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I haven't ridden them yet as I'm still in the process of building the bike back up - I'll do a mini-review once I've tried them. So far, all I can say is that they were easy enough to get on the rims and they felt fairly light so I imagine the 665g claimed weight is accurate.

As someone previously spotted, it's not even rattle can - it's been brushed on. Not rushing it to my favourite powdercoaters is one of the biggest challenges ..... better I test it for size and how it rides more (with hopefully a lower risk of theft) before an eventual full resurrection.

Well, a few more bits done. Despite have many sets of unused tyres, I can somehow always find a justification to buy more when they are on offer. I have been using Kurust on all the exposed rust on the frame. Maybe need one more application next time it's not raining. The idea is I'll build it...

Love the cranks and cantis, but I they are beyond my means at the moment and I don't have a build for them.

I would have loved to join in, but no time to actually get to all my stuff and sort through it. It would have only been the things I have already separated out, which are mainly some skinwall tyres that it would be a hassle to post.

Seems to be true - Knavesmire no longer available and likely to be permanent. No excuse for me not to come by bike then!

A dozen is enough? 🤔

Yeah, but, ummmmm ... inflating the tyres is easier.

I didn't buy complete wheels, but I did buy some of those design rims for my Raleigh build: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1988-89-part-lugged-part-fillet-brazed-raleigh-frame.444391/post-3455946 Obviously a bit more annoying in terms of needing more spoke lengths, but I like the look. As...

Later fork and rear mech, but nice build regardless and nice condition.

Actual progress with one of my builds (no, not the Aende or Scapins): Having resorted to cutting most the spokes to dismantle the wheel, I had found some spokes the same length ..... but only 29. I saved some of the originals, so no problem ....... ....... except this is exactly the sort of...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205845385922

I think the Maurice Lavoie made ones finished in 1991, so the 2x4 fork would be more appropriate. I have one waiting, but it's sized for a 20" frame.

Been up for a little while: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/lavoie-xizang-ttn-59.495972/ I didn't remember that but found the serial was already on my list from when it was previously outed.

Unfortunately, I didn't note that many details - it was one for sale on Ebay. My notes say:

That's really interesting, as the RTS serial in the other format I have is 00293 which suggests they made the very first ones with Zaskar format serials and switched quite quickly. Thank you!

Thank you, that's very helpful. I think the other one I have recorded is a US-built RTS, so would make sense for all those to follow the same format - even if different from the Zaskars. I've added that one to my list - hope that's alright but tell me if you would prefer me to remove it.

I have this recorded from another thread - I have one other recorded with the 00 start but no idea why they appear to have one more 0 than necessary.

Thje dropouts are beautiful. But one day someone will tag me in something like a beautiful Aende in my size and I will have bought it before I know what's happening 🤣

I am, but I definitely do not need to start buying road bikes!