Recent content by tomosllyr

I've stood my whole weight in the centre of the tube both before and after the repair. It hasnt budged at all. And what's wrong with weld filler? It's used on car panels all the time. I just needed to know if there was a particular reason not to on a steel bike which, if it's not heats...

I've already started another thread with this question, but just in case anyone who's already helped me can answer - is 653 definitely not heat tempered? The tube has been repaired and I've had a friend offer to fill any small indents remaining with weld and then powdercoat it (including baking...

So I have a 653 frame which I've just had repaired with very minor filler work by atlantic boulevard. I now need to look into painting it. I've had a good price quoted for powdercoating through a friend, which would require sandblasting first. The sandblasting would more than likely destroy...

For anyone who might have issues in the future - the spanner method worked a treat!

Okay thanks. I didn't want to use too much force only to later discover it was a part of the fork. Back to the shed!

Just a quick one I'm hoping someone can help me with. I've just been stripping a 653 frame down, and can't seem to get a piece of the headset off the fork. It won't budge at all. So I'm wondering if it's a part of the fork? Or just a really stuck piece of the headset?

Next bit of advice needed! I've had a quote for completing a repair of the tube rather than replace it, so I'll probably be going down that route with my next paycheck. I'm also comfortable with what I'm looking for in terms of a groupset now as well. But my question surrounds the fork and...

Crank length is 172.5, and yeah all for double set up. I could do first class postage and arrange for a courier pick up tomorrow for £195? If you're interested my paypal is [email protected] Thanks

For sale I have a full Shimano groupset. All the items are used, and so bear some signs of wear including some slight scratches, but overall in good condition and have all been well-maintained so are in perfect working order. The items are mostly from the 105 5600 range, with the exception...

I'm assuming it sold on ebay. I've picked up another Townsend exactly the same that I might be selling, but it's 22.5" roughly so might be too big?

That's interesting. I might see what I can do with it first before looking at replacing it then.

None whatsoever, but what I meant was is there a way of sorting it without changing the tube?

Have these gone? Interested if not

Yes that's definitely what I want; something to occupy my time and I knew I wanted to buy something with a bit of work on it. But I'm just leaving a life as a student so at the moment money is a bit tight. I might wait a few months of working and then invest in a new top tube. Does no one...

Is it worth it for this kind of frame?