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Alright guys, I know some of this stuff isn't really your style but I might as well give it a go:

First is a FSA Gimondi single crankset. This hasn't even been fitted to a bike and is still in its original box. The cheapest I can find this is £60, so how does £45 sound?

Next is a 3TTT Competitzione handlebar NOS. Can't remember exactly what size stem it'll need but given it's an old Italian one I'd hazard a guess at 26mm. Again, hasn't even been fitted to a bike and i bought them for about £35 new. I'm looking for £20.

Next up is a set of Shimano M424 pedals. These work with mountain-bike style SPDs, but have the advantage of the external cage for use with normal shoes. Again, in used condition and I think one of the dust covers is missing but still usable. £10 for the pair?

I have a Campagnolo Mirage 9 speed rear derailleur. It was in good working order when I had it fitted to one of my older bikes, but I don't really know much about campag stuff, and it might need a bit of TLC. I'm looking for £20

This is a cheap Shimano road derailleur, looks to be a 2-speed. The model number is FD-2200. The first £5 can have it, should be adequate for a starter bike.

I also have a pair of Scott Tour SPD-SL shoes for sale, as I just can't get on with the whole clipless thing. I have used these for maybe 30 miles, but the bottom of the right shoes is scuffed from poor clipping in efforts. I paid about £75 for these new, and they aren't even broken in yet; I'll take £40 for them, and I'll even leave the cleats on there for you

Last, and probably least, is an old chainset I pulled off a bike. It has a bottom bracket included (square taper) and a shimano chainring 52T. It'll do for a basic/old setup, and seemed stiff enough. I'll take £5 for it.

I can meet you anywhere local; I live in Heaton at the mo.

I am not completely against moving on price, but I think the stuff is already pretty well priced

Cheers

How did you know??

It is/was, I cleaned up the welds, sawn/filed off all lugs for the rear brake and bottle holders etc. Spent a good few days getting it ready for painting etc...

Almost finished, sorry for poor pic

yeah ive signed up through meningitis research fund, using it as a motivator to get fit really!

but like you said im not looking forward to not being able to move afterwards

I know its not bike related, just wondering if anyone on here had signed up for, or is thinking of doing the great north run?

yeah, took it down to start cycles, said they took a good few hours trying to get it out. No worries I got hold of a really nice frame for 20 quid anyway

Anyone got a road frame they wanna sell, about 54-56cm 700c. Mines got an old bottom bracket that won't shift, so needs replacing

id just like to say that you guys are dicks, it was funny yes but its my choice what colour i want my own bike! First I love bright colours, and everyone thats seen my bike has complimented me on it, and Ive had 2 bikes stolen, and I figure having bright coloured and recognisable bike would be a good way to deter thieves.

And im definitely not the only one:

http://www.createbikes.com/
http://www.nologobikes.co.uk/
http://www.bigshotbikes.com/

geez im sorry if asking for a bit of help/advice is too much to ask from a forum, a second opinion wouldve been nice.

Anyway, sorry for the rant but I want you to see im not being completely unreasonable and yes i did laugh pretty fucking hard at this

hahaha this is the best laugh ive had on a forum. dont think ill bother now.

Sweet, I'll try and actually come this thursday

Whens the next session? Wouldnt mind coming down and meeting some of you, and trying my hand at it

dont think i can show my face around here after that

ahhhh i was there half an hour ago and an old japanese man stopped me to take a picture of him in front of it. ill get it tomorrow

that looks incredible mate, where did you find it?

the one with the red bits wouldnt be me by any chance would it?

Ive got an old 27" chrome 5spd wheel for sale, but I wont be back in the toon til the 3rd. got a matching front one with a good tyre on it too if youre interested? taken off my 70s raleigh

40 quid is less than i was expecting for a pro job to be honest, ill definitely give them a bell at some point over the summer. and yeah i reckon ill just saw them off and sand it down, theres so many little bits on there from mudguard, gears, lights, dynamo, pump etc, lookin forward to a cleaner look.

heres a picture of the bike when i first got it so you can see ive done a fair bit to it

and yeah, check your inbox

This is the one I won

so something like this from the same seller?

Cheers, ill check them out at some point over the summer, how much should i be looking to spend on that? i was planning on doing a rattlecan job but i tried that on my motorbike after a crash, and it didnt look too great so i was a bit hesitant.

And andy i got them on ebay as a set, 2 wheels with flip flop hub on the back incl tires and tubes for 75 quid on bids, theyre a brand called 'no logo' seem great though, specially for what i spent on them (im trying to do it on a budget coz im only a student and i want it to add up to less than a yearly bus ticket!) so im not fussed about name as long as quality is good. Ill try and find a link for you though

edit: anyone willing to help me grind off the lugs? being at uni ive not got many tools apart from the essentials)

haha. Plan on getting the frame repainted in a bright blue, but with detailing on the forks/frame done in red. Getting a tan saddle from velosolo and a red crank and chainring. Then some white pedals, tan leather straps and tan handlebar tape/ Probably treat myself to a small red brake lever and a new stem too eventually.

anyone know where I can get a good and CHEAP paintjob done?

Don't worry thats next on the list of things to do, i'm gonna replace the old cottered cranks and double chainset and get some new pedals with straps while im at it

Old - All Saints Church

New:

Alright guys, just converted my old 70s 10 speed to a fixed gear. still a work in progress which explains the shabby paint, you'll see it outside new look eldon square and around newcastle uni buildings.

here's the bike

and heres the face (cheesy old fb profile pic)

Anyway I'm off to go get the tag

peace