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I take it from the lack of replies that its: a) not a very exciting frame b) a really stupid question or c) a really stupid question about a not very exciting frame :D I'm going for c :) Might have a go a building it up any way. Got learn how to some when, might as well be on a...

Just been given a Gary Fisher Frame? I think its a 2007. Is it any good? Remember Gary Fisher being good from bitd, but I've no idea what the new(er) stuff is like or where the Wahoo fits in to the range. It looks in ok condition - just needs a decent clean up I think. Is it worth...

Thanks - thought so, but just wanted to check I hadn't missed something obvious :) Ordered. Thanks for your help.

Hi, Over 2 years after getting it (and my first post on retrobike!) I'm finally getting around to sorting out the bike I got for my other half! Need to get a new chain for it - its a 10 speed Simplex system - would this chain work OK on it? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cla ...

You lot are just enablers aren't you! The frame does look like a bargain though... as its a bit rough around the edges I wouldn't mind giving it a respray either - won't feel as guilty changing the original paint job. I've also been offered a couple of GT frames in 18" and I still like the...

Thanks for all the feedback everyone :) The Hardrock was pretty cheap for a complete bike which is why I was considering it, then I saw the Rock Lobster frame on here not far from me and that started me thinking that maybe I should go for something better to start with. I think that you lot...

Hi, Have the urge to try and find a bike that I love riding as much as my old Claud Butler Vantage back in the 90's - so I think this means something retro and rigid. Can't find another Vantage locally, and I think I fancy something steel anyway. I've spotted a complete hardrock locally...

Thanks for the info and the link guys :) Looks like it was a '89 bike as the catalogue after that the Formula looks to be made out of 531 not 501. Interesting stuff. Have another question I'm afraid - The frame came with a bb already on the frame - is is designed for a particular make (i.e...

Picked up a lovely Gazelle Formula (Race I think) from the 'bay - mainly because it was a nice colour :) I think its very late 80's or early 90's. I've been talked in to signing up for a charity ride in June so I need to get it back on the road asap! I've got the frame & forks, plus the bb &...

Thanks for all the tips :) Cracking on with the project now! Do you think these wheels are salvageable? And if so - are they worth saving? Can't see anything on them to tell me what they are, but they are pretty heavy. Looks like the freewheel is fine, just the chain that was...

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. @kanzlr I think its just a basic steel frame - I think the stickers we designed to look like Reynolds stickers ;) Happy to use the friction shifters - though I'm struggling to find any wheels that have or would take a 5sp freewheel. Anyone got...

Finally feel human enough to do something on the bike (none of this man flu rubbish either :( ) so got out with the tape measure. The bikes a Puch Cavette - Space between the rear dropouts is 130mm. Its got Weinmann Type 810 brakes, and has 10sp Simplex gears and 700c wheels. The most...

Thanks for the feedback :) I'll get out with a camera and tape measure tomorrow, then figure out a list. It was sold as 700c so I hope it is! She's already decided she wants a Brooks saddle! We were going to keep the seat post and handlebars to start with and see how she finds it. If...

Hi, I've picked up a 10 speed Puch Mixte to build up for the girlfriend. I know its nothing special but she likes the look of it and thats half the battle won already! :) She already KNOWS what it will look like when its finished, I just have to build it up now. I used to happily take...