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  1. PorcPigh

    Mystery and Unidentified Parts

    Anyone? It’s titanium, no markings or numbers. Very light and thin walled. Aluminium sleeve in the centre, again no markings. I thought Xlite , but uncertain if they made these curly ones?
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    Mystery and Unidentified Parts

    I bought a set of stubby type Venhill “Venom” bar ends in June 1992 from Crag Rat cycles of Lincoln. They were bare alloy with the same decal. Bit chunky , but well made and light. Looked good on the Fusion 0260 they came with…..at the time.
  3. PorcPigh

    Mystery and Unidentified Parts

    Not 100 % but I think they were more known for motorcycle parts?
  4. PorcPigh

    Donor. Collection only Lymm

    Apologies Novocaine, the only reason I know bike shed was a bit high end , and all I could afford was the sweat shirt and I lived with the logo for a few years. How many Bike… Shack, shak , shed & huts must have come and gone? Not so sure kingoffootball, tidy frame though. All I remember they...
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    Donor. Collection only Lymm

    Bike Shak , Oldfield industrial estate Altrincham. Formerly owned? by Neil Walton of Neil Walton cycles, Didsbury. Bike Shed….Church St. Mcr. Long since gone. Same graphics as your frame though.
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    RM560 Shimano rear mech…silver screw?

    Found in the archives, huge thanks to Fluffychicken.
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    RM560 Shimano rear mech…silver screw?

    Thanks isha & Mod-Master, think I’ve seen it before on xt mechs to be honest. My thoughts were, is it one those things you set in one position when setting up the mech initially, then alternative position(s) once set up? I’ll have a look for for a Shimano XT/DX Workshop note see if that has...
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    RM560 Shimano rear mech…silver screw?

    Hi, could someone tell me about this silver screw thing on the 93? Lx rear mech. I appreciate it puts more tension on the main spring, and is marked up( the small triangle on the screw and dot on the casting.) I don’t have the workshop note, so a bit unsure of its purpose or if it’s in the wrong...
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    Never seen anything like this before - “orange”

    For some reason I get a Klein vibe when I look at this….
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    1993/4 Clockwork stem/ stalk bung?

    Brilliant, thanks for those Brocklanders. The only give away on mine is the remains of some black paint. Seem to have had the same problem with Kona stems in the past.
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    1993/4 Clockwork stem/ stalk bung?

    Thanks that’s a big help, cheers
  12. PorcPigh

    1993/4 Clockwork stem/ stalk bung?

    Could anyone help me with these dilemmas…would anyone have a photo of the original bung thing that goes in the ole? Is there an alternative to the original or something that will replace the missing bit….been looking at the top of a brush handle, and a black marker.. And should it have a decal/...
  13. PorcPigh

    Words fail me . . .

    Hope none of my bikes appear on here! Jeez..
  14. PorcPigh

    Bring out your multitools....!!!

    Topeak power 16 🙄, freebie with a subscription of a long forgotten mag? The other bits except the “cool tool” were free things also.
  15. PorcPigh

    Saddle sore - comfy option needed

    Been saving this for my later years, looks like it’s just what you need? Open to sensible offers, rare ,retro, cult , candy, often unseen!
  16. PorcPigh

    The Sound of Mountain Bikes

    Got to admit, I don’t miss the Gripshift X-ray “CLICK” . Always knew who had them though!
  17. PorcPigh

    Changing username.

    Hey hey, happy days! I’m very relieved to be free of my predickament. Big thanks Retro Spud and John.
  18. PorcPigh

    Changing username.

    Nice one, much appreciated. Mrs Japsigh will be much happier now! Thanks
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    Changing username.

    Thanks again Spud, “Porcpigh” if possible
  20. PorcPigh

    Changing username.

    Thanks Spud, have to get busy with the posts, 24 to go! I thought the name was amusing at the time, but explaining myself and why to people met through the forum/ bike sales is ongoing.... “ That joke isn’t funny anymore” But you have made me think....creatively. Cheers
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