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Re: Cyclo in Brussels is the largest bike recycler in the city, their main place in the city is a treasure trove! http://cyclo.org/en

Re: Some of the detail photos as requested. The only mods I made were to have bottle cage bolts and I am forced to admit that my dodgy knees need a back brake even in a fixed wheel these days. More detail photos in the blog posts.

Re: I used the term "track frame" generically, because that was what we called them locally, or perhaps just "a fixed". The first blog post I linked to just below the picture talks a bit about what we called track racing which was largely grass track rather than anything on a velodrome. I...

A Freddie Grubb Comet track frame used for touring, time-trialling, grass track and roller racing through its life, recently put back together and ridden in Belgium. A few blog posts about its history in one cycling club (Godric CC), racing background and the full spec of the restoration...

Re: Hi, sorry for delayed reply. I have a horrible feeling that this build will work with several variants but I cannot imagine white. So thanks for the offer, I'll keep looking for my needle in a haystack. Best

I am trying to complete a rebuild of a 1963 Freddie Grubb fixed. I'd like to source some mudguards that match it - it is an emerald green with red bar tape, matching the club colours of all four owners. The current Bluemels chrome or black just don't look right. Anyone sitting on a pair or...

The Portuguese organisers of the International Cycling History Conference 2013 have been in touch through work asking for publicity for the call for papers deadline. Sorry if this is a cross post, couldn't find a reference via search. Their words "The first International Cycling History...

Here is a closer view of the jerseys. That's what I like about this forum - where else would this be of interest!

I have zoomed in on the signature on the jersey and it would be very hard to make it say Tafi, looks like a B on the surname

I was visiting an Italian bike fair in Padua this year when I came across a stall by Bici D'Epoca which had a lot of gear for sale plus some great exhibits including Coppi's 1954 World Championship Bianchi. I haven't found any links to them from English language sites so I thought I would put...

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I can do much better than I thought. See picture for selection. Prices are suggested, guidance from others welcome. All are physically sound, no cracks but surface condition variable. From top left I pair Christophe short, metal, reasonable cond 6 pounds I pair corroded short, metal, I...

Depends on length Got some pretty old short length Brooks, bit corroded Or the plastic MTB style, about to throw them out.

I can do you a rear mech, probably the band on levers - assuming you don't want indexing? Some mechs on my blog but I have others. http://idonotdespair.com/shed-clearance-sale-40-years-of-bikes-and-bits-to-go/ Freewheel too. Pedals - by platform you mean traditional with ridged plates...

The original 1960s plastic fantastic. Photo on my blog, scroll down page http://idonotdespair.com/shed-clearance-sale-40-years-of-bikes-and-bits-to-go/

Good working condition, 1980s racing mech. Just pre-dates indexing. Scuffed surface. Scroll down my blog page to see picture http://idonotdespair.com/shed-clearance-sale-40-years-of-bikes-and-bits-to-go/

1 x grey plastic finish 1 x metal finish Bit scuffed but hardly used, excellent working condition With cleats and fixings Scroll down the page on my blog to see photos http://idonotdespair.com/shed-clearance-sale-40-years-of-bikes-and-bits-to-go/

I have a complete assortment of shoe plates to get rid of. Mostly bolt on, 2 point mounting including some brand new. But also a traditional 1960s nail on plate (its partner broke) and the nail on mounts that adapt your soles to bolt ons or SPDs. The old plastic ones I am happy to give...

An odd pedal that might make a spare for someone. Scroll down the page for this an other sundries http://idonotdespair.com/shed-clearance-sale-40-years-of-bikes-and-bits-to-go/