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The 'finished' article... ...so I've finished for now and I thought I'd share the results... This is what I've done: - Polished cranks, front & rear mech and brakes. - Thoroughly cleaned frame and covered some of the rust spots (the rest can be done later) - Cleaned chain - Tensioned...

Headset A quick update and a request for advice, if I may... I've fitted the new headset and it appears to have a shorter 'stack height', because the steerer appears to be 9mm too long (see image). So the questions is: do I cut the steerer, or insert spacers? I'm inclined to simply cut the...

Thanks for the confirmation. It's great to know exactly what I have. I don't have any T-Cut, so I've been attacking the forks with Brasso and it works very well. It cleans up very nicely indeed!

8803? ...so if I'm understanding this right, it would appear that it's likely to be a Type 8803, as shown here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/M ... ewsIndex=1

Update So, I finally got the bottom bracket off. It was feeling really rough and once I had it open it was obvious was the problem was: the grease had become so thick and sticky it was like glue. It seems to be in ok condition, though, and it weighs in at 299g, which whilst not featherweight...

Strip ...so I've started the project! Stripped the frame and only the BB remains. I just need to get the removal tool and I can whip it out and clean it. It seems to be some Shimano unit, so I'll have a look and decide whether to try to save a little weight by replacing it. Everything...

:-) That's great to know. Now I know that it was built up onto the frame, I feel less constrained in my choice of componentry, less bound to keep it 'concours'. I'm looking forward to starting the job!

? Thanks again for the knowledgeable answers... ...but now I'm confused! It obviously doesn't have 'Road Ace' marked on it, so what does that make it? Is it likely to have been bought as a frameset, then built up by an LBS? If it's not a genuine GOVD, I'm tempted to take the sticker...

Hello all, Here's my 1992 Trek 8000 for your pleasure. It's a great, great bike: fast, twitchy, light. Details: Frame is original, as are forks. Bars are original, headset original. BB is some Ti thing. Cranks are original, as is rear mech (now used as a chain guide) I rebuilt the...

Frame # Thanks for the answers. It may be of interest to note that the frame number is: WK7000650, which seems to indicate it's a Worksop bike, built sometime in June 1987. Does that sound right?

Molre pics.. Here's the remaining pics...

Hello everyone! I've been trying to decide what to do with my road bike recently and I stumbled across this forum. What a great forum. So nice to be surrounded by people that share the same fondness for old, classic bikes. So, why apologies? Well, I feel like I've betrayed my Road Ace...