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This is exactly why I shouldn't browse the eBay section after a couple of beers...this is now mine after an impulse purchase on the phone - thought it was worth a punt for less than 40 notes posted and always been after a high end Saracen. Looks like a decent size for me as well looking at the...

Ha ha....I think I've still got the pink Mt Zefal pump tucked away in the parents garage...I'll have to have a look next time I'm there!

Give this man a prize! That makes perfect sense as my mate was supposed to get a Bear Valley for his Christmas present back in 88 but was delayed till January. He was well gutted cos he was told it was the new model but then he got the exact same bike as yours with the U brake but later decals...

Nothing too special, I'm afraid! I bought the Blue Palisades Trail off eBay about a week ago. It's the light blue one which I think is an 88 or 89 as its got the chainstay U-brake. I've actually been after a Bear Valley of the same vintage (as I loved mine bitd) but I hadn't seen one for...

@porkypaw - thanks for the advice - ill give that a go - everything else has failed. To everyone else who suggested a vice and penetrating oil - that's always been my philosophy until now...but the post was stuck on my 89 Courier Comp all the way in. Spent about 2 weeks messing about with...

Ha ha....no chance mate :D Long story is I've always wanted a Zaskar (cliche, I know) but used up my bike "allowance" set by the missus when I bought myself a modern road bike last month - this looked like it had potential so put in an early bid of fifty sheets and forgot about it. Didn't...

I know there's not a great deal of love on here, but I'd go for a late 80s / early 90s Reynolds 531 Raleigh. Bomb-proof frames with more mounting points than you can shake a stick at. Can pick them up pretty cheap with decent groupset if you look about...

'Twas me! Been after a 90s Alu rigid GT for a bit now, wasn't expecting to get it so cheap! This missus is going to go spare again (another bike!) - I only joined this site about 6 months ago, already up to bike number 8 and there's an 80s Marin also arriving any day :shock:

@porkypaw - I'm just about to embark upon your method of hacksawing the post out....I've tried ammonia, a vice and lots of brute strength to no avail.... A few questions, if I may...... 1. Once you've knocked the sliver out, it looks like you are using a vice to crush the post and then...

Yep, if that seatpost is stuck, it's going to be a bugger to get out....

Hmmm....so I was mistaken! Not sure how I missed the HUGE K2 decal - my excuse is I only posted from my phone so the colour made it look like a Mirage! If it's anything like my Apex, it'll ride pretty well, but still a bit on the lardy side...

Looks like a Mirage, unless I'm mistaken. Reynolds 501 and Exage 300 ish - bit heavy, though. I used to have a Montage.

Arrrgggggghhhh! Gutted I missed that - exactly same as my old bike, including the size. I would have paid at least 3 times that price for it!

Haha....I am actually 6'4 with a 34" inside leg, so it's about the right size for me - don't do much serious off-roading these days either! I did have a look at yours, but unfortunately 17" is far too small for me...nice Kili, though. Thanks all for the answers....

I've been after a large Saracen for a while now - always hankered after one, so I've been looking for a frame to put all my spares on. I found this on eBay...

Nice......I had a black Bear Valley of exactly the same vintage with u-brake - one of the best bikes I've ever owned.

Really nice, but strong starting price...

Yes, def a Raleigh Criterium. I lusted after one of these in my LBS window back in the day. Seem to recall it was top of the range of the Raleigh "normal" race range i.e. before it went up to the Leightwieght range - 531s etc.

Now that's a cool story - bet your bro was chuffed with that.

Not mine (I only mention this as it has two of my favourite retro features - wishbone seat stays and a chainstay U-Brake - showing my age!) No idea which model, but a Large (23") Muddy Fox on eBay - not in the greatest condition, but XT Thumbies, Sharks Fin and Shark tooth, DX rear mech and U...