong!)

I'll throw in the original headbadge and mudguards, pickup from Elephant & Castle/Southwark, or can post at cost... would rather not have to post though.

If anyone wants more photos, or to pop round to see it, let me know.

Also, if I don't have to post it, I've got a big old bike box for freecycle, if anyone wants it.

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Perfect. Good internet skillz. Did you find him via his blog / know him? I only ask as I wouldn't have seen the photo there, so it must be somewhere else as well.

this chap did the design, and mentions that the disc was for his buddy Jason. No in der net skillz, I just click on the words until something happens.

Maybe the LATFH thread? I'm sure I've seen a photo of a guy with that on a cardboard disc for his wheel. I've had a quick look, but can't find it / remember where it was.

This fella?

monkey in a bowler hat riding a goat?

Not a meme but not sure where else to put it..

I have no affiliation to this chap whatsoever, just stumbled across it on a blog and thought it was a bit good.

Please accept my apologies, it seems I have wasted your time. As you were.

you come across so likable and trustworthy
I'm sure you'll sell it in no time....

+1

I would like you to build me an application that tells me which inane, vacuous celebrities I am likely to outlive.

I key in my date of birth and additional data (how many sandwiches I eat a week, where my keys are, the approximate median height of my flatmates) and it gives me a list of all the D list celebrities that are likely to die before me.

You could call it "Celebrity Longevity" or somesuch.

Raschiando = to scrape

il suo = his

dadi = dice (I think it's safe to say that in this context he means his plums)

sulla = on the

traversa = down tube (depends on context, but literally means "across")

I can vouch for Tyan's bespoke spraying services. Each batch is different, and the finished effect is breath-taking*.

*gag reflex.

DO A SKID etc etc.

Hi Stephen, I think Peekay has one for sale over on this thread.

Whoever ends up sorting this, count me in for a postman bike with a front rack.

Updated with Sold/dibs info.

Sorry Cheesecake_intl, the rack has now been sold.

My apologies for the threadredge but this seemed the appropriate thread to place this:

Waste of metal/time/energy or clever accessory?

All prices are inclusive of postage, or pick up in Leicester. Dibs followed by PM please, but it's the money that talks!

Johnny Loco Porteur Rack

As new, never fitted. Attaches to the head tube with two U bolts (included) Originally bought from here. The "chrome look" finish isn't the prettiest, but it's a utilitarian rack. I had planned on stripping it and getting it powdercoated the same colour as the frame.
Was £50, yours for £40 posted. --SOLD--

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New Star high flange front hub 40h

Good condition, bearings feel smooth. Slight spoke marks to holes, a little wear on the track nuts. 95mm spacing.
£10 posted.

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"Schweinfurt Torpedo" Coaster Brake Hub
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18 tooth sprocket, grease nipple, 40h, 125mm spacing.
A fair bit of pitting to the chrome, but still functions very well; a good amount of life still in the interior braking surface. Needs new track nuts.
£15 posted -SOLD-

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**Brooks Vitesse 300

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Yeah, not the prettiest of saddles, but should do for a beater/pub bike.

£5 posted or a beer donation to the forum.

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**Custom short reach quill stem

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60mm of reach, grotty chrome on the stem bolt head.
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£5 posted.** --SOLD--

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**1st Gen iPod touch 8GB

**OS 3.1.3. Screen is perfect, battery life is great (much better than my 3G iphone running iOS4!) chrome finish on the back has a fair amount of light scratches/scuffing.

Comes with box/manual, charger, cable, and I'll throw in a Crumpler case + microfibre cloth. Ain't I good to you.

£50 posted --SOLD--

iPod photo 30GB

It's a brick/dinosaur in iPod terms, but it's a cheap way of getting 30gb of music in your pocket, and it can take anything you can throw at it. Pretty heavy scuffing/scratching to the rear of the case. I switched the battery out for a new one a month or so before I got the iPod touch, so battery life should be great. Comes with a cable but no charger.

**£30 posted **--SOLD--

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Payment by bank transfer is preferred, or via paypal as a gift.
You can see more photos of everything here. Thanks!

dibbbbbs!