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The other (big brother) Clements pulled the same stunt with Eddy Merckx.

It's an Orbit built in the Peartree Lane factory in Dudley in the mid 80's. The Thompson name was used on the more race orientated models. Old Ned is spot on the dacals were produced from Thompson Bicycle Company days in Huddersfield. The budget Campag groupset was never up to much but the frame...

This is sad news. I knew Chris well back in the day when I was building bikes but lost contact in recent years. I still have a collection of rings and a reject I use as a coaster! Absolutely top bloke who always had something interesting to say or a new idea to demonstrate.

Re: A bit of trivia..... The brakes although British are GB because the company was named after the owner Gerry Burgess.

Re: Thank you Jo!

I had a mountain bike in 1966. We called them "trackers" but they had the key features of later incarnations.

Now then Jo, if i recall correctly it was you who made me sell the bike!

They were plated with real gold albeit a very thin layer over chrome. I had a few frames gold plated in the late 70's and it wasn't anything like as expensive as you might imagine but a top finish needs a lot of experience. Andy

This rare Major visits my local sports centre regularly. Not a period build but the crankset may be original. Dynamo bracket on forks is a proper retro feature!

Could have been built by any one of a multitude of builders in the 50's. They all had access to the same basic parts and often built frames to customers specifications so different builders often produced remarkably similar frames. The CO2 pumps were out of fashion by the early 60's but I was...

Re: Thank you! Peace is restored.

Re: Re: I am actually very upset at your inaccurate assumption being posted as fact. Please read my previous post for an accurate account. I wouldn't dream of disrespecting the organisation of this super event.

Re: Boy Burning you are wrong, that wasn't me selling it at Iconoclassic. I bought it from the guy who was selling it but had no way of knowing he wasn't a registered trader. And I introduced myself to many people thank you. An apology please! Andy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Campagnolo-Ce ... RK:MESE:IT

I'm astounded. I remember that bike, I remember building the frame, painting it and assembling it. One of the very first and only one of 2 or 3 in pink. I had a pink one in a very large size and completely wore it out over the years. As for the inside knowledge? It's all a long time ago and...

This has got the collectors going. I remember these being launched. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1975-Raleigh- ... 1392398538

i could be interested in this, do you have any photos? And a ball park price. Andy

I dug this out of the cupboard under the stairs today and rode it for all of 5 miles. Now I need to lie down! First road bike ride for over 9 years. http://www.flickr.com/photos/103107425@N07/13196008885/

If your friend is feeling actively suicidal, possibly with plans, he needs to contact his GP and have the referral to psychiatric services ramped up to "urgent", seen in 5 working days, or even "emergency", seen within 24 hours otherwise it can take weeks before he sees a specialist. CBT is...

This really is like new just needs a saddle and pedals. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... RK:MESE:IT Andy