The British ...umm Came...Mercian
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The British ...umm Came...Mercian
Arrived in the mail today.
Started to put some parts on it and I discovered im in need of some parts..
Super Record Clamp on front derailleur
Brooks saddle
cinelli 1A 100mm stem 26.4
Rims, spokes tires.
Started to put some parts on it and I discovered im in need of some parts..
Super Record Clamp on front derailleur
Brooks saddle
cinelli 1A 100mm stem 26.4
Rims, spokes tires.
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Very nice @jjhabbs. I think I have a 1a 100mm new logo stem I would donate to the build. PM me if interested. Brad.
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That's a very shiny seatpost!
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Nice.
Love the details on the lugs. Pretty headbadge to.
And being it's red, you just know its fast!
Love the details on the lugs. Pretty headbadge to.
And being it's red, you just know its fast!
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Classy!
(Check the spider on the crankset for small cracks)
(Check the spider on the crankset for small cracks)
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It won`t matter very much. A bike like this may only get 100 miles on it. It`s to pretty to ride.
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Sorry to correct you Steve,, This bike will be ridden!
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Love the color.
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Beautiful frame....slushy weather ahead.....maybe a set of Bluemels on the build list?
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I don't think this bike will see any bad weather.
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Great condition and a beautiful frame. The English are here.
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Beautiful bike @jjhabbs ! - But for goodness sake, get some gumwalls on it!
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