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Driving lessons

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:53
So I've made it to 26 without ever needing to drive, thanks to my bike. I still don't, but thanks to the 'competitive' jobs situation out there I need a licence. I'm looking for an instructor and was wondering if anyone has recently learnt to drive. It'd be nice to have a 'cyclist friendly' instructor too- I've heard they exist.

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I UTFS etc...
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Wanted: Peugeot Perthus Pro 753 wanted

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:42
Peugeot Perthus Pro 753 wanted size 58 to 65
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Wanted: Bright pink hubs, anodized, 32h please

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:25
Like the title says...anyone got a pair of track hubs lying around. Bought and then realised the garish error of their ways?

Worth a try...ta!
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For Sale: Hip Hop Slave Bike (3T, H+Son, Hope, Thomson, Campag, Profile Racing, etc...)

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:07
10 - 4 Track Bike for sale:

Due to a recent redundancy & needing to move house I'm (with a heavy heart) selling my HHSB.
I'd like £800 for it, as it's quite sentimental, generally I'd sell quite low on here & have done so over the years but this (to me at least) is quite a special bike.

Specs:
56 x 56 Alu 10-4 Frame
Wheel base - Fucking tiny.
3T Funda Full Carbon Forks - 21cm steerer column

Front wheel (old Formula to unknown rim) Laced snowflake DS / Lotus Flower NDS
Rear Wheel H+Son (Ceramic bearing upgraded Formula) 3x DS / snowflake NDS ...Both hubs could be serviced.
x2 Continental Gator Hardshell 700x25

Pro Vibe 7S Track Bar - 42cm (Lizard Skin Bartape with chicken fillets underneath)
Thomson Elite Stem - 100mm with 10 degree rise
Hope Heatset
Hope Spacer Set
Campagnolo Front Lateral Pull U brake (modified)
Nokon Cable & Cane Creek Cross Lever

Selle Italia (stripped) SLR
Thomson Elite Layback Seat-post (27.2)
Hope Seat Clamp

Shimano XTR spd Pedals
Profile Racing 3 Piece Cranks - 165mm - 7mm Flush Bolts
Profile Racing Euro Bottom Bracket.
Profile Racing Spline Drive Sprocket 42tooth
Sram Chain
16t rear sprocket

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For Sale: "Pengy", Dura Ace, ATAC's, Mavic

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 04:54
Fuji Track Pro (now lives on in the Fuji range as the Comp):















You get everything in the photo bar the cranks, so frame, fork, stem and seatpost, two sets of bar- the drops/stem/seatpost are Deda, the risers are FSA.

The paint job on this was done by Sam Fish, in automotive two-pack:







£300 the lot.

Time ATAC ROC Carbons, lightly used, no cleats:





£40

Pictures coming soon- Dura Ace high flange 7600 hubs (fixed/fixed rear) laced 3 cross with Sapim double butted spokes to Mavic CXP30 silver rims.

£200

Dura Ace 7710 track cranks, 165mm length, with 50T Sugnino ring, comes with DA 7700 Octalink Bottom Bracket- the one with standard and needle bearings, approx £50 miles on this from new (if that) £180.
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For Sale: Giant Omnium Large with 170mm Omnium Cranks

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 04:26
Am selling my Giant Omnium Track Frame.

It is circa 2007 vintage (i.e. 27.2mm seatpost, aero-ish tubes and gussets).

Resprayed in pearl white (with a red flip).

It's the older geometry so 55.5mm square (ST measured C-T, TT measured effective C-C).

Come with SRAM BB and 170mm Black Omnium Track Chainset, 48T ring

£300 collected from Ealing - pics to follow this evening

Dibs followed by PM
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Wanted: 2 x Schwalbe Marathon Winter 700 x 40C

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 04:01
You haz? I wan...

