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EDIT after much mucking around I worked out it is a size 54

I picked up a great little Graham Weigh 853 last winter and at the time it was more than adaquate for the limited winter riding that I was doing.
However it was built for some one with slightly different spesifications that I require.
I would like to change things for minimum costs, so will be looking at 2nd hand items where possible.

The cranks are 170mm - I would prefer 172.5mm.

The chain rings are 53 - 39 - The aim is to have a compact.

It's 9 speed Campag veloce- I would like to upgrade it to 10 speed.

Chainset:

I have been looking at FSA as the price is attractive and I can have external bearings.

This looks like the sensible option:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fsa-gossamer-pro-megaexo-compact-chainset/

The megaexo bb means it should work with an Englisd thread bb right?

Does any one know any where that might have this chainset in stock?

From 9 to 10 speed:

I have heard I can upgrade my shifters but this sounds expensive.

Thinking picking up second hand ergo might be best.

Do I have to change my rear or front mech?

If I change my casette ( or go compact ) do I need my lbs to tune the shifters?

Thanks.

:-0 really? I'll have to go back and check.
I did notice that the geo I had measured didn't quite match the chart, I'll post some pictures later in the week to illustrate my measurements, then it might be obvious what I'm mistaking...

Surely November is just for eating mud and leaves off some ones back wheel.. ( I'm just jealous as I have no more holiday )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE3LOHltBSM

It's like watching Iddie Izzard, you think something interesting might happen, but it never does..

bump - price reduction £775

I can't claim to be a fully fledged member of the skinny club but as I do have a long torso I do have a need for a long jersey as well.
I have found milltag to be ok, but torm to be better.
They're the best I've found yet but it does mean you're signed up to wool, which can be a pain in the winter/wet months..

Finland seems to be full of great bikes ( and cool old cars ) so I wouldn't be surprised if you bumped into one tomorrow..

Thanks for the compliment :-)

EDIT headtube is 1, 1/8

what was the postage?

Message northLondonlight he's got loads that is appropriate..

Serotta Fierte

Well suited to UK roads, comfortable and nimble.

Serotta Columbus Colorado tubing
Campag veloce groupset (triple)
Thomson stem (90cm)
Thomson seatpost
Mavic Aksium back, omega front

Geo - on the serotta chart below

Size 54

head tube - 1,1/8th

Location
NW3

Price

SOLD

new photos

^Similarly to Jim I want to give racing a go.

Question is what's a good bike to start out on?
I can stick in a pack alright, but my nice bike is not soemthing I can afford to crash.
( and its more of a long day in the saddle geo )

I've also got a nifty steel 853 but the shifters aren't responsive enough and I feel I'd loose a yard or two at vital points by not trusting my kit.

Option 1.

Upgrade the current 853 bike
The geo on the frame is agressive so I was thinking a new group set and wheels
( currentlyly its 2nd hand 12 year old campag and 36h open pros )
Thing is, that's £500 of any ones money, and 853 although light isn't alu,

Option 2

Cycle to work scheme -get something new and start afresh,
I can go to 2 grand at work but not planning to max out as at my level I don't need to spend that much.

So thinking alu racer:
Caad 10
Rose Xeon
any other good options to consider?

Question is..

Is new alu noticabley better than updated 853.

Did any one used to race on steel and then move to alu?- what did you think..

Thanks,

Ben

It makes me feel a little bit sick inside, two good colours, but together they just don't work in my opinion

love a bit of suspense..

NEW 2015 Giant ENVIE ADVANCED 1
No one should be forced to look this bad on a bike..

I'll put them to one side and measure the drop, just make me an offer when you can, you don't have to give me 80 for them.
Thanks for the heads up on the brake pads btw.

Scilly - you are totally right there has been a lot of procrastinating on this build.

So I have been rummaging around in the shed to see what I might have that is appropriate and in doing so expand my horizons a bit. It's easy to get fixated on doing things a certain way and in doing so do nothing!

Firstly I need wanted to confirm the reach.
Old levers with clasps that actually go over the handlebars were found and hey presto the reach felt good. 130mm confirmed!

OK so on to the brakes, silence the inner voice that says " you can find a dual pivot that will work on this frame! " ( it clearly won't ) I found a box of levers and brakes that had been destined for a build a while back.

The finish on the units worked really well with the frame and as the clasps on the brake levers also worked on the bars it looked like I was quids in until...

Balls.. the reach on the back caliper is too long...

Amusingly Hilary Stone is selling just the brakes for £80! Crazy..
... Any one want these you can have for 80 and I'll throw in the levers.. ;-)

I did like the look if the CLBs though so think I will try and find some Campag Victory caliper with a short reach to achieve a similar look and feel.

So summer arrived early this year and I have spend most weekends out cycling, however the girlfriend is away this weekend which has given me the impetus to get back on sorting this bike out.

The first issue to attend to was getting a suitable stem which the forum's own NorthLondonLight kindly provided me.

I thought I would need a 130mm stem, I arrived at this by first going to my other bikes and, starting vertically above the bb, measuring the distance horizontally across the top tube, through the center of the head tube to the middle of the bars in the stem.
This gave me my reach. ( roughly )

The 130mm 3ttt 26.0 meant it was a squeeze getting the cinelli 26.2 bars in.

After doing a quick test on the drops the length feels good so I'm happy so far.

However, it's a bit too far away from being period correct, so I will be looking for a cinelli 1a.

Getting the brake levers on to really assess my position on the frame has been a bit more troublesome.

The clasp ( I'm not sure what the correct word is) for the brake levers ( see pic ) dont't fit on to the bars.

The diameter is 1mm too small.
As the thickness of the clasp is only 1mm, I don't think shaving 0.5mm from each side is a wise thing to do.

So if any one has any brake levers with clasps with an interior diameter of 24mm please let me know. ( of course just some clasps without the levers would be just as handy)

The next thing I need to consider are the brakes.

Campagnolo Gran Sport or Super Record brakes from around late 70's to mid 80's are what I am after.
If any one has any experience with these feedback would be appreciated. I want to know how they compare to modern brakes, my experience with old brakes so far is generally that they are rubbish at stopping.

If this is the case for the above models, can anyone recommend any modern brakes that might look the part?

So in summary my Saturday afternoon as been a case of putting on a stem that might be the right length but as I can't get the brakes levers on I can't confirm this.

What I do know is once I do get the levers on I will be changing the stem to a Cinelli 1a.

Hopefully messing about with the clasps won't be a waste of time as eventually I will also be swapping the bars for an early model that have a polished rather than matt finish..

172.5

Oh and had a question about the mark on the left crank, it's just postage tape and comes straight off..

After 130mm Cinelli 1a or 3ttt stem, but if you've got anything in good condition get in touch.

Thanks,

Deep rim front wheel now sold

team GB track bike

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Team-GB-Pinarello-Xtrack-full-carbon-shimano-dura-ace-mavic-bike-/121407271518?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item1c446ff25e

I'm assuming this hasn't been posted as everyone's secretly hoping thing dont get as stupid as last time and it goes for a decent price.... sorry...

6 tooth - you have a chain ring that size and you go for a 6 tooth cog!!! monster gear..

kingston wheelers, penge, vlc, brixton cycles, all clubs with in it for the hurt and peeps who are in it just for the love of riding ,don't discount any club until you done a run with them, most clubs do groups of different speeds