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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-24, 12:38 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

Not sure if these next 2 are finished or works in...

Not sure if these next 2 are finished or works in progress, so I'll check on them again later in the week....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

I've been all over London with work this week and...

I've been all over London with work this week and came across some new finds....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 07:47 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-24, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8,042
Views: 1,004,213
Posted By botty kayer

I replaced the black tape and saddle on my 753...

I replaced the black tape and saddle on my 753 Merckx with white, and took advantage of the wide Pacenti Brevet rims and fitted some 30c tyres. Smooth just got smoother....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 45,427
Posted By botty kayer

Ti Merckx with Columbus Max fork, triple crankset...

Ti Merckx with Columbus Max fork, triple crankset and 30c tyres. Fast mile munching in comfort....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

Yes you got it, the road is mostly only wide...

Yes you got it, the road is mostly only wide enough for 1 vehicle so it has passing places at various spots on the way up, an extra bit of asphalt about 2 cars long to allow cars going opposite...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

I.spent last week wild camping around the...

I.spent last week wild camping around the Scottish Highlands with a group of friends. Mostly.car based travel as we covered some major miles, but I did manage to cycle Bealch na ba, rated by many as...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-04-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5,472
Views: 888,227
Posted By botty kayer

A few from last week wild camping with friends in...

A few from last week wild camping with friends in the Highlands of Scotland.

The Quaraig on Isle of Skye...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Touring
06-04-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4,851
Views: 2,649,323
Posted By botty kayer

Threw some racks and frame bags on my MTB for...

Threw some racks and frame bags on my MTB for week long bike packing adventure....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,592
Posted By botty kayer

Speaking only for me its not that I want all...

Speaking only for me its not that I want all bikes to be the same at all, far from it, the more and varied types of bike the better. I too have a carbon bike and ti bikes and mtb, but where i live a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 01:35 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,592
Posted By botty kayer

All very nice, i wouldn't consider the Masi...

All very nice, i wouldn't consider the Masi blasphemy at all, looks great. I think destroying good condition original paint is blasphemy. Others may consider it an improvement but I would consider it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-24, 12:39 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 7,592
Posted By botty kayer

I'd prefer to see an C&V frame modded if it means...

I'd prefer to see an C&V frame modded if it means the bike gets used by its owner, rather than see a full period correct bike gathering dust unused in a garage.

I love the look of 80s and 90s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,719
Posted By botty kayer

As mentioned above I'd not make a decision on...

As mentioned above I'd not make a decision on tubing without knowing what type of riding the rider would be doing and what they weigh.

I've got frames in SL,SLX,TSX, MXL and Max in Columbus tubes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 45,242
Posted By botty kayer

I've got 2 half blues and a full blue. ...

I've got 2 half blues and a full blue.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,675
Posted By botty kayer

Oh no really sorry to hear this, it sounded like...

Oh no really sorry to hear this, it sounded like such an epic adventure you had planned.

And now we've all missed out on your glorious pics and tales, so hope you heal up soon and come back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 03:38 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,898
Posted By botty kayer

And the Campag ti seatpost wins best looking...

And the Campag ti seatpost wins best looking seatpost imo.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 03:19 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,898
Posted By botty kayer

Hottest quill is a 3ttt Record, more curvacous...

Hottest quill is a 3ttt Record, more curvacous and beautiful than any Cinelli or Shimano offerings imo. Available in gunmetal as pictured here or regular silver....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-24, 12:41 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 6,735
Posted By botty kayer

Natural descender :innocent:

Natural descender :innocent:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 12:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 785
Posted By botty kayer

Jeez I can't believe they still have'nt sorted...

Jeez I can't believe they still have'nt sorted this out yet. I just checked back on my emails and I first wrote them exactly 2 years ago asking when they'd have stock in, and I'd been checking their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-26-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5,472
Views: 888,227
Posted By botty kayer

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Vauxhall, London.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

We finally had a weekend with no rain,...

