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Re: So, anyone want a 54cm (21") Gran Sport frame in team replica colours? Haha Unfortunately there isn't much of the original componentry left. The Campag shifters and front mech are there, and I have the bars and stem, but that's it. The brakes are modern-ish dual pivot Tektro things, and...

Re: Thanks all. The fluted stays were confusing me too. However I've found this 1982 catalog scan that shows the Gran Sport (which I now know is what GS stands for) was available in team replica colours. I think this might be my answer. https://goo.gl/images/9a3iWc

Hi All My knowledge of retro road frames is limited at best. Can anyone help with identifying this frame. I can find some that look similar on Google (Team? Team pro?) and someone has suggested it's a GS, but I can't find much relating to a GS frame. The frame number starts WG2, which I have...

As far as I remember the inner screws were rebound adjusters, with the outside (usually blue or black) being preload. I think on later models one side was compression and the other rebound. If its simply the top of the adjuster that is missing/broken then I doubt it would cause a problem further...

Hi all After seeing this on the bay and thinking '1970s disc brake... surely not' However a bit of googleing later I came up with this scan. This seems to show both a cable disc and a hydro available in 1973!! Does anyone have any more info on this. I always thought discs didnt get...

More votes for early Z1s. I know of a 1998 set, used constantly, still work fine and only on third set of seals! Magura HS brakes, and the early discs they made. The Gustav is still the most powerful brake I've ever used, and due to its design you never got any sticky piston problems or...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/74418119@N ... 4673051032 http://www.flickr.com/photos/74418119@N ... 673051032/ Fixed pic links. Just a pity I can't afford the frame. :) Pip

Not tried with C2s, but I have moved it on M4s and Minis before. As you said just losened it just enough so I could turn it. Pip

Look pretty much identical to the ones that came with the On-one Gimp frames too.

Hi All After seeing this video, I was wondering why frames of that period were made with the seat stays separate from the rest of the frame. I dont see how this would make it much cheaper, so was there another reason for it that I am missing? Ta Phill

Hi They are indeed '98s. The pro is a rare fork AFAIK. Equivalent of the World Cup models now, and the first time before SRAM took over that there was more than one Boxxer model in one manufacture year. The damping adjustments on the bottom are rebound and low speed compression. I found...

Will keep an eye out :) Pip

A good machinist should be able to get it out in a few hours. Seatpost will be gone though. Took my dad about 2 hours to get my mates out. He had the tools and know-how though. Pip

http://www.justridingalong.com/shop.php?product=100 Not cheap though. Chain reaction do spokes but you have to buy 36 at a time. My best bet is always my local shop, then I can get as many at whatever length I need. Pip

http://www.bettablast.co.uk/bettablast/home.html Just outside newcastle and very good. Iv had several frames done there and they have all been excellent. They do a large variety of colours and finishes. Prices for a flat colour (blasted then coated) is about £30, more tarty finishes push the...

On a disc wheel yes. As the disc side spokes are pulling at a very steep angle they will put a large amount of stress through the thinnest part of the hub flange. I wouldn't be comfortable with less than 3 cross. On a rim-brake wheel it makes less difference on the non-drive side, but the...

I had very similar. 2004 rear XC that had been used for everything from trials to DJs to commuting had a cracked hub flange. 2 days later it had a shiny new hub body free of charge. Few mates have had similar experience. Really top notch service! Pip

The DHO manual would be gratefully received. :) Pip

My wheel building tools: beaten up old apollo frame that I know is straight ancient set of MTB rigid forks 2 large-ish zip ties Dishing tool made from plywood, bolt, wingnut, and a slotted bit of plate brass (cos thats what was spare) Park spoke key Home made nipple driver. home made...

I had the Ahead version of that in silver in about 1997/8, so Im guessing earlier than that. Pip