Recent content by Slimtim

No, it sold in 2008.

This is a high quality frameset made from Reynolds 653. It bears the John Pavey brand and has been carefully built as you can see from the way the seatstays are shot in to the frame. I bought this frame for my children to use but it turns out that they are keener on mountain bikes so it has...

Re: Cotic Simple 853 singlespeed with Reba Team 100mm forks etc Thank you for the positive note. I also had a Dekerf singlespeed (Reynolds 725 version) and the Cotic ran it very close - the Dekerf suited me a little better as the frame was longer. I've had some interest so optimistic it will...

Hi all, after many, many happy years riding 26" steel singlespeeds, I have finally made a move to the darkside and have a geared 29er. As a result, my last remaining SS a Cotic Simple and associated parts are now for sale. The frame is a medium and while it has been used, it has not been...

Ha, good to see some feedback about Venom frames! I also have one, a Columbus Max version with a mono rear stay (I think the model was a Sitladin). Mine came to me about 25 years ago with both Venom and Alf Webb branding which was in a typically bright fluro green on black. I contacted Alf...

Hi, did you sell this frameset?

Re: Hi, not an ST (a good choice, I have had two) but definitely a Dekerf icon, I have decided to sell my 18.5" Singlespeed. It is frame and headset (a stainless steel Big Pig from memory) only but there is a conversation to be had about including some excellent Fox 80 RLTs. The colour is...

Thanks for the note. Although I can find references to a 12-30 Record cassette, I can't find a picture or the exploded diagram for one. My thought was also Centaur as the sprockets look very like steel.....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223990070130?ul_noapp=true I have contacted the seller and he thinks it is. But I'm not sure due to a lack of titanium large sprockets and the large sprockets being riveted together. Can anyone confirm please as I do need a 12-30 cassette!

Re: If you're interested in a Dekerf, I have a metallic orange (original paint) one in size 18.5 (more of a medium than a small TBH) that I might sell.

Hi, that's very helpful thanks. The seller said he thought the clamp was 30.9 but that just didn't sound right. You have saved me from a bad purchase for which I am grateful! First ride on the Simple tomorrow.

Hello, does anyone know what size seatposts or seatpost clamps the first gen BFes used? I'm asking as I have found a clamp which I'd like to buy and use on my Cotic Simple but I want to check it will be compatible. I'm thinking not as the Simple uses a 27.2 seatpost and an approx 30.0 clamp...

Re: Many thanks for the response. It is a subject that should be simple but is unreasonably complex! I have ordered a couple of cheap axles online and some new ball bearings and will have some fun seeing if they work together. As you say, the unknown quantity is whether the seals will fit...

Hello I am trying to save a pair of wheels and need to buy some new cones and ball bearings. The cups in the hub shell look good, at least better than I expected! The current (nine on each side) ball bearings are 6.3mm in diametre (I assume 1/4 inch size) and the solid rod axle is 9mm in...

Hi, I have the parts to make a Frankenbike but need a frameset. Ideally I'd like to find a Pompino - the version with 120mm rear dropout spacing and increased clearance. Cosmetics not important but must be sound and straight. Would also consider a full bike at the right price.