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Thanks. Huge reach, but they are quite similar to what I already have, so I will pass. But thanks.

I will pass on that - I am looking for a 700-specific frame, with a 130mm spacing. Thanks though.

Make sure you put plenty of pictures when you put it on eBay - especially that nice looking crown.

OK, the frame, could you tell me what size wheel it was actually made for? And the rear dropout OLN?

Go on, post some pictures. I might bite if mhills92 is not interested.

I have some brand new BMX calipers for exactly this type of frame, brand new, with pads. You can have two for £15 and I'll post them free. You may need some washers for the thin plate on the back, but simple to sort out

@Vince

Just PMed you.

@nzfletch,

I saw that frame on ebay too. Not sure about it. I have no reason to be suspicious, but how can we be sure what sort of steel it is? It has been resprayed, we can't see the Reynold's transfers... Besides, those forks don't look that pretty to me.

I just bought that self same stand and it seems solid and dependable. Big wide feet so nice and stable and all the joints and knobs and stuff are big and chunky. I have only had it a few weeks and used it a handful of times and it has worked fine so far. I would recommend.

Of course, it might fall apart after six months and then I would change my mind, but honestly, it doesn't feel like that will happen.

I have no connection with the people who sell or make these.

The chainstay bridge (is that the right term) looks like it is only fixed to one of the chain stays - or am I looking at the pictures wrong?

Sorry, I'm going to undibs that. I didn't see your estimate for getting the dropouts done, and had a crazy low figure in my head for doing it. Just cjecked with Oak Cycles and it is the ton you mention.

Good luck with the sale, sorry to mess about.

Dibs. Pm to follow

I love this

wtf indeed.

While I'm here. That bike hanging from the tree... what is the point of the D-lock on the front wheel?

^^^^ I gave my old bike to a friend. It had a quick release seat post, so I used to have a cable lock wrapped around the seat rails for the purpose of locking saddle to bike when locked. There was also a cheap (but reasonable given the age of the bike) D lock. I gave said friend a couple of minutes' tuition on locking bikes (round the frame and something permanent such as railing, lampost etc). However, saw her a few days later and she only had the seat and the cable lock left. She had locked it like this...

I was annoyed having had the bike for like ten years or more without it going missing. Then I remembered, it was hers now, so not my loss. But still....

Yeah, you did say that, fair enough. As you were :-)

Bit of a reach, but you know that old frame, that you decided not to use, with the 120mm dropouts at the back? Did you use it in the end, or would you consider selling that? It looks my size, and I would love to replace the frame I am using.. which is 27" specific - I just do not like the long drop brakes that I have to use with it. Your old frame looks much tighter on those 700 wheels and I would have a go at cold setting.

PM if you are interested.. fine if not. Just asking.

Better go easy, next time he might not brake...

Has anyone emailed him a link to this thread?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-Royal-Frame-Re-built-by-Bill-Hurlow-with-Mal-Rees-Forks-/170927794383?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item27cc1728cf

'Frame comes with full providence'

I'm going to sell the house and buy this.

Whenever my boss loudly arranges to 'touch base' with someone I always imagine him wanking them off. And the funniness quenches my fury.

I always respond to that, as though I did not hear properly, with "touch face?, Wha...?"

I just checked Google News and it appears he has just this minute been given 4 years. Can't see him serving it any time soon - there will be appeals, and retrials and so on.

That chain is now taking care of three/four bikes in my back garden... thanks.

chain sold the rest is still available

You've not encountered my dating technique then.

1. Swerve.
   
2. Dinner and a movie.
   
3. Hugh Grant-style apologising.
   
   

ftfy

Aha, I know who you are talking about.

Is there a separate category for the ones who set off with that (not so) little swerve to the side which puts them in the path of the car or other cyclist who was behind their shoulder?

New on the forum, so having to catch up with the lingo...

The nodders must have worshipped you.

Who are the nodders?

I'm guessing it would intersect with lycra-clad squares and MAMILs on a venn diagram. But why "nodders"?