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    Help? Dawes Kingpin

    Having concentrated my efforts on various vintage road bikes (2 x Argos, 1 x Gazelle, 1 x Rourke)I fancy a new project and recently acquired an old Dawes Kingpin. In comparison with my Brompton, despite its age and condition I must say it rides very well and I now have a desire to update it...
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    aldi cycling gear, soon

    cleaned out I don't know why but I mistakenly thought they opened up at 9.00am and by that time pretty much the entire clothing stock had been cleaned out of my local branch. It was reminiscent of Harrods sales on the telly!
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    aldi cycling gear, soon

    cleaned out I don't know why but I mistakenly thought they opened up at 9.00am and by that time pretty much the entire clothing stock had been cleaned out of my local branch. It was reminiscent of Harrods sales on the telly!
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    Retro footwear

    Nike Roubaix I considered a number of options including the Quoc Pham but in the end bought a pair of Nike Roubaix, seem OK, they have a velcro fixing, the fit is on the small side but they slide into conventional quills and toe clips nicely and as they are all black leather look the part with...
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    Retro footwear

    Nike Roubaix I considered a number of options including the Quoc Pham but in the end bought a pair of Nike Roubaix, seem OK, they have a velcro fixing, the fit is on the small side but they slide into conventional quills and toe clips nicely and as they are all black leather look the part with...
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    Fun in Firenze

    more please photos would be good too
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    Fun in Firenze

    more please photos would be good too
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    Period Chainstay protectors

    some options Thanks for the replies, the consensus seems to be then that nothing was really used widely. I shall therefore carefully apply some transparent tape to my two newly refinished bikes and probably plump for something more obtrusive to cover the chips on the other bike. In the...
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    Shimano 600 or 600 Ultegra hubs

    Wanted in good condition a pair of Shimano 600 hubs, 36 hole uniglide or hyperglide for a period restoration. Let me know what you have, a good wheelset would be a bonus. Cheers
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    Period Chainstay protectors

    Just wondered if anyone can give any advice on sources for period chainstay protectors. My bikes date from the late seventies and early eighties and having had two frames refinished (1977 and 1984 Argos) and one other that has suffered from chain slap (1980's Rourke) I'm keen to get something...
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    where do i get a respray?

    Argos feedback I'm amazed at the poor feedback. I took two frames to them recently after getting great reviews about their work from many well respected V-CC guys. I would say they were honest, friendly, helpful and did a superb job. They turned both frames around in four weeks and I really...
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    where do i get a respray?

    Argos feedback I'm amazed at the poor feedback. I took two frames to them recently after getting great reviews about their work from many well respected V-CC guys. I would say they were honest, friendly, helpful and did a superb job. They turned both frames around in four weeks and I really...
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    What high end late '80's mavic rims ?

    Mavic rims hierarchy / timeline Just bought some Open 4 CD's, Velobase suggests they may be earlier than MA40's. Anyone know the timeline between these two and the hierarchy. Would be good to know for future builds. Cheers
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    stunning harry hall 653 framed bike SOLD

    Harry Hall Its a lovely bike and if I can work out how to leave feedback it will be 100% positive
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    Which is the Best ?

    majestique Although as a Gazelle owner I love that frame I bought a Majestique for the other half and I think its a great looking bike. I would love to see one updated with modern components to lighten it up a bit but as the other half has only been out on it once its staying original for the...
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    SR Laprade seatpost 27.2

    Was after the fluted version as a preference but pm me how much you want for the aero. thanks
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    SR Laprade seatpost 27.2

    I'm after an excellent condition SR Lapride seatpost 27.2 for my Gazelle CM build. Any offers?
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    Some good French sites

    patina The first link is very interesting, the french seem to go to every length possible to conserve their bikes rather than our tendency to restore. Every year a group of Bugatti owners descend on Prescott and their cars are similarly patinated with paint worn thin, leather seats and trim...
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    collecting on a budget

    stick with it Nothing wrong with mass market bikes, most of us built our appreciation of cycling having started with these bikes. if it makes you happy and you can preserve some of our cycling heritage whats wrong with that.
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