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Re: Thanks for replies. I did have a look inside but will have another look with better torch. I think it's ok feels smooth. It's probably as Hamster experienced, corrosion between the shim and frame causing it to narrow. Water and debris must work it's way in through the slits in the shim. I...

Re: Thanks guys.. is taking the shim out easy or evil? I sound negative, sorry. I think I know the shim may need to come out but not done it before. I actually have a spare shim I could use if all goes wrong getting the current one out.

Building has commenced on my 1997 P7 frame, having spent time removing the lacquer, polishing nickel and adding new decals- looks ace. As per title though I'm having a problem getting the seatpost in. It goes in about 2.5 inches then just gets stuck. I have several posts, two original orange and...

Re: Stamped '97 I can whatsapp/email you some pics if you pm me details

Re: I have one in average cosmetic condition, functions as it should. Just need to check the date stamp for you

Re: I have one in average cosmetic condition, functions as it should. Just need to check the date stamp for you

Re: Re: Lol yeah I was looking at the four numbers down the middle, silly person. Agree also '98 as per head tube badge and what looks like 1&1/8 head tube. Agreed on the paint too it looks nice, new decals needed at best. I must look more closely before responding in future. Sorry for any...

Re: It's factory colour, looks like a '97 The frame number is strange though..maybe the Orange experts on here will know more about that

Thanks for checking, Spud. Its reassuring to know, should the chain slip off the granny ring, that pivot point carnage is completely normal. To answer your question- I only ever build my bikes on the finest pure white shag pile carpet.. it's retro innit

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Re: Yes I know the chain is a little short! :lol:

Re: Re: Cheers Spud, Granny is standard 22t Pics here to show what I mean, though there looks more clearance in the pics than in the flesh. Cheeky pic of general progress included :D

Hi all I'm Building a 1996/97 X1. Just fitted an XT 737 chainset employing the 107 mm BB as per Shimano spec. My concern is the chain will be running very close to the pivot point when in the granny. Not much clearance at all. is this just how they were or do I need a longer spindle- or a...

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Re: Which model do we think this is? is it a Ranger, Countryman?

Lady Spibblo has been pestering me for a ladies steed. Has to be mtb specific 26" wheels, mixtie, step through , not a Dutch bike. Complete bike would be helpful as I'm already busy with projects but would consider a frame. She's 5'6" so I'm guessing size wise would be around 17" to top of...

Re: Re: There's a bottom bracket database on the Sheldon Brown site.

Re: Re: Ah, it was a few months back.

Re: Exal LX17 at Spa cycles. I built a set of the 700c version, they're alright I say.

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