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Thanks so much for the help @Sig_Arlecchino and @velohobbit for the exage 300 offer. Sorry for the delay replying - the frame has arrived but I've been super busy with work and had problems with my leaky flat so I haven't had chance to take some photos of my own and do a proper update!

Between mopping up water and firing off angry emails to my property manager this last week I've had a think about what I want from the build as suggested. In terms of experience with geared road bikes I have an old Peugeot Course with friction downtube shifters (which I hate), as well as a rather plain Cannondale CAAD8 that I use for longer weekend rides. I tend to use the Raleigh Montage mentioned at the beginning of this thread for commuting.

I'm going to build up the MBK with gears and drop bars and I'm hoping to go for a 105 groupset using brifters and traditional double chainring set. Firstly because I'm curious about understanding how it works and how to fit it all together properly, secondly (and selfishly) to give me an alternative to the CAAD8 when I fancy it for longer rides. It's likely that once the MBK is built up I'll be flogging the Peugeot!

thanks for the tip - and nice bike! i spotted some shimano 105 for sale on here this morning as it happens - although i guess that wouldn't leave me with much change for wheels.

Possible groupset option Shimano Exage 300EX as seen here.

and here

Disclaimer: This will be my first geared build. Any guidance / opinions would be most welcome!

I've always admired any MBKs that I've seen in passing, and having spotted this on ebay I threw in a bid and ended up winning it for 45 quid. The pic below is from the ebay listing, frame is due to arrive next week.

Initial thoughts were building it up as a quick conversion for a bash about on. Another option was transferring wheels and groupset from my partner's unused hybrid, making it a geared with risers roadie. However, I've come to the conclusion that neither of these options will really do the frame justice. Geared with risers is still a possibility, but not with the hybrid components - I reckon a triple chainset and quick fire shifters would be a bit cack.

So. I'm still undecided between sourcing a vaguely period specific 1990s groupset or slinging something more modern on. Also unsure if I should stick with the silver seat post / stem or go with all black components. I'm hoping to source remaining parts for the build for <£200 - is that even realistic?

The only thing that feels pretty certain for now is that I want to pair the existing saddle with black bar tape followed by some loudish, brightly coloured cable outers and bottle cages to make this build a suitable road dwelling pal for my raleigh montage MTB.

Any pointers or opinions would be most welcome. I expect there will be many more questions to follow, and mishaps too - so please go easy.

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absolutely bodacious. love it.

think I may have spotted this in london fields a couple of weekends back? looks like a lot of fun!

My daily ride - 1989(ish?) Raleigh Montage, £60 ebay find. Here it is in towpath / commuter mode and just before setting off on a jaunt from London to Paris last week.

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if anyone's thinking about getting some 'POC' sunnies... these came super fast (ordered on May 12 - arrived yesterday). Build quality seems decent, branding on them is as shown in the pictures.

Edit: Snapped in half whilst putting them on after less than a month's use. Lesson learned, will go and buy something legit instead. Do not recommend.

recently got a pair of rapha touring shorts second hand off ebay (£30) and tend to wear them with plain football 'training' shirts which wick away any sweatyness well such as...

looks lovely. bit big for me i'm afraid! hopefully whoever buys it adds some gears to go with the risers.

sorted a lock from elsewhere so no longer interested in this one, sorry!

hi there, is the archetype wheel still available?

yes please i'll take it if still available - I live Clapton end of Lea Bridge road so I can collect from Baker's Arms if that works for you?

had a break in at my flat's basement carpark over the weekend and the bastards cut through standard kryptonite locks like they were nothing, so this would be perfect for added peace of mind (to go alongside the alarmed padlocks I've just bought.)

is this the same frame as used by the folks at forever pedalling? looks good fun built up! (too small for me sadly)

thanks @edscoble and @TM, much appreciated - will pop in first thing tomorrow

thanks hippy. that's as i thought but was worried disappointment / post bank holiday blues may be clouding my judgement a little!

