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Hopeful 3rd dibs !

I've tried some Rustins Rust remover as its supposed to be fine to use on paint , which it was. Found out after the active ingredient is phosphoric acid so its turned the rust black , just like rust converter but without the primer. Ill add some photos later.

The areas I had sanded down are now speckled black instead of brown where there is minor pitting, I'm not sure if Ill be able to remove this? Ill give it a going over with some more wet and dry and try sealing it with some clear nail polish.

Build wise : for now I'm just going to swap it out with my current single speed commuter build, which is a random selection of parts old and new. It currently has a 1990 Athena crankset though so may try and get hold of some D500 Athena Calipers to match. Could build up the rest of the group from there if I decide to put gears on .

Anyone got a pair of Athena Calipers, I think theyre called D500 - the ones that look like monoplanars but infact arent!

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cheers

Thanks for the replys. I've started with some wet and dry on the larger areas of rust, there's lots of small bits as well , seems a shame to remove the paint for these so I might try some rust remover as well before clear coating .

@Rik_Van_Looy I'd be worried that acetone would damage any good paint still on the frame , I've seen it eat through plastic before !

Ps what's Zapon? Never heard of it ...

Cheers for that , really enjoyed reading that Bob Jackson thread ! Looks awesome, making me think I should keep it original , at least for winter as this'll be an everyday commuter

+1 on the 600 suggestion, have always liked that groupset and its much more affordable.

@Rik_Van_Looy, would you mind clarifying how you tackled the rust on your Bob Rat, was it all sanded off, even the fork? cheers

Great photos Breso

Picked up this 531c frame recently as I've wanted a British bike to add to the stable. It's a 1990 frame by Trevor Jarvis of Flying Gate fame, quite rare to see an orthodox frame by him. Spoke to Trevor via email, very friendly and helpful guy. He confirmed that he built it and is going to get back to me with further details of the original order,even asked if I would bring it to his annual event!

I had originally intended to use it as a rat / beater as there's considerable surface rust all over , but having seen it close up its beautifully made and I'm considering doing a full restoration. Some nice touches are the fastback seat stays, cutout lugs with filed down spearpoints, Silva v-shape brake bridge and rear dropouts that look like they may have had the cutout filled in (anyone seen ones like these before?).

Think I'll ride the frame for a while before deciding whether to restore the paintwork . Considering trying an oxalic acid or citric acid bath to get rid of the surface rust. Took the frame to Argos Cycles to get it checked over as I was worried about the rust and some pitting - they dismissed it as very minor and showed me some of the rust buckets they have restored! They suggested just touching up with Hammerite rust paint until I decide to have it painted. Not sure if I want to do this, may sand away the rust and touch up with clear nail varnish so I can keep an eye on it. Theres a lot to touch up though.

Interested to see what Trevor says about the frame - not sure if the Peter Hargroves sticker relates to the original owner, or if its anything to do with Peter Hargroves of Hargroves Cycles .

Thinking about what would look good on a build, perhaps Dura Ace 7400?

I've got nearly new some grips I'll throw in with the seatpost buddy .

I have a seatpost - pm'd

Seatpost size updated - is actually 26.0 , still available ..

Bought this on the forum a while ago but didn't realise it was for 1 1/8" steerer. Would make a nice addition to a quirky 90's build . 25.4 bar clamp with useful removable face plate . 12 cm center to front

Asking what I paid for it - £10 posted

sellers original photos - will try and take some more tonight

Bars & Stem sold

Hi UK only sorry

Few Items for sale, in Bristol so prices include Postage :

80mm Zenith Grand Compe Forged Quill Stem 25.4 clamp. Beautifully finished, minor marks on lower neck from fitting once, otherwise vgc. too short for me though £16 SOLD

Alloy riser bars 25.4, cut to 49cm width used for 1 month. A few marks £8 SOLD

Grips , trimmed but almost new £3 or can throw in with bars above.

Shimano Tiagra R550 Flat bar levers designed for road caliper brakes , used for 1 month vgc £8 SOLD Pending Payment

26.0 seatpost , tried to fit once but bought wrong size, minor marks below insertion line £6

possibly a few more items to add over the next few days

cheers

Got some ITM ergo 44cm bars , pm me your email if interested Ill send you some photos

Hi All

Looking at a nice frame thats had a hard life- there's a fair amount of rust patches that look like they've lightly pitted the steel surface.

Thinking of getting it blasted and powdercoated as Ill be using it as a commuter. Has anyone had experience of painting over frames in a similar condition, and did the pitting show through the paint? Looks to shallow to use filler ..

cheers

they're actually still on my bike at the moment, PM me your email and ill send you a photo

Hi Looking for a 26.4 stem I guess Cinelli unless anyone else makes them?. Ideally 90mm . Cinelli XA, 1A etc, good condition .. cheers

Did you order any of these? I ordered 25.4 and they are actually 26.4 ! Planet X are claiming they may be in the wrong bag but that makes no sense, especially as older Cinelli were 26.4.. I've asked them to measure any they have left in stock, waiting for a callback but they didn't seem to keen to help so not holding my breath

Ive got a pair of silver alloy risers 49cm but going back to drops. Just about to take them off my bike so have the full cockpit with tiagra flat bar brake levers and grips. pm me if interested in any of it. cheers

Stem and bars sorted now cheers

Need a Park bbt4 or similar tool for 6 notch bottom bracket cup. Anyone got one they dont need anymore and can do better than chain reaction £7.99 Posted ?

Cheers roboto , really looking forward to it!

Having my first track session next week and need to take a pair of mitts. I don't own any at the moment so wondering whether a general cycling mitt is OK, or if you recommend something thinner /more padded / more ventilated etc? Not looking to spend loads but would rather get something that will last and do the job properly rather than buying cheap-buying twice!

cheers