Recent content by w00dy

Re: I fear it's too big but I'll be running out the tape measure when I get home. If it fits I'll give you a shout, just after I get my divorce papers from the Mrs :mrgreen:

I might have accidentally stated my age in dog years. Anyway, a gentleman never reveals his true age, unless challenged in a pub. The last time that happened to me was on my 16th birthday.

An Advent calendar

Unless the Merlin is pre-War we're nowhere in this competition, I'm only 21 :roll:

I think you missed out the phrase "in my opinion"... but thanks for posting anyway. I assume you don't want to buy it then?

Any interest?

OK then... make me an offer

Story of the build and more pictures here http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=201736

Italian built steel Bianchi in rare factory finish metallic purple paint. Bought as NOS, this is the first time the frame has been built up, I still have the original booklet that was tagged to the frame - Externally lugged Columbus EL-OS Nivacrom - 57cm seat tube, centre to centre - Full...

Opinions and criticism noted but after 22 sunny miles in the Buckinghamshire countryside this morning you can say what you like... ...I've got a big smile on my slightly sunburnt face :D

A keen eye there Tel. To be honest the 3ttt tape has been in the shed so long I would have had got a better result with a string of sausages. I just wanted to get it done and get out on the road - this Sunday could be the day. More tape is on order, as is a shorter stem. You know what...

My project started with a box fresh NOS Bianchi in original purple paint, with the original Reparto Corse handbook still attached to the frame. "Made in Italy" from externally lugged Columbus EL-OS Nivacrom tubes. Not entirely sure of the year but limited research would suggest no later than...

New, Once, Sometimeago

In a "Fast'n'Furious" world NOS (Nitrous Oxide Systems) means press a button on the steering wheel and hold on tight while you're fired into the scenery. Not sure that saddle fits the bill there either. :D

A kidney? First born child? All of these, and various other items are on my swap list