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For Sale: incase macbook pro 15" covers

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 03:37
for sale i have two brand new incase mac book pro covers one is white perforated and one is black non perforated will take either £30 each or the pair for £50 i will post pictures later today
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For Sale: OT: Large dehumidifier

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 03:14
I've got a large (14l) dehumidifier that I don't need. It's a DeLonghi Dec 14, in good working order. The plastic cover that goes over the controls is missing (see pics).

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...ag0181osi.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/831/imag0184o.jpg/

They seem to go for £150 new (http://bit.ly/zDj8jY), and for around £120 second hand on the Bay, so how does £90 sound? There'll be a donation to the forum if I sell it here.

Dibs followed by PM - collection from Kentish Town only, I'm afraid.

Cheers!
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Eilidh Cairns anniversary get together - ALL WELCOME 05/02/12

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 01:20
Hello,

Three years and 50 deaths after Eilidh was run over and killed by a lorry at Notting Hill Gate her friends, family, politicians, campaigners and press are gathering on Sunday 5th February at 2 pm to remember Eilidh and others who have been killed by lorries, to lay flowers and photographs and launch a new SeeMeSaveMe campaign website which seeks to improve cyclists' safety through the elimination of blind spots.

There will be words from Kate, Eilidh's Sister, Jenny Jones and various other campaigners followed by drinks in All Bar One across the road from the Ghost bike.

We hope you can make it. It would be great to have LFGSS people there.

Jo

Time: 2 pm Sunday Feb 5th 2012
Location: Eilidh's ghost bike, Notting Hill Gate (between Campden Hill Road and Hillgate Street)
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Gazelle Champion Mondial decal

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:26
been looking for a clean and hi res scan of Gazelle Champion Mondial. If anyone have one, please share... thank you so much.
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For Sale: Gayas track frame / profile-velocity wheelset

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:24
selling the frame for a mate. i think its around a 52-54. from korea.
250









profile to deep v
one spoke missing from the rear wheel (minor)
flip-flop hub
only the fixed side has been used
still alot of life left
200 with tires and tubes

images here --> http://imageshack.us/g/834/img0026li.jpg/
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For Sale: Brick Lane Bikes BLT complete/ Gayas track F&F/ Profile wheelset

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:08
BLB BLT (around 50cm)
sugino messenger cranks
Gusset bars
Fly bmx stem
Charge saddle
comes fully built
250

images here --> http://imageshack.us/g/820/img0022wk.jpg/

selling the frame for a mate. i think its around a 52-54. from korea.
250









profile to deep v
one spoke missing from the rear wheel (minor)
flip-flop hub
only the fixed side has been used
still alot of life left
200 with tires and tubes

images here --> http://imageshack.us/g/834/img0026li.jpg/
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Bicycle sound system

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:31
So while cycling through the roads of London on Wednesday with our new system we came across a lot of friendly faces mostly from the circuit. We weren't hard to spot what with a couple of banners, pedicabs and peeps handing out branded sweets for a new radio station.

But anyways, for anyone that heard/saw us, what did you think? Always interested in feedback for future upgrades etc.

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For Sale: 'Toolchest' T-shirts - last ones for sale!

Thu, 02/02/2012 - 21:31
I have for sale the rest of the T-shirts from this print run:











More details of them, including the chest measurements of each size, can be found in the thread linked to above (and here). A fair few people have contacted me about these spares and I will contact them, but I can only guarantee them once they have been paid for. There is a limited range of sizes and all those left are in men's sizes I'm afraid.

There are 48 in total, 25 of which are the stock I had planned for and 23 of which are the ones the printers got wrong (See the last two photos); they were supposed to be navy blue on grey instead of ecru/cream on grey. All of them are listed below.

The price is £15 each (postage included), or £12 (also postage included) for the 'wrong' ones. It didn't seem right to charge full price for these, even though they do actually look good.

If you want one put your name against the colour and size you're after on the list below, then PM me with your full name and address. I will then reply to you with my paypal details. Payments by Paypal only please. Any questions please ask.


