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Hello I broke my tow strap ends at the weekend. I want to replace them but I don't the proper descriptive name and where to get. Any help would be nice or do you have. 1980's period Thanks Paul

Hello Can anyone give this bike a reasonable accurate year of model please?? Thanks TP https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=denti ... 1280%3B960

Hello 2 questions about the same wheel set............. 1. The free hub has had water in it at some stage, the balls and bearing faces will have been slightly rusted at some stage. Now the hub is free but noisy for obvious reasons. Is there a replacement hub or anyone that fixes them?? or any...

Does anyone have of or know of a pair of dust covers for these cranks on this link. viewtopic.php?t=276649&p=2064197#p2064197 Sorry it's upside down. Thanks TP

Send me more on a pm if that's the way Thanks Tp

Ive seen some guys at TT's with old alloy silver anodised welded TT bars similar to the Vision ones in the link http://bikesbugsandbones.files.wordpres ... t_bars.jpg If someone just knows what names or other search words that would be a help. If you have even better. Anything will help...

Re: Vitus 979 with nice bits, finally with pics right way up Yes the red frame is the same as the Peugeot, it has the seat clamp not the grub screw. The Peugeot donated all but the head set, I would have used the HS but the threads were different from one frame to the other. Shame as the Bador...

Yes, true. I'm up for 100 miles because I've done 100-10k ft climb in the peaks before, and it is very very hard work and I don't do it often. I also know the "come on chase me" situation as mi mate can climb like a goat. That said if/when I see the detail of the climbs etc I may choose to down...

Yes I can see the points, I wasn't doing down RB, I didn't know of their events as I'm new on here. I suppose I'm interested because it's in my regular stomping ground being from up Norf Sheffield. It is expensive I agree, but it is going on tracks that are not available normally and it is like...

I'm guessing everyone knows about this? There can't be a much better reason for a Retro Bike gathering??? http://www.eroicabritannia.co.uk/ TP

Nothing much of a rarity but as an engineered frame I wanted one. They must have been a leap forward back in the day, this 60cm eg only weights just under 8kg. I used the 54cm Peugeot as the donor machine thus the frame with headset, post and BB is for sale. The red one has............ Strong...

Hmmmmmm interesting the DIY idea, i'll take your word for it. Meant to ask if dust covers should be on there???? If I get home in time tonight to tek some pics, I'll post the complete bike on readers rides. It is a Vitus, the pedals are Specialized SP-PL NOT the touring model as...

Hello Can anyone give me a clue to the make of chain ring on my Mavic cranks please? It/they maybe Mavic but I can't find any info on the 4 leaf clover shape. Thanks TP

Hello I'm new to RB, I will be posting a few interesting readers bikes very soon. Q Does anyone have some plain looking 70's-80's shoes to sell to use on my toe clip bike? Does anyone know where to get at not silly money? I'm size 45 - UK 11 Thanks TP

Hello retro bike riders. Are there any sportive's or organised rides for us lot wi't owd bikes?? I was told a bloke in Sheffield is thinking of organising one up Norf near Sheffield. I'm told he is Italian?? And i guess it will go out into the peaks, I'm thinking of rides with a good amount of...

Hello Anyone have any of the following in good nick. 8 speed SIS shifter/brakes. Cranks 172.5 or 175 39-53 Rear mech Ta Taul

Just found RB forum, its got to be good if there is real STEEL on there. I thought I'd share my ride with you all. Bought the frame 4 years ago from Geoff at matuzmaster in Hungary, now www.t-trader.eu he had/has some tasty stuff and he is a nice bloke. I built it with Shimano 600 EX 6 speed...