Recent content by crossley

What do you mean you found it? What is it and where can i find one?

Ok one quick visit to B&Q later...

I have a number of bikes and the collection is growing. Some of which I will ride, some maybe not... Does anyone have a bike hanging on their wall or is that a step too far? Lets see some pics if anyone owns up to hanging a pride and joy. And i'm talking in the house not in the shed!

Thanks for your replies, interesting to hear peoples views. Clearly STI has won the day for most people! Colourtech in Dartford did the paint job, and i would recomend them. My girlfriend was like a kid in a sweet shop in there choosing what colours to go for (i had to let her choose...

Yep its small, size 45, 50 along top. I normally ride a 49 or 50 but it fits me well. Its fixed wheel, know what you're saying about toe straps but it hasn't slowed me down yet. Last bike I had toe straps on would have been a 95 Explosif! I'll get round to it though.

I have this kitted out and use it as one of my ride to work bikes when i'm feeling tasty. Its impossible to ride it anywhere slowly. I don't know the history as I bought it third hand, not even sure the age. I hve only kept the frame, bars and stem as original as the rest of the kit was a bit...

Pictures of completed rebuild Ignore temporary pedals and the stem height being right, but just about finished now. [/img]

Thanks but i'm going to try and hold out for the blizzard!

ebay - looks familiar! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOUNTAIN-CYCLE-CX ... 240%3A1318

6 months after buying my Blizzard (black and white with red kit) in 1996 it was stolen! I'm now looking to replace that bike with a similar one. If you have a 16" frame or full bike you're looking to sell please drop me a line. Would also consider something VERY similar. Cheers!

re I've completely rebuilt the bike with a respray too. Sad to say for you purists though i was finding it really hard to source nos campag parts so have gone for spanking new full campag groupo and wheels. Ergo shifters not downtube shifters and spaced out the rear end to fit 10 speed...

Yes, i'd like Campag parts if i can get hold of them - this may take longer than i thought... Thanks for all your help, its much appreciated. I'll put some pictures up when i've finished. Cross

brilliant thanks, i'll get back once i have received the bike and can measure the distance.

I have bought an old 80's (ideas?) Basso frame and am building it up for my girlfriend to ride. I do not have any of the components for it yet but before i start spending my money, i have a few silly questions: [/img] [/img] I'd like to run downtube shifters if possible but can i run them...

Still not built although i found myself a set of wheels to go on it. I'm just too into the road bikes at the moment, living back in London I haven't yet had a chance to ride offroad again but when i do it'll be put together again. Should sell it really...