£15:

MOSS GREEN, SMALL -

MOSS GREEN, MEDIUM -
MOSS GREEN, MEDIUM -
MOSS GREEN, MEDIUM -
MOSS GREEN, MEDIUM -

MOSS GREEN, LARGE -
MOSS GREEN, LARGE -

NAVY BLUE, SMALL -

NAVY BLUE, MEDIUM -
NAVY BLUE, MEDIUM -
NAVY BLUE, MEDIUM -
NAVY BLUE, MEDIUM -
NAVY BLUE, MEDIUM -
NAVY BLUE, MEDIUM -

NAVY BLUE, LARGE -
NAVY BLUE, LARGE -
NAVY BLUE, LARGE -

MELANGE GREY (w/ BLUE), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ BLUE), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ BLUE), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ BLUE), MEDIUM -

MELANGE GREY (w/ BLUE), LARGE -

ECRU, MEDIUM -
ECRU, MEDIUM -
ECRU, MEDIUM -


£12:

MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), SMALL -

MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), MEDIUM -

MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), LARGE -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), LARGE -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), LARGE -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), LARGE -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), LARGE -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), LARGE -

MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), X-LARGE -
MELANGE GREY (w/ ECRU), X-LARGE -


Thanks!

Josh
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MKS Fit Alpha Sport/Spirit - No logos?

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 11:04
Has anyone had experience with buying these, and finding no silver printed logos/lettering on them? I bought some this week from a reputable online shop, who's listing states:

Quote: Double layer leather with laminated strengthening mid section. Price per pair.

NJS Certified Now, they don't say that they're MKS Fit Alphas on the website, but do say they are NJS certified. Also, until today they had a photo showing the usual silver lettering/NJS logo but that seems to have gone today (they've also bumped the price up to £40).

All images I can find online of either the NJS Fit Alpha Sport or non NJS Fit Alpha Spirit double straps suggest they should have silver lettering on them, which mine don't. They do however have MKS metal clips with "Fit Alpha" (alpha mathematical symbol) on them:



The price I paid (£35), I was hoping these would be a bargain, but perhaps not. I think I may have just paid a reasonable price for non-NJS straps. I'm just slightly concerned about the lack of any other branding. Obviously the lack of NJS stamp means they're not NJS, so they shop's product listing is incorrect. The packaging was printed up as MKS etc...
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For Sale: Bars, Saddle, Cranks and Shoes

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:41
Having a clear out of some stuff. Pickup only Clapham

Risers and Stem. Some Marks from brakes. £15

Odyssey Saddle £10

Cranks £15

Pretty Green Desert Boots size 9. Only been worn a couple of times. £40
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Wanted: Campagnolo CS-301 cassette lockring

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 10:37
Hi,

Any one got one of these?

Campagnolo CS-301 cassette lockring 26 x 1 thread for 9S cassettes with 11T top cog, 1997/98 for all groups; 1999 Athena/Veloce/Mirage.

Regards
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Music in 8 bits

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:49
For some reason music sounds worse better in midi..

8-bit: Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. - YouTube 8-bit: Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. - YouTube
I know these are variously posted about the forum. Now they have a home thread.
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Wanted: Tyres, pedals, Chains, Maybe even some gold bolts

Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:39
Hi everyone

I'm coming to the end of collecting all the bits for my Leader 722ts build. Naturally money's running short. I need the following if you peeps have it. (Yes I am using the search function & sending Pms etc, but i thought i'd put this out as well, expediency n all)

1 Gatorskin Tyre 700x23
1 Pedals, Flat, something can put velcro straps on.
1 Chain, Track, Half link, whatever would go on a fixed 1/8 i think ...(I've a Miche Primato chainset)

And.. (this one's a luxury so not THAT important) Some bolts, gold bolts, for a Thomson Elite MTB stem. Even a Gold clamp if you have it.

Basically gona be all black bike, and subtle touches of gold...

Anyway, I'm in SE1 can come collect anywhere in London, or meet central. thanks.
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