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A LBS new me has 12 pairs at £4 a go, maybe I should buy them and make a bit of cash from the fleabayers! :twisted:

Hi, Does anyone know of a list of the different types of Cottered axles, Raleigh used, their codes and measurements. I've looked on Sheldon's site and a number of others, but can't seem to find anything, am I missing something. I think it would be easier for me to find the ones I want if I...

To be honest, I wouldn't bother! I had an old frame and had grand plans for 'doing it up' which started with me stripping the paint with wire wool and paint stripper. It worked to an extent, but after many hours of frustration and disappointment, the frame ended up back in the garage, as I...

I have a strange desire to build a bikewith a 60t (or larger) chainring. :shock: I know it is totally impractical, but could be a bit of fun (plus I am finishing a project!) Not fussed about the BCD as I will buy a suitable crank (unless anyone has one that is attached) So does anyone...

Sorted Hi thnks for that, I had assumed that as it spun when turned and I could see a hex nut, that you had to unscrew the nut first. Brakes now dismantled and being cleaned. The thing that threw me were the instructions I found on the new which mentions a wrench! Thanks again Stewart

Hi, I want to dismantle a pair of the above brakes to give them their first clean in 30 years, after taking them of a donated bike, but you need a special wrench that looks like an allen key, but is open, but solid at the end. The opening fits a hex nut. Does anyone have a spare one I can...