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  1. My_Teenage_Self

    So called big collectors belittling smaller.

    A thought, if I may... In the UK, it's thought that 15-20% of people have some form of neurodiversity. Some of the conditions tend the individuals towards obsessive behaviors, and may also induce an element of social awkwardness. Neurodiversity often isn't a barrier to success, nor wealth, nor...
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    A couple of pieces I've made during the pandemic

    I've had precious little time of late, so I've been itching to get going on this one. It has a deadline, less than a month. Making Knives is kind of a therapy for me. Music on, and indulge for a few hours blocking out everything else. Other than hand sanding the damn things, it all requires...
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    1997 Trek 9800 SHX OCLV

    There aren't any spring chickens on here! 😄😄 The Moron that built the Weenie OCLV weighed about the same as you and I'm reliably informed that he thought the bikes capabilities massively outweighed his talent, fitness and confidence in 30 year old Aluminium & carbon...
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    So called big collectors belittling smaller.

    Sounds about right :( I made a comment at the Warwick retro show that probably sums things up for me. It's meant as a benign observation, but could be taken out of context. "these are all fantastic bikes, but not a single one is exactly the way I would have built it if it were mine" And...
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    BoTM BoTM February 2024 - UK Special. Time to vote

    Wow. And Wow at some of the bikes that should have been here but aren't! All lovely.
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    1997 Trek 9800 SHX OCLV

    OCLV and Amp forks + "but I intend to ride it hard!" = bravery level 10+ There is one idiot on here that has traveled that path on a weightweenie build.
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    So called big collectors belittling smaller.

    Ah. Gotcha. I've come across it - it's called snobbery. Or, compensating.
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    So called big collectors belittling smaller.

    Agreed that I've never seen it on here in 10+ years. Got a link?
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    For Sale Dt Hugi 1998 32 hole Hubs excellent condition £285

    To anyone doubting, these may have the best sounding freehub ever created... More 'Gatling Gun' than 'Annoying Wasp'. :)
  10. My_Teenage_Self

    Feeling brave.....

    Bagsy the carbon spacer :)
  11. My_Teenage_Self

    Cantilever brake suggestions for a '94 bike

    987s suck. Much prefer M737
  12. My_Teenage_Self

    Should I buy yet another vintage Kona?!

    I've only read the title to this thread. Nothing else. The answer is always 'Yes'.
  13. My_Teenage_Self

    KHS titanium, Littleborough. Ends soon

    93-95 TiLite. Made by Litespeed.
  14. My_Teenage_Self

    £10 Kona on FB in Poole

    No Idea, but Konas never hand a canti hanger. If i had to guess it's a merlin Malt.
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    £10 Kona on FB in Poole

    That's not a Kona.
  16. My_Teenage_Self

    Matttymm feedback

    Top bloke! no issues here :)
  17. My_Teenage_Self

    CODA Magic Crankset/BB Removal

    Don't know. Just saying what I read before. I got lucky and found a legit tool.
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    CODA Magic Crankset/BB Removal

    My wife reckons we may be able to pull an STL file for these - Will have a go at the weekend! (Whilst she is technologically talented, I have all the computer know-how of a smashed badger)
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