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  1. robster

    What's your favourite hubset??

    BITD I used Mavic Paris Dakar hubs and they lasted for years without ever needing any attention. On my modern stuff I use Hope Pro II's
  2. robster

    Retro racing pics

    Me at Newnham 1990.
  3. robster

    1960's Olmo Fixie

    Yep thats the one... I work with Nic and he donated the frame and most of the parts. Getting there Biggs.... Its taking some getting used too :lol:
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    1960's Olmo Fixie

    My just built Olmo 1960's Fixie winter bike. Used for my daily 25 mile commute to work and back. Its my first fixie so still getting used to it.
  5. robster

    Show us Ya Citrus Fruit! (Orange Content)

    Work in progress on the tinky tiny Clockwork Bought this about 6 weeks ago for my better half, it came with pretty low spec groupset but was as the vendor described. Since then I have stripped it down and junked what wasn't working and replaced the B/B, Chain and Headset and replaced the...
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    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh (canti content)

    ARGHHHHHH :evil: Cheers Hamster for putting me straight on this. Looks like I will have to fit the V Brakes then..... Bugger! I take it they will fit onto the existing posts??? Or am I in for more Retro Biking frustration?
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    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh (canti content)

    Quick question on this fellas.... Building up a 94 clockwork for my good lady. I have doner parts from a 2001 specialized that I am breaking.... I would like to keep the Canti's on the Orange but want to use the brake levers from the specialized, the levers are V brake levers... will they work...
  8. robster

    orange team mountain bike jersey from the 90s

    To big mate :( Otherwise I would have bitten your arm off for it. I did consider going on a crash "fatten me up diet" just to make this a viable purchase though. Guinness is after all "Slimfast" for men.... A meal in a can :lol: Good luck with the sale and have a free bump.
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    orange team mountain bike jersey from the 90s

    pm sent
  10. robster

    Brake and Gear cables

    Many thanks 8)
  11. robster

    Brake and Gear cables

    Anyone got a stash of "decent cables"? I need front and rear gear and brake cables pref Shimano inners and outers? Local bike shop wants crazy money so I thought I would ask on here.
  12. robster

    sold

    Raleigh brake cable £3 Canti straddle halves £1.50 ea Canti straddle triangles £1 Dibs please, PM sent
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    Robsters feedback

    Please leave feedback here... Ta
  14. robster

    stevej77's Feedback

    Tinky Tiny Orange Clockwork arrived as described and ultra well packaged, highly recomended. Many thanks Steve for the communication during shipment. Regards Rob.
  15. robster

    FS: 1990 Orange Clockwork 19" £350 ono

    Dammmit, would love to buy this but just bought a tinky tiny clockwork for the wife..... Good luck with the sale and have a free bump on me.
  16. robster

    Tidy Tiny Dale on the bay.co.uk

    Knew it was posted up here somewhere else :oops: Was going to have a bid but decided against it as the Mrs didn't fancy it.....
  17. robster

    Tidy Tiny Dale on the bay.co.uk

    Looks like a bargain for someone http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-CANNONDALE-S ... 2a070d320f
  18. robster

    A confession

    I Like em..... After pissing blood for 3 days after racing at Newnham in 91 I was sold on the whole sus fork issue.... Never gone fully sus though..... Does that make me Sus-Curious????? :lol:
  19. robster

    Orange Vitamin T2 Titanium XTR Middleburn Pace UK with BIN

    Stunning :shock:
  20. robster

    1993 Orange Prestige. (ebay.co.uk).

    May have a crack on this one as I didnt get a clockwork.... PM sent on e-bay
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