some of you may remember ''Jess''
that succumbed to this,
and was partially re-incarnated into Blodwyn, but unfortunately ''Blodwyn'' is a bit of a tart, and doesn't like getting too dirty this time of year, so.............................
new bottom bracket shell grafted in, and a rattle can job over, with some Cinelli bar tape to spruce it up a bit. Sorry its wet and covered in crud.
Et Voila! one winter hack named ''Jess'', complete with new 20mm shorter stem, although now both bikes are set up identical, to within +/- 2mm, but Jess has a loooong tt wihich is prob why I was never really comfy on it, but now, its the same as Blodwyn, so therefore comfy. Incedentally now the new BB shell has been brazed in ''heavy duty stylee'' the frame is much stiffer.
Cost of repair...... £110 including the masked off rattle can finish ( not that special close up btw, but was more or less a favour) . Jess was re assembled with original wheels (12 years old), mudguards, rings and block off Blodders, (which has just had new rings and block and chain)and s/h cheap bits to match, so both bikes have same gears, saddles, bars, tyres, all on a tightarse budget. many thanks to those who supplied bits.