LBS did a seemingly top job of servicing my commuter bike. I didn't notice any problems on the short trip home after collecting it before the weekend, but after a couple of initially very smooth and trouble free miles this morning I encountered two problems that I hadn't experienced prior to the service - rear derailleur threw the chain, getting it jammed between dropout and cassette, and the front canti is failing to spring back properly and is rubbing the wheel.

I was expecting there might be some tweaks to be made once the new gear and brake cables have stretched a little but I'm not sure if these problems are cable related... unless I'm mistaken?!

I was wondering what the best course of action is.... Go back to the same shop and pay for an adjustment? Go elsewhere and pay for it to be sorted? Would I be being a bit of a shit if I go back and ask them to sort it for free?

This issue cropped up recently in relation to a very sad incident also on old street involving a pedestrian hit by a cyclist travelling through a green light. As @Ramsaye says, there is a duty of care to more vulnerable road users, which means slowing down and anticipating potential hazards. Surely this would still be a sensible action even if you consider yourself to be the more vulnerable road user in the situation.

Here we go... don't know how to embed it properly - sorry!

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I've made a couple of submissions using the new roadsafe reporting website since sorting out helmet and seat post cameras, linking them to a google drive I set up with camera footage of each incident of arseholery. My first report was a close/punishment pass back in February which I figured hadn't amounted to much, but yesterday I got the message quoted below. It's left me feeling strangely empowered?! Definitely feels like fiddling with cropping clips, uploading and filling out forms isn't the waste of time I feared it might be.

I refer to the recent road traffic incident/offence in which you were involved/witnessed and I am informing you of the course of action I intend to take.

From consideration of the facts, I have concluded that the Driver was sufficiently blameworthy to justify further police action and in view of this, I intend to make an offer of attendance at a National Driver Awareness Course.

If the driver in question chooses this option he/she must agree to:

( Compulsory attendance at an intensive training course over one day
( Payment of a course fee
( Satisfactory completion of a practical driver assessment.

If the driver refuses the option of a National Driver Awareness Course then he/she will usually be prosecuted. If the driver accepts the course offer, and at the conclusion of the course, should he/she be involved in a similar incident within three years of the completion, they will not be able to be considered for a course and in all probability a prosecution will follow. Experience and research has shown these courses to be a positive and productive option, with proven benefits to road safety. While there is sufficient evidence in this case to justify a prosecution, there is no provision in law for a Magistrate to order such retraining and the imposition of a fine and penalty points will not do anything to correct poor driving habits.

FREE - 20" Town/Hybrid frame (damaged forks)

This is from the bike I was riding back in September when I fell down a movement joint in the road.

I took the frame to be checked at Walthamstow Cycles and whilst the frame itself is fine and still aligned, the forks are twisted and need to be replaced. I have since removed the wheels, rack, and saddle - it has been sitting in the back garden and so is a little more weather-worn than shown. The full cockpit, cranks and brakes will be included.

Whilst I don't want to ride this frame again, I'd feel wasteful taking it to the tip. Would anyone be interested in giving it a home?

The frame is taken from a 20" hawk cycles 'manhattan' 1x6 speed that my dad never used - so it's nothing particularly special I'm afraid. It was good fun and comfortable to ride until I skewered myself on it. If anyone is keen to restore it to it's previous 1x6 speed glory you can also have the original wheelset for free too (the rear derailleur and shifter are long gone though I'm afraid).

I am 6'2 with a long body and short legs and the size suited me fine - I can measure it up if anyone needs me to be more specific.

Collection from Leyton Midland until I move on 19 March, I'll be Clapton-based beyond that.

I use a mobius V2 (500mAh battery) for my commute with a waterproof case. It manages the 45min ride in plus the 45min ride home, but I tend to give it a bit of a zap during the day to be sure it lasts. It does the loop recording mentioned above as well as timestamping, and the footage quality has been great.

Looks like you can now get a newer V3 model (820mAh.. '2 hour' battery) for £70 with the waterproof case included here

I have one that you might want to keep in mind if nothing else pops up. it's a late 2011 13" model, but only has 4gb memory and 128gb HDD I'm afraid. Replaced the battery and power adapter recently and did a fresh install of sierra so it's good to go.

Edit ^^ This is no longer available (sold on ebay)