Recent content by LondonClassic

Looks recoverable - great looking bike.

I would be reluctant to media blast something this valuable. Too much risk of perforating the tubing. Wire brush on a drill to get it smooth, some hydrate 80 follwed by some 2K epoxy primer would be the way I'd go.

Sticking a decal over the holes for the headbadge...super naff.

Also this is a later Condor logo from the 80s...a further dent to 60s originality.

Damn, what a fine bargain this is.

If it really is a Hurlow build then not a bad price for the spec. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205628235233

My knowledge is pre disc, pre US thirst and influence on UCI cross regs. I think nobody really cared up to national level champs - if you were good enough to get there then be prepared for a closer interest in these things. Carthorses like me racing for 90th place in a local league :D...hard to...

Yeah, 33mm (measured) currently. Local leagues weren't wedded to UCI regs, thankfully. The old rule was 35mm for seniors, big lads and chepskates (I ticked all 3 boxes). I was one of the few riding 32s in the London&SE league - because thats all I could squeeze in between my chainstays on my 80s...

Very sweet looking cross survivor. Either a big refinish or its not seen much action. Looks like a fair bit of tyre clearance at the back between the stays. I would say thats more 90s than 80s by the space for what I'm guessing would be x35 or x38 rubber.

Nice bike. Tyres look fine to me for what you want to ride.

I'm paying £120 a year to host a site and than includes wordpress, certificate, security patches, email - all that guff. I think thats the going rate for small sites in the UK. No idea what kind of traffic velobase has but I suspect its reasonbly meaty as its pic heavy. Fair enough on not...

Donated - and thank you @bulgie for your work and upkeep on such a valuable resource. Is it the bandwidth charge thats stopping you pro hosting? Would take the DNS and cert issues out in one move.

There were tons of officially rebadged Vitus frames weren't there. This could be unofficial...or a prototype / sample.

Sold for £100! Looks like all internet bids.

This is my 1987 Coventry Eagle Touristique rescued from FB marketplace for £35. Wheels, saddle and rear mech have been replaced but otherwise all original kit. She has enjoyed a full DIY respray in my back garden in RAL 720M. Despite being one of the least cool brands out there, those that know...