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I've got a Hansom frameset and some other bits. Pm me if you're interested.

Shame Vic, you had some bad luck there. Corrugations from vehicles driving on the road make it seriously uncomfortable for any bike without suspension. I think all of us bigger guys are going to take some strain. I think it'll be necessary to stop quite often on the Eroica ride, just to give the body some respite.

Some last minute training for Eroica: this gravel road riding is tough on the hands. Bike handled pretty well.

Dia-Compe still make quality brake levers in aero and non-aero which could match those calipers nicely. You'll have to bring them in from overseas though.

Agreed 100% That's why my 'quality' bikes are staying at home. I've built up a (heavy as hell) Hansom which will be my rough road bike for Eroica. If it gets damaged, I won't cry, and I'm also showing my support for the (sadly now obsolete) local SA bike industry / frame builders.

So, to sort of answer my previous question to Loose Cog, that Cinelli cast bb shell seems to only have been produced after 1982. So I guess we can assume that the frame was probably built between '82 - '90. Correctly identifying could be complete hit and miss, but I personally don't think it is from any of the big Italian makers.

Do you think it might be an older one then as it looks nothing like any of the '80's Daccordis I've seen??

Well, in my humble opinion yes. It was originally bonded together, so you'll obviously need to 're-form' that bond. I would 'clean' the hole out with a Dremel to remove the old epoxy adhesive. Also worth cleaning the metal part as well with some sandpaper. Then I'd use a high strength adhesive like Loctite 9430 Hysol to re-bond the 2 components together.

Without a serial of sorts, no way to really identify the frame as it doesn't have anything unique that I can see from the pics. That heart shaped lug was pretty common on many cheaper frames, so definitely not an indication of it being a de Rosa, unfortunately

For a steel or alu frame?

As someone who owns several ss and geared bikes, I must second Spirog above: Only make it a ss if the components are shot, and you don't want to invest in others for that particular build. If the existing components are good or you have bits lying around, then I reckon make it a geared bike as it originally was. I thoroughly enjoy riding ss/fixed bikes, but a geared will always be more versatile and ultimately more usable.

Best ones I have found: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/exustar-e-c101al-aluminium-track-cleats-prod24010/ http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/exustar-e-c101-thermoplastic-track-cleats-prod24012/

So I'll take the Concorde thanks!!

Lovely bikes!! If ever you want to part with one of them, give me a shout

How long is this seatpost?

Agreed. Bike looks awesome...but that chain worries me.

Best option is to do the job properly with rivnuts, and then it'll be as good as if the frame had them originally

Lots of options on Amazon

Think I have a couple of Campy rings around.

I'm keen, depending on size of course.

Try a 9 speed Shimano cassette first, I know of guys who have it working well. I believe there is only something like a 0.05mm difference between them. Oterwise, I'd highly recommend a ShiftMate Model 1. I've used on them on several installs (only 8 and 10 speed) and they work brilliantly. Not cheap, but cheaper than new wheels.

Flat bars are generally to put in you in a more upright position, helpful when cruising through town by improving your ability to see what is happening around you. Best option by far is any old steel bike that has the 'old school' horizontal dropouts. Chain tensioners suck, and are 9 times out of ten a necessity on modern frames with vertical dropouts. You'll find plenty affordable South African built frames from the '80s that are perfect. Build it yourself, super simple and fun.

All of us here put together don't even add up to that kind of collection...even in quantity, never mind quality!! Damn, what I would give for just a handful of that collection.

Is it yours Morph?? I know a guy here in PE who has one that looks the same as that....I'm not a Bianchi fundi, but I believe they're pretty special.

Hey there Vic, I've successfully drilled out the pop rivets on a Wilier carbon bike, and then re-pop riveted using stainless rivets bought from a hardware store. Working perfectly many years later. Cheers