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Re: Hi Spitball, I must admit when I bought the frame / forks (both carry same frame number - so must be original) I thought the height difference was a bit a odd - however, I solved it by adding a spacer, as I didn't want cut them down and have to re-thread - see page 2.

Re: OK - here's a couple of photos prior to starting - frankly I should have posted these first - but a frame is a frame whether there are parts fixed to it or not. My apologies for the wheels - I don't have a work stand so always work with wheels on. Here's my latest project, bought just...

Re: I can definitely see the frame - wheels are not for this frame - just for the picture. And I wasn't going to strip it for a photo!

Re: Here's my latest project, bought just before Xmas. Early / mid 90's Piton Bi-tube made with Dedacciai Zerouno. I dropped on a similar aged donor Gazelle with full Campag Athena groupset - just need to add the pedals, bar tape and I'm just waiting for the decals to arrive. PS - eagle eyed...

Re: That looks great! I would love a 979 - but you never see them in larger sizes - yours must be at least a 24" / 60cm?

Re: Here's our 1976 Mercedes 306d - similar to the VW but bigger with a 2.2 Diesel motor. We're just saving up for bodywork repairs and then a camper van conversion - it's going to be a long term project.

Re: Sounds like a great idea - I've paddled most of the canals around Doncaster - although I wouldn't paddle on the Don - it's tidal and pretty filthy down river from Doncaster. I can recommend the Stainforth - Keadby canal, it cuts through some very pleasant countryside and there aren't many...

Ebay item number - 264111454939 Probably Athena but its got to be worth £20?

Hi all, Thought I'd post up a few pics of my latest find - had been watching this for sometime on the 'net - he was slowly reducing the price until I thought it's gonna go! Quite a rare Bi-tube made by Piton - Tubes Dedacciai ZeroUno with Daccordi dropouts - these were made between 1992 and...

Re: I run a Nuovo Record triple with standard record front & rear derailleurs and friction levers with no issues. I only use freewheels upto 7 speed with a large cog of 25 - so not sure if using with an 8 would make make any difference.

Hi, Here it is in all its glory - I have to admit I find it a tad embarrassing - but the wife loves it!

Re: You probably won't find anything as purple and pink as this monster! In my defence it was sufficiently cheap to justify buying it!

Re: Early 70's - Hercules Hustler Mid 70's - Rattle can 5 speed Sun racer Late 70's - Carlton Criterium I loved that Carlton it was a really great ride!

ebay item number - 123475204676 Looks in good condition - £70 start price doesn't seem expensive

Hi all, Just came across what I think is a Look KG56 - can anyone confirm it is one? Cheers, Dave

Re: My vote goes to Concor super corsa - looks good and I find them v. comfortable.

Re: Not sure on the dates the following models were from but they were all made in Reynolds 531 Pro - Aravis, Aneto, Perthus, Puymorens - I'm sure there are more but they're the only ones that spring to mind. I was looking at a Puymorens the other day - looked nice with full Shimano 600 group.

Re: I think the problem is the threads within the shell - I changed the BB awhile ago when I found the old cup had a chunk broken off - this might have caused excess play and worn them. In the meantime I'll have a look at the threadless option. Cheers, dave

Hi all, The drive side BB cup on my 80's Holdsworth has slipped off square (as if one side has moved 1 thread over) if that makes sense. I'm sure I read on here that its possible to glue these in? Any advice gratefully received. Dave

Re: Point taken, Ian - its not worth the risk so. I'll pop in a pair of MA40s with 19mm Turbos.