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Re: Re: I had it in my head somewhere that it was at least sold through British Eagle although I wasn’t sure if they made their frames or bought them in? Either way I’ve never found a catalogue from around 88-90 to check. Rich

Re: Wow - been a long time since I posted on this thread. That Peugeot in the link in the post above is lovely isn't it, and 9.8kg in such a big frame! Anyway, my Vitus is still going strong. Had a few adjustments over the last couple of years. Now has a longer stem, wider, 'ergo,' bars...

Shifters have arrived and are now fitted to my bike. Very happy and a very pleasant buying experience. Thanks Prof Farnsworth. Rich

Well I did buy one from prof farnsworth which has now arrived and is fitted to the bike. Very happy to have a matching pair of shifters and now have an XT thumbie to get rid of. Thanks for the offer of help development_cycle. Rich

Re: Well I’ll let you know if I get the ones from prof farnsworth. Thanks for the message back. Rich

Re: Hi, Thanks for the reply. I think I have now agreed to buy a pair from prof farnsworth. Can I come back to you if that falls through for any reason? Alternatively, perhaps if you have a single left one we could make up a pair between us to move on to someone else? Rich

Re: Hi, Seems like I haven’t been posting enough to use PM at the moment! I’ll take the pair please. Can you PM me an email to contact you on? Richard

Hi all, Just bought a battered GT Karakoram for way more than I should have. Unfortunately I’m missing the left shifter/brake lever. Anyone have one as per the title? Happy to buy a pair if necessary. Rich

Re: But if a long shot I know after all this time, but did these ever sell? My new GT Karakoram Elite is missing it’s left shifter :/ Rich

Re: The derailleur works fine but the indexing on the shifter doesn't work right with the biggest gear on the cassette. Can either set it so it won't climb on to that one or won't fall off it but not both. Got a 7speed lever on the way anyway. Rich

Re: Just to update this. Bought a NOS early hyperglide body with the uniglide and hyperglide threading to give me the option to put the old cassette back on if I had problems. 7speed 13-30 HG cassette on and just enough clearance to the chain stay for it to all work. Currently running friction...

I could, but Bristol is a bit hilly and apart from the UG cassette being a bit knackered, I'm looking to shorten the gearing a bit as I'm just not fit enough to handle 42-28, hence new chain rings and a 13-30 to at least give me 40-30 for the hills! Hoping that the rd-1050 will handle the 30t...

Is there any difference between free hubs, worth looking for a higher quality one or are they all comparable? Hyperglide cassette 13-30 on order, just need to order a free hub now. Regs, Rich

cheers guys :) just the confidence I needed.

Hi All, Sorry to question a topic that seems to have been talked about a lot, but I'm still not clear and have been thrown even more questions by a LBS. I currently have full 1050 1st gen 105 group set with 6x2 SIS and all pretty worn out from commuting. It's time to refresh things...

Re: How cheap is cheap? Know of an Audi Allroad 2.5tdi with fresh MOT that might be available.

Re: Yeah, when I started this thread I'd just moved to Bristol and I was getting used to riding a lot more miles and more regular than ever before. It left me a bit unsure about the frame size and whether it worked for me. I still think that it was a bargain for the money I paid, but I don't...

Re: Well, let's rescue this from the depths! Since my last update there have been new tubes, and more importantly 25c Vitoria clinchers which have made an amazing difference to comfort, grip and speed. Not only that but I've had no punctures since where I was having one a fortnight or so...

Re: Do you happen to know if British eagle were also an outlet for Vitus steel frames in the mid-late 80s? I have a Vitus decaled, sv980 frame which has a label on the seat tube saying British eagle cycles, Powys, who I assumed to be the seller or builder since it turned up near London so I...

Re: Still liking this a lot. Best of luck with the rehab! I ought to get some photos up of mine with new tyres, cables and bar tape. Enjoy the good weather! Rich