Mercian built Sid Mottram £150
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chickendrumsticks
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Likewise Marc. Thanks for a great deal. Be sure lt will be cherished.Glad it went to a good home, nice to meet you today Andrew.
I only decided against it because it was too good and I wanted a project to work on.
chickendrumsticks
Senior Retro Guru
Yes, it's a cracking machine alright. Certainly not a project - but there's a few minor things I'll probably do. Maybe fit a Brooks saddle, some 600EX pedals plus clips, slightly shorter stem and suchlike. All in all it's a gem - I'll just add a bit of sparkle for me!
chickendrumsticks
Senior Retro Guru
The upper band on the seat tube is scraped. Best way to remove it for replacement? I'm thinking bit of warmth, WD, alu foil? Whaddya think?
(hairdryer warmth, not heat gun!)
(hairdryer warmth, not heat gun!)
Guinessisgoodforyou
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Is it a self adhesive band? If so hair dryer. Water slides and gold size are trickier, I've used a plastic scraper with a lot of care.
chickendrumsticks
Senior Retro Guru
I think it's the usual sticky from Hlloyd. So hair dryer and plastic scraper. I've read about plastic razor blades! What the hell are they? Not much good for shaving methinks...
Guinessisgoodforyou
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Pick the corner up and peel and heat. Don't think you'll need a scraper.
chickendrumsticks
Senior Retro Guru
Now you tell me. I've just splashed out a whole £1 for a Halfords scraper! Still, if we get some ice this winter I'll not weep too much.
Guinessisgoodforyou
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Should peel off cleanly
