Loose cog

I recently acquired a pair of firecrest 202's and replaced my old carbon brake pads with Zipp's cork pads. IMHO the wheels brake better than my Hyperon's but I am yet to experience them in a heavy downpour. It has taken me a number of rides to start getting used to the Zipp freehub sound when coasting having gotten so addicted to the Campagnolo sound. Probably similar to riding another bike after owning a Ducati 748 😛

It is a fallacy that you need to ride with MTB sized tyres for Eroica. I did my first Eroica on 23c (the long route) and didn't suffer any punctures. I now ride on 28c on the back and 25c front. Rather choice a hardy tyre such as older Conti Gator skins with thicker tube filled with some slime.

Nice, Super Thron Decor with the Piu internal rear brake cable routing. Eroica should be on your bucket list as its well worth attending. Don't be put off by the rules and regulations of only pre 87 bikes and equipment.

179km done and dusted with 2,678m of climbing

The majority of my buyers now use Pudo since PostNet increased their R99 package cost. The service works very well although I find it a bit slower than PostNet. The Courier Guy staff are super friendly much like the PostNet staff and go out of their way to assist. The courier drivers know me so well that if I am not home they pop around a hour or so later. I have never had a problem with damaged parcels. One or two of my buyers had the parcel returned due to them not collecting it within the time limit and have had to repay the cost. They have only themselves to blame. Only problem I seem to always be running out of those moolas!

Post a pic or two mate so we can keep an eye out for you.

The next big thing is going to be full suspension gravel bikes! 😏

I have, whatsapp me on 0730693979

I found a nice use for my Eroica patch after a little roasty on a slippery circle during an early winter ride.

Nice K! You need to bring it out for a ride someday.

I now have Universal reproduction hoods available. Send me a DM or Whatsapp for details. IMG_3150.HEIC

Hi Bearens! As you will be arriving with your bikes you will already have them packed in boxes or specific bike bags. I recommend you look at the option of sending your packaged bikes and kit via a courier to Plett. You can then fly/hire a car/bus from CT to Plett and set up your bikes there. The empty bike boxes/bags can then be couriered back to CT to be used on your return home. You can get online quotes from couriers such as The Courier Guy, BigFoot, etc. Reach out to HeyYou here on the hub. He lives in Plett and may be able to assist you by receiving your bikes, help set up, etc. BuffsVintageBike and Co may be willing to help in CT/Stellenbosch?

Agreed. LS cashmere/merino body warmer over SS vest for colder -1c to 5c rides. Good to 12c-14c when you can zip down. Great for Jhbg rides. Paired with Assos Mille bib tights but they get toasty after 14c. PlanetX crab gloves bought 6 or so years ago two quid are great between -3 to 12c. My missus wears a pair of cotton running gloves beneath hers. We still battle with our toes. All the toecaps I have used only keep the toes warm for the first hour and then the wind gets the better of me. I am convinced the soles of my shoes freeze.

Thank you, I will send you a PM.

Thank you. I still have the bolt (35mm x 4mm) but missing the barrel nut.

Hi all, I am looking for a spare barrel nut for my Thomson seatpin. It's a 4mm thread. Willing to pay for a replacement part, will also take a bolt and nut.

Ian, give Neil Buckland a call 0782711057. His shop is in Pinelands

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/vintage-components/612493/reproduction-brake-lever-hoods I have stock in black, gum, light grey and brown (tbc).

Before you do anything please consider whether you want to keep the bike original and keep its sentimental value or if this is not high on your agenda whether you want to spend lots of money restoring her. Please give me a call if you want some honest advice. Steve 0730693979

Probably one of those slow Nago's or the Specialissima

Pity there isn't a rim brake option. Now I need a new frame too! 😏

Quite!

Hi DrRichard. Unfortunately the current trend by the retro/vintage gang is only to value bikes which have a complete groupset and not a mismatch of parts as was very common in the 70-80's. Selling the bike as it is you are likely to get between R2,500 to R3,000. Stripping and selling off the parts you are likely to get far more than this. For example, that Dura Ace first gen crank (GA-200) is worth R1,500-R1,800. The Modolo brakeset in that condition about R1,000, Mavic FD R350-R400. The frame and fork could get you R1,200 to R1,600. Trust this helps!

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/vintage-components/612493/reproduction-brake-lever-hoods

Jared, I dealt with the seller before when the seller operated under a different user name. I was very happy with the quality and price of the items sold. Not sure why the seller changed their user name but it seems to be the norm BMC