We finally had a weekend with no rain, hallelujah! Today started with blue sky and sunshine and I made a.jidgement on that, and went shorts and short sleeves. As soon as I stepped outside I realised...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

London awoke to blue skies and sunshine, so after...

London awoke to blue skies and sunshine, so after a prolonged spell of crappy weather, and with rain forecast later i was tripping over myself trying to get out and rolling.

Was nice and quiet as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-31-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 511
Views: 151,297
Posted By botty kayer

Behind bars at Greenwich naval college. ...

Behind bars at Greenwich naval college.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7,205
Views: 1,110,183
Posted By botty kayer

Ice cream van slogans have changed since I was a...

Ice cream van slogans have changed since I was a kid...
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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-31-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5,472
Views: 888,227
Posted By botty kayer

The walls have ears, and now the trees are...

The walls have ears, and now the trees are watching...
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

darkmoon good to see you out on your Merckx as we...

darkmoon good to see you out on your Merckx as we start what the Belgian's call 'Holy week', the week book-ended by Tour of.Flanders today (which Eddy won twice) and Paris Roubaix next weekend (which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-24, 03:51 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 163,215
Posted By botty kayer

Found this cool shades wearing, lamp post walking...

Found this cool shades wearing, lamp post walking dude in north London, loving my flouro bike....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 12:23 PM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

Decided to take the day off work today, I was up...

Decided to take the day off work today, I was up early so started off with some urban mushroom foraging.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 10:13 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 10:33 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8,352
Views: 3,154,624
Posted By botty kayer

Original.39 year old paint job still looking good...

Original.39 year old paint job still looking good in the sunshine today. 2 x 10 speed, 28c tyres and koolstop brake pads make it perform like a newer bike but retains the classic looks....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-24, 12:59 PM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

Managed to successfully dodge rain showers over 2...

Managed to successfully dodge rain showers over 2 leisurely rides over both days of the weekend, and as we are starting to see more sunshine the chrome rich bikes are coming out of hibernation. First...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 5,472
Views: 888,227
Posted By botty kayer

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"Originally created as a protest against oil drilling in the Arctic, this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-24, 10:03 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,685
Posted By botty kayer

City living so...... 1. Deliveroo/just eat...

City living so......

1. Deliveroo/just eat nobbers on shoddy bikes with illegal ali express motors attached, most have terrible road manners and an aversion to signals and signalling and give the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 02:26 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By botty kayer

There was a lovely condition Basso Ascot in...

There was a lovely condition Basso Ascot in Columbus MS that sold on ebay UK last week for £480 for the complete bike. I was intrigued but the green and red color I really didn't like, but I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-24, 05:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,254
Posted By botty kayer

I agree, 30 years bikes are still young pups...

I agree, 30 years bikes are still young pups with many miles still to ride.

I was expecting categories like pre 1930's, 30-80's, 1990-present.

All my bikes are in active service, my newest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

I agree non-fixie the sign is intriguing, I can't...

I agree non-fixie the sign is intriguing, I can't tell if it's saying all.dogs must be on leads, or if its saying all dog mess must be cleaned up by the owners, or something else.

And as.it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

Thank you for that, i was hoping you could...

Thank you for that, i was hoping you could confirm if the charactors were real and what they mean.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

:lol: I guess following my posts you could thiink...

:lol: I guess following my posts you could thiink London was covered in art works. Sadly thats not the case, most of it is boring suburbia where its illegal to paint.

But there are.places all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-24, 01:33 PM
Replies: 21,932
Views: 3,240,689
Posted By botty kayer

A quick peak inside Stockwell bus garage, built...

A quick peak inside Stockwell bus garage, built in 1952 in a area cleared by blitz bombing, at.a time when steel and brick were in short supply....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 10:41 AM
Replies: 318
Views: 32,999
Posted By botty kayer

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