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Rob Penn Thought he ended up with a bit of a hotch potch of a bike though. (But don't we all!) And when someone's as enthusiastic as he was about some great kit (Brooks Team Professional hooray!) wearing a retrobike T shirt I'm not going to carp. I think the American wheels and headset just...

Saracen Trekker 1989/90 Have a look here http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... ekker+1998 in Readers' bikes before 1997 about early May this year. And have fun.

It's advertised as a sort of tribute to Harold Briercliffe who wrote a series of cycle touring guides in the late 1940's, early 1950's that would appeal to people on this site. Avoid this book though. It's dreadful. She hasn't ridden a bike in her life. See my review on Amazon for more info...

I'm no authority, but I don't remember seeing a Ken Bird in anything but white or blue during the 70's or 80's and racing in Kent then I saw a lot of them. I'd be interested to hear other people's views. Nice to see this one anyway, whatever colour it is now. Modolo had a pretty good reputation...

Two suggestions: www.tracytools.com - they stock every tap and die known to western civilisation. And prob cheaper and quicker than trying to buy one through the bike trade. Then you'll have it for next time too! Another tip for cleaning an iffy thread if you've got a spare scrap left hand...

It's Sunday 27 June. Details on http://www.londonbikeathon.co.uk/en/1/l ... athon.html

Certainly am! 52 miles on the Roy Thame 1970's fixed gear. http://original.justgiving.com/geoffbeetles

Should have said those photos are as it is now. Not really much different. Only the best behaved road bikes are allowed on the settee. Not posting any more of the moustache though....

It's an Athena r/mech not Chorus. Athena brake levers too I think. Certainly Campag. http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af1 ... G_0327.jpg http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af1 ... G_0328.jpg http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af1 ... G_0329.jpg

I remember Dean Butler's name, but no more info. I'm not sure I've quite got the hang of adding photo's, but this is what it looks like now. http://s1005.photobucket.com/albums/af1 ... G_0324.jpg http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/af1 ... G_0326.jpg

From your measurements I'd suggest you start off looking at road bikes with top tubes measuring about 21 - 22inches. (Measure from centre of seat tube to centre of head tube.) Think carefully before going below say 20" or above 22" for this measurement. Set the saddle height (measured from...

Steve, I think it might have been this?? The plot line you describe is familiar and I've certainly read the Hurne book yonks ago. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yellow-Jersey-R ... 68&sr=8-23

Have been exploring PhotoBucket and this might not work but http://s1005.photobucket.com/albums/af171/beetlg/

Otherself ; I've still got it - it's a San Marco Lazer. Honey coloured Brooks Swallow, now and red treaded Michelin tyres. Yes, it's a pretty bike and I'll try to get some current pictures of it posted next week. Green Rabbit - I did the West Kent CTC 100 in 8 in 1980 as part of my build up...

Thanks both re tyre clearance. I thought it could be a prob, so I'll proceed with caution. Actually I always preferred narrower tyres (roadie background showing) but for old times sake fancied Smoke/Dart. For the moment there are more pressing issues and I'll just have to ration my use of the...

I really wanted an Orange back then and you've just made me remember why. More details and pics please, lots and lots more!

Thanks again - I had a feeling that the freehub body might be interchangeable and vaguely remember that a 10mm allen key was involved, but good to have it confirmed, especially since I have the same prob to sort on my road bike (see Ken Bird thread in the road section). Still got to find what...

Note to others: don't feel that this is a private conversation. Feel free to add your views on whether my formidable navigational technology and countryside survival skills would have enabled me to beat his youth and fitness (ha ha) on this intricate and complex 6 mile trail in the wild and...

Hey, you did the Darnley Trail without me, and here I am stuck at work, with nothing to do but work on getting my post count over 50 before the weekend. You bring up children to love honour and obey you, you help them get wonderful bikes, let them sit on your wheel for hours on end, teach them...

A couple of hours and a little bit of cash too I suppose LGF... Just the sort of tips, reassurance and sources that forums like this are so valuable for. Very many thanks. Once I get the spanners on it I'm sure it'll start to make sense.