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Thanks for the comments. I raised the stem slightly as I am not as flexible as I was when I was teenager ! I think I will double check the depth now you mention it....

This is my Walvale I had hand built for me in October 1983. Everything is original bar the tape, hoods, tyres and cables. After a decade or more in the garage I decided to clean it up. Months later after spending a small fortune on Autosol here it is. It was ridden in hundreds of races and won...

Hi, any ideas where I can get some tan hoods for these please ? Do not have to be original, thanks.

Anyone know where I can find mavic g40 or ma40 36h rims for sale please ? I want to build them onto Campagnolo record hubs which I have. Any ideas of a good wheel builder in Essex/Herts/Cambs also welcome. Many thanks

Looking for the same book. Does it include the double page pink Mercier photo by any chance?

Thanks for the tips. Like the crane idea ! I have tried plus gas for a week with the frame upside down and the seat tube full. It comes through slowly but still the post won't move. Have not tried Coke, does that damage the paint ? Will also try to locate the frame sprayer in Essex. Also tried...

Hi, I have a seized seat post on a 1981 Walvale. The paint is original and perfect. I have read all the advice re plus gas etc and tried everything. No joy. I know Argos in Bristol can remove it for £40 but they are in Bristol and I live in Essex. Does anyone know a proper cycle re spray/frame...

Thanks, will try C&G as well.

Thanks very much for the swift replies. I am new to the forum so really appreciate it. I remember visiting Walvale as a teenager watching Norman build the frames, I think Bill may have come later but not sure. I will try the link and let you know how I get on. Any details on how to contact...

I am restoring two 1980's handbuilt Walvale frames that were made for me in the early 80s. They are both immaculate and the builder was called Norman Roberts. The shop was in Walton Vale in Liverpool. I wondered if anyone knew if he was still alive ? I wanted to send him a picture of the two...