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Jonny I think you may be right and the more I think about it and after having a good look at it over the weekend spraying it will take away the character it has. I think it needs new wheels as the existing are shot and I want to put it back as a deraillieur system as it was changed to a 4 speed...

I think you may be right. I might see if I can have a go at it today.

cheers spokesmann, can anyone age the bike from the frame number?

Try this one.... http://s1177.photobucket.com/albums/x358/StuRedd/ **Fingers Crossed**

Sorry didn't work, how else can I get the photos on here as they are too big for the uploader?

Right Then, here are some piccies...... http://www.flickr.com/photos/54017654@N03/ Hopefully this will work!! After having a better look at it I think it would be a shame to respray it? What do you think? Stuart

spokesmann - I was going to do some pictures last night but it was raining by the time I got home and my wife told me politely to remove that rusty metal from the dining room!! I will try and do some tonight for your perusal.

Right then, got all the bits out last night and the frame, apart from being rusty seems sound, the wheels are different with the front being much rustier than the rear. The chainset, alloy brakes, levers, seatpost, B17 saddle and handlebars are all dirty but restorable I think. Can anybody...

Hi All, Thought I would do a quick post detailing my newest aquisition. I was chatting to a colleague the other week who said that his Dad used to cycle years ago so much so that his Dad, when coming out of the forces, bought himself a present, a Raleigh Record Ace Moderne. I said to him...

Goldie - Yes I used to just take my brain out before descending in my young reckless days!! Now I hit about 40mph and think this is going to reeeeeeaaaaally hurt if I come off!! I think BITD thats why I shifted to Mountain Bike Racing for the massive rush from hooning downhill. Those were...

A Giant Cadex CFR with full 105 groupset. Amazingly fast bike and hit my fastest speed ever on it at 53mph going downhill into Stockbridge in Hampshire. Those were the days!!

Good Call, I might go for some red grips..............when funds allow of course!! The friend who gave me the bike couldn't believe the transformation from its original state when he saw it. So much so he asked for it back!!!

Thanks, its a bit different to what it looked like originally!!

Its finally finished!!

I think prices for certain bikes will still increase just like anything, there will always be someone wanting a piece of history. I am 36 and did a LOT of cycling/racing from late 1988 to about 1995 and most of the innovative gear came out then, gripshift (i had one of the first sets in the...

I have only just got back into Mountain Bikes from a good few years ago and the stuff i have seen doesnt have the same "character" as bikes from the late 80's early 90's? Thoughts?

Just hacking around on until i can get something more modern, a friend gave it to me because he upgraded so it wont be going anywhere, it will be my retro fix. Hence the syncros stem i always wanted one BITD. It seems to be the concensus to do away with the red. I like pickle's idea of a...

Found the post now!! Forgot where i posted it! See pics below of the Trek so far.

My wife said the same thing about the pedals and cage, i thought some colour might be nice. Unfortunately i could only get hold of a silver syncros at the price i wanted to pay!!

Right then got some bits on it and some decals, comments, dont be too harsh? Original build thread here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... bc95afba73