Recent content by Sjl

Hmm, i have seen what happens when the head of a seatpost snaps off, dont think i will take a dremel to:) Can always swap it out for a rolls or turbo Meanwhile need to try it out on Regents pk loops

Thanks, yes, i think i saw your comments about kool stop pads, might take a look at the pads, have some old campy pads that might fit. To be fair the brakes are pretty good on the pianni rims, they have a black ceramic brake bed. (I did have a Vitus 979/Mavic build but foolishly sold it during...

Forgot to thank Dan Chambers for his help with the tool needed for fitting the Mavic bb

Finally finished a Mavic equipped Eddy Merckx Strada. Just found some lovely NOS Pete Matthews wheels to finish it off. Was previously running it with some more modern wheels and an 11 spd cassette which surprisingly worked really well with the mavic mech and simplex levers. I much prefer these...

Hello What condition are the rims in and what sprockets does the fwheel have pls? Many thanks Simon

Hello, are these wheels still for sale pls?

Hi Danson That is excellent news and very kind. Is it possible to DM you to discuss please? Thanks Simon

These were my two previous ssc’s Should have held on to them :-(

Hello Have lurked on this forum for many years without posting but thought i would say hello and ask for some ideas on a Mavic ssc build. I have actually built two Mavic bikes previously Vitus 797 with old ssc and a newer Peugeot slx with the 8 speed g/s. Many years spent collecting the tricky...

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Hi SE London Yes, good suggestion, if i cant find the correct tool i might look at ebay valve seat cutters and use a pillar/hand drill to bodge it Alternatively i might try reversing the lock rings and just tighten it up against the cups and hope it holds tight Hmmm

Hello Having preciously sourced and built up two mavic ssc bikes and then sold them, which i deeply regret i just found a nice ssc group on ebay But, i need to access the Mavic bb facing tool to help fit the mavic cartridge to my Eddy Merckx frame Can anyone help suggest where i can...

These are the Record delta’s where the shoe slots have v limited height adjustment, calipers are pulled up as far as will go, shoes as far down as they will go. Am going to try 25mm’s this evening and will try and post a photo As an aside also have Croce D’Aune delta’s which are different with...

Hmm, thanks, will give it a go and report back