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    The last road bike you'll ever buy ..

    Already have mine too. Approaching the big 6-0 next year, for everyday use my choice is a Trek Domane 5.9: rear isoSpeed helps cushion the ever-degrading UK roads. Not interested in disc brakes and 11/12 speed upgrade etc. just want a bike that doesn't rust, is easy to service and be able to...
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    Is it possible to alter a rear Campagnolo Hub? Advice please.

    Thanks for the info Matt, I've purchased the FR7 removal tool for the Falcon Freewheel and will look to take it from there...
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    Is it possible to alter a rear Campagnolo Hub? Advice please.

    Yes probably a freewheel but not yet removed. Not sure on the alloy bit- it rotates freely.
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    Is it possible to alter a rear Campagnolo Hub? Advice please.

    Appreciate some help with this: I bought a nice pair of clincher wheels: Ambrosio Durex Servizio Corsa rims on Campagnolo (Chorus?) Hubs. A 6 speed Falcon cassette/freewheel (haven't removed it yet as needs a unique tool) was fitted and I thought the rear OLN would be c.126mm. However, it's...
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    For Sale (NOW ALL SOLD)PART 2 Used 'Vintage' Team cycle clothing

    PART 2. Used 'Vintage' Team cycle clothing clear out. No holes. Zips all perfect unless described otherwise. Measurements in cm (most accurate) and rounded inches. Jerseys are armpit to armpit unstretched and back length is base of collar to bottom hem. Shorts not measured/marked so indicative...
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    For Sale (ALL JERSEYS SOLD) 'Vintage' Team Cycle clothing, PART 1 : Banesto, Lampre, Once, T-Mobile, Trek & GB by Nalini, Castelli, Adidas, Kappa etc

    PART 1. Used 'Vintage' Team cycle clothing clear out. No holes (the odd mark/bobbling to fabric). Zips all perfect unless described otherwise. Measurements in cm (most accurate) and rounded inches. Jerseys are armpit to armpit unstretched and back length is base of collar to bottom hem. Shorts...
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    Wanted Someone in or near Nantwich to be a middle man

    @Edav97 Whereabouts are you wanting the bike delivered to?
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    JF Wilson +1 other road/path fixed - W.Midlands 58-60cm

    @LondonClassic Frame initials is OP and down tube decal says Oscar Pavis.
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    Great news. Ebay drops seller charges!

    Yes, without this becoming overly political, the only good thing that Trump is doing is potentially pushing UK back towards Europe, but that's not his intention!
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    Great news. Ebay drops seller charges!

    Personally, for high end bicycles I find that GSP+ import just adds too much cost to the transaction
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    Great news. Ebay drops seller charges!

    Doesn't change the addition of import taxes as far as I'm aware?
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    Great news. Ebay drops seller charges!

    Nobody has mentioned 'Brexit', but I used to find my main market for bike sales and purchases was with fellow Europeans. The import duties have killed it both ways...
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    Best Saddle Ever!

    Totally agree with that sentiment: I cycle with various older Ti Flites, Turbo, SLR, Rolls, Supercorsa, so I'm not particularly fussy, but the SLK remains the most comfortable.
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