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There is much to said for favouring one type over another, but the first step is to compare like for like in terms of quality and technology, there have been huge advances in materials and design over the years, and generally speaking premium brands cost more for very good reasons of design...

Re: Thanks for that, gives me confidence for my next ride on the world Eroica programme, I can look forward to short steep climbs, long drags are less pleasure, I am at South Africa, limburg and Tuscany next year, do say hello if you pass a bright orange Holdsworth and out of sorts old guy...

Totally agree with the view that you should kit it out with whatever suits your needs for the bike. My two titanium frames from the late 1990's have new and new/old components, and both are a joy to ride. The problems with old bits is the wear and tear, the cost, and sourcing them. So you...

Hi, Well done on completing the ride, you didn't mention the climbs some could assume that these were well within your capability. Any pictures ?

Not this year but next year will be on the Limburge followed by the classic Le Mans 24 hr car race. Strangely enough the Dutch sailor berthed next to us has knowledge of limburg and says the hill there is the training route for riders going to mont vonteux, enjoy the ride and would welcome a...

Thanks to everybody to asked for these items, all are sold now,

These really look good with the same dome profile, but the 700c sizes do not appear to include 40 holes, see copy of website below Specs RIM SIZE: 700c WIDTH: 20mm HEIGHT: 21mm TIRE INTERFACE: Clincher VALVE: Presta 32 - 40mm BEAD SEAT DIAMETER (BSD): 622 EFFECTIVE RIM DIAMETER (ERD)...

Re: Thanks for the update. As a summary the dimensions of the rims are: Constrictor ASP: width 25mm, height 15mm. DCR Flirt: width 23mm, height 23.5mm From the remarks of KeithGlos it seems that the reliability of original ASP's was quite poor so the increase in profile height may prove...

Thank you for your interest. Here are the profiles of the DCR rim and an extract from the 1952 Constrictor catalogue courtesy of the V-CC library. I have copied the description of the DCR rims from their website to provide the specifications and sizes. I think that the rims are very well...

Hi, There should be no problem in posting to Aus, please let me know how much interest you will able to get, thanks, David

My new project is to retrofit a 1950 Hamilton with all British components to replicate Evelyn Hamilton's attempt on the 100 day long distance ride on such a machine. I have chosen constrictor Conley rims as suitable for the project. But the availability of original items is very scarce and...

I was very happy with the event, my first time here, compared with Eroica California earlier this year the route was more interesting and was marshalled, the festival was bigger, and the best part was the reception of several hundred people at the finish. The hot weather made the course much...

Re: Long rear cage - Solution for large cogs on Eroica bikes In my case the better solution was to removed the stop screws in the drop outs and locate the wheel as far backwards as possible, and my bike has quite long derailleur arms, so a combination of these features and careful cog changing...

The trend to fit very large rear cogs to tackle the long hills on the Eroica events can cause problems with chainwrap and gear selection issues. These long cages allow a longer chain to be fitted so that low gears can be used with normal length rear derailleurs. I brought these long cages for...

A range of spares from various upgrades for sale. Details in the sections with sale prices but am always open to reasonable offers. Prices include P+P. SoLD - VINTAGE 1998 DURA ACE + BLUE AMBROSIA LA Team Edition wheelset: was £150. NOW £125 These were from ebay with a 1998 Dura Ace 9...

Re: 1969 Holdsworth Pro Eroica Cal + Britannia My Eroica ride at California and Tweed Run 2017, will be on the Britannia Eroica.

Re: DURA ACE HUBS 7700 NOS CERTIFIED SHIPPING TO EUROPE INCLUDED Pas, have received the hub pair and am veery pleased with the items (precisely as described), packaging, and speed of delivery, with many thanks, David.

With the frame in hand now, I can see some options of 'improving' the machine. Let me play out the scenario for your helpful comments and critical feedback. The objective is to recreate a replica of the 1952 Hamilton bike which she used to reset the 10,000 miles in 100 days record. In 1952 she...

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Re: Vintage saddle, pedals, clips and mech, + non-vintage stem Hallo Andrew, I would be interested in the SR pedals if still available, thanks