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Dibs on the Dacc if you thinking of selling, if i can afford it

You have a howling easterly behind you. Don't know how far along the coast it's blowing, but my guess is to Stilbaai or so. So better drink something that's gonna give you wings!. Safe flying

Imho a bit of a waste to turn it into a fixie. Worth more restored. I can swap you a good fixie frame! Either way, I wouldn't sand blast it. If you want to sell the cranks I'm interested. You'll be surprised at what they are worth.

Ok, good luck. See you sometime tomorrow then. Ride safe

Is your timetable amended? Still going to try for PE tonight (Wednesday)?

VW Herald Tour de Velo Classiqque Managed to get dates. The EXPO, where we'd like to have a display of our bikes, opens on the Friday 30th January 2015. The MTB event, at Addo, is on Saturday 31st. This is the day we'd like to have a CONCOURSE, really show off the old steeds. Then a short ride, maybe 30 km, along the beachfront. Sunday 1st February is the road race, where most of us, I think, will ride the 50km route, slowly!! Entries should open next week, but by the end of October at the latest.

See you when you get here. Cheese and polony, or pasta?????

What's the timetable for the return trip????

Entries for EROICA BRITANNIA open next month sometime. I'm definitely going to try to go again. Really enjoyed it last time, though it's a lot hillier than I expected. But, I suppose it depends on the fate of the Rand. At 30:1 I'll have to give it a miss.

Can you list all 1001, so some of us, those with less generous kids, can at least know!!!

Ask Glenzito or Danthunders. If don't have, they can probably point you in the right direction. Loose Cog too might have a frame, he's about the same size.

Nice bike maj. Don't know what it is, can't see any defining markings on the frame, though the dropouts suggest Italian and probably between '78 and '83. I have a very similar looking (lug wise) '83 Battaglin, though mine has detailing on the forks, seat tubes and brake bridge, so I don't think your's is a Battaglin. The components, other than those obviously Shimano, appear Campag Victory or Triomphe. Some TLC and she'll be lovely.

Yes, JD, I agree with you, but it's not quite as critical as you make it sound! The Campag square taper is very slightly smaller and this is more pronounced on the older BBs. But I have a number of cross pairings that work well, finding a Superbe BB has been problematic!!! In this case, there is almost no play when a Suntour crank is fitted to the Veloce BB.

Think of David yesterday! There was a howling easterly, gusting to 35km/h, along the Garden Route yesterday and David was riding into it! Strength brother. Nicer day today, hopefully you can make up some time.

LC, I know Olffie1 is also looking for an Italian BB. But I think he's looking for the sealed bearing type. If you find more than 1, will you let him know?

If it's a square taper, yes, it'll fit. But you need to check if your BB is a 36x24 (English) or 37x24 (Italian) cup fitting. There are lots of English square taper BBs available, but you pay for what you get in terms of quality.

Conrad, I hope you remember you promised me two Alans, 1 road and 1 track. I'm still waiting!!!!

Ja. Undoubtedly worth more than me even though I'm hansom!

One lucky fella!

hopefully another decent descent! edit: Actually I shouldn't have done this, I generally don't like spelling ot grammer freaks. I apologise, meant in a light hearted way.

Trawling ebay and saw this!!!! Start collecting Shimano http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mjAJeywtb6CCKBunee0pilQ.jpg SHIMANO ULTEGRA TRI COLOUR 600 FC - 6400 CHAINSET CRANKS - DOUBLE RING - RETRO! £200.00 Free Postage

But then, do I believe everything I hear on the radio????

Heard an ad on the radio today saying ALL Dischem supplements are tested and gauranteed ok for sport. Apparently Dischem the only pharmacy that tests all the stuff it sells!

I have never, never ever seen a ladies ALAN. This is an absolute first for me! What a beauty.

Heysous, that is one sexy frame and my size too, by the looks of it. I am green.