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did this sell?

Just curious, still available @Sharkstar ?

interested in the condor, will dm

Honestly the only reason I haven't done that is because I started using this ride for much longer events (80-100 miles) and being able to coast downhill is a blessing I'm not keen on giving up! I think I'm over my 1-gear-warrior phase now so I'll give it a crack after the fix-up.

Definitely not the seatpost, however possibly the pedals & headset I haven't checked. I say not the seatpost as I only really noticed the creaks when I have to stand and climb. I've had the same everything for 3 years and the owner before me had the bicycle outside in a shed for a few more years before that, there's probably quite a bit that needs changing!

Nothing is loose, brake pads are good, contact is a little uneven. Handlebars creak and groan when I pull on them but they've been doing that for years. I recently replaced the chain and had some maintenance done but I've just become emotionally attached because of all the miles that I want to be able to do it myself.

Appreciate it! These links are pretty handy.

Eventually my questions will lead to how to repaint the frame and fix her up generally, but agreed definitely should at least be able to know the terminology.

I've been riding a single speed with a flip-flop hub (a new term I've learnt) for the last 3 years and finally decided it's time to:

1) learn a bit about my bicycle
2) finally clean it up and get it looking as good as it deserves

How can I identify the current components? Where would the model or name of a frame/brake/handle bar be? How do I know what type of steel I have or whether a component should be replaced? These are fairly embarrassing questions to ask but I'm honestly clueless. The only thing I can say proudly is I've ridden the ever-living nuts off the bike, managing to haul it through 4 "epic" sportifs and daily commute for 3 years. Now I want to love it a bit more tenderly too.

reference:
bike: http://imgur.com/WsR1GOo
close-ups: http://imgur.com/a/hzcgq