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  1. Brass-monkey

    '87 Cannondale (or should I say "Haringdale"?)

    Amazing! Looks fantastic!
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    Xtr v brakes, levers, and mechs

    Hi all I'm having a clear out and have a few nice bits to sell. This is the link for my nos xtr v brake levers, check out my other listings for the rest of my bits http://bit.ly/188YlxQ Enjoy Andy
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    Contents insurance to cover bikes?

    Hi all, was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a home insurance policy that will include expensive (more than £500) bikes? I'm using M&S but finding that the cost to cover my bikes is about the same to cover the rest of the contents. Any recommendations gladly received. Andy
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    '87 Cannondale (or should I say "Haringdale"?)

    The car was all done with a pen. :shock:
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    Isaac Impact build finished

    Cheers min, it's a little known fact that Isaac cycles was founded in the UK in 2001, the bikes were manufactured in Germany but the HQ was retained here. It's be cracking building it and even more fun riding it.
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    '87 Cannondale (or should I say "Haringdale"?)

    This may help with the inspiration, a friend of a friends mx5 all done by hand...
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    Isaac Impact build finished

    Yup, I agree, I think an old frame works with new parts, but a new frame with old parts doesn't work so well.
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    Isaac Impact build finished

    Lots changes to my bike over the last few months, :D I decided to give in to modern technology and step away from the retro parts, it pains me to say it but it rides so much better now. turns out the pace forks were goosed anyway. build list Frame: 2010 Isaac Impact Forks: Manitou R7 Pro...
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    Cube Attention

    Check out these, amazing cranks and a ceramic bb. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobi ... elID=90243
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    xtr 9spd shiftersSold

    Re: xtr 9spd shifters can I call second dibs if the deal falls through?
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    MacRetro Newbies.... Introduce yourself here:

    Hi stu, good to see a fellow north easter on here! :)
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    Lights - upgrade Lumicycle vs Chinese Cree XML vs ?

    I have the same light as john, i was concerned about the quality of the waterproofing on the batteries, so I constructed a water bottle to hold mine. Basically chucked the batteries in the water bottle, drilled 2 holes in the top and stuck the cable through. The sealed off with tape, does the...
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    PotM - December - My Trail

    As per normal miss read the brief, Three words to describe the trail, muddy, rocky, crackin'
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    PotM - December - My Trail

    My local trails just outside Aberdeen, Kirkhill Forest. We started out in the dark hence the lights.
  15. Brass-monkey

    Isaac Impact build finished

    Hi all, I just finished my first build, an Isaac Impact 2010, now I know this is retro biker and there are some retro bits on it, but also some new parts too. Took it out for the first time today in the snow and mud and was really impressed . build list Frame: 2010 Isaac Impact Forks...
  16. Brass-monkey

    Kooka tech question

    Hi guys finally finished building my isaac, tried both bb's and the 127 gave a better fit. Thanks for everyone's help and advice. Will post pics of the build, but some of it isn't very retro, will prob be in the 98 onwards section.
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    MacRetro check in!

    Fit like min, i'm a bit further north than the fifers, but would be interested in getting a few rides in, happy to travel. Andy
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    MacRetro Newbies.... Introduce yourself here:

    Cheers for the welcome guys, Well, I used to be a mtb racer back in my teenage years, mid nineties, then for some reason I stopped, well I can probably give you 2 reasons girls and drink! Anyway right back into it again, mostly due to my eldest son, not quite 4 yet but we got him an...
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    MacRetro Newbies.... Introduce yourself here:

    Hi All, Thought I'd introduce myself as I'm north of the border. I have recently got back into mountain biking after a 16+ year gap. I'm in Cruden Bay in the NE, anyone else up this neck of the woods? Cheers Andy
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