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Forum: Touring
10-22-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,167
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Thanks! The bike actually felt more stable with...

Thanks! The bike actually felt more stable with the load which wasn’t too heavy... maybe 8kgs/17lbs. My front rack bag didn’t arrive on time so resorted to tying down a dry bag but it done the job.
...
Forum: Touring
10-22-20, 01:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,167
Posted By pauliewalnuts

So with the sad news about Bob Jackson’s imminent...

So with the sad news about Bob Jackson’s imminent closure, here are some photos of the build... have since put a lovely Halo Retro wheel set on the bike...

It rides like a dream is and is so...
Forum: Touring
07-08-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,167
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Hi folks, So my Bob Jackson frame arrived...

Hi folks,

So my Bob Jackson frame arrived today for those of you interested. Hard to get proper photos of frame only.

Colour is celeste cosmos (looks a lot darker than I expected) and pearl...
Forum: Touring
05-16-20, 04:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,943
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Thanks for the insight DropBarFan. Much...

Thanks for the insight DropBarFan. Much appreciated.
Forum: Touring
05-15-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,943
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Thanks for the suggestion of the Alpion crankset,...

Thanks for the suggestion of the Alpion crankset, they look just what I'm looking for.

So here are my choices, any help would be much appreciated.

Sugino XD - £115 including delivery

Albion...
Forum: Touring
05-14-20, 05:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,943
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Stronglight Impact Triple Quality

Hi,

I have come across this seemingly great value crankset. Is the quality good enough for touring and commuting? It is currently £56 on Spa Cycles (down from £124).

How does this compare to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-20, 04:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,589
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Thanks for this. And I agree, absolutely no point...

Thanks for this. And I agree, absolutely no point in going for this deal if I then have to spend another 100 or so on new crank arms. I will reluctantly pass!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-20, 03:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,589
Posted By pauliewalnuts

I've read up a lot and there seems to be no...

I've read up a lot and there seems to be no definitive answer. Although if I had a choice I guess 165/170 it would be considering I'm so short. Now whether it is worth taking a risk buying a crankset...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-20, 12:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,589
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Crank arm length

Hi,

I have the chance to buy a very nice Sugino crankset for a fraction of the price they retail at. Only issue is I am 5 foot 6 with a 30 inch inseam and the crank arms are 175mm. Will I be fine...
Forum: Touring
05-12-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,167
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Apologies from this busy healthcare worker for...

Apologies from this busy healthcare worker for taking an age to get back. Thanks for all the the replies which have made me realise how much I have to learn, but we all start somewhere I guess. I...
Forum: Touring
03-28-20, 06:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,167
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Thanks for your replies, my LBS are experienced...

Thanks for your replies, my LBS are experienced in building custom frames so I am sure they will be able to map out what I need. I guess I was hoping to buy a groupset to make things easier for...
Forum: Touring
03-27-20, 09:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,167
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Bob Jackson World Tour build

Hi folks,

First off thanks to all the contributors on this forum, I have spent countless hours reading and researching.

I originally wanted a vintage frame (Raleigh Randonneur) but I have been...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-16, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,434
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Cheers! I bit the bullet and nabbed it. Got it...

Cheers! I bit the bullet and nabbed it. Got it for 300 dollars
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-16, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,434
Posted By pauliewalnuts

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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-16, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,434
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Basso Paris Roubaix 1990

I wasn't sure whether to start a new thread or add this to me other thread on a Basso Gap 72. I have coincidentally come across a Basso Paris Roubaix 1990 in cherry/white that I can buy locally....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Thanks for advice folks. Maybe I will just keep...

Thanks for advice folks. Maybe I will just keep on looking and wait for something that has been looked after lovingly by it's owner. My bike for the last couple of years has been an old Raleigh road...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-22-16, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,171
Posted By pauliewalnuts

Basso Gap 72

Hi folks,

Been lurking on this forum for a couple of years and I'm in the market for a vintage racer and thought some of might be kind enough to help. I came across a Basso Gap 72 on eBay that is...
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