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    My bikes.

    Lovely refresh! It'll last for another few decades now. So pleased you are happy with each other!!
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    thought i'd give a cancer operation update

    Sympathy, respect, admiration and best wishes for recovery in equal measure. Be safe. Makes my prostate cancer treatment seem a ride in the park.
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    BoTM Bike of The Month September 2024 - now taking entries

    ONE of the above is a lovely example of the first mtb that I bought (2nd hand and filthy, I started later and older than most RBers!). I've been watching for one for many years....
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    For Sale 2000-ish Steelman Manzanita

    Yes, I'd seen it and it is lovely!
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    For Sale Raleigh Montage - Suntour Accushift

    ^ Thanks. Too long for me. Shame. Just what I need for winter. GLWS.
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    For Sale Raleigh Montage - Suntour Accushift

    One Q: measurement c b/b to top of saddle up seat tube?
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    Raleigh White Lightnin’

    Nice, near me, too big!
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    Lovely Longstaff - FB Mkt

    I commented about the "geometry" and received the following: "Ah thanks for that Dave. It must be that because Mike (the person it was made for) had a prosthetic he had it built in a way that made it safer for him to ride."
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    Lovely Longstaff - FB Mkt

    I've enquired re measurements. The seller is v helpful. I THINK v personal custom geometry, rider was 6' and a 20" seat tube and 53cm virtual top tube presumably gave a v upright position. Anyway I'd have had to flat bar it and decided to pass, so ...
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    My bikes.

    So cool...."what pedal powered vehicle has 3 wheels but isn't a tricycle...."
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    My bikes.

    Nice Kona!! But I thought slightly later than 1991?
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    Today's Ride

    Just a usual canal-side meander...
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    Kileaua fork length

    Thank you! With uncut 260mm steerer I make it bang on 900grm. Seemingly v thick paint, including most of steerer!
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    Kileaua fork length

    My '97 Kileaua is currently running a SID Hydra Air up front. I want to go rigid to fit proper full length grds for winter. I have an unused Project 2, a to c 410mm. Will that noticeably/adversely affect handling? Incidentally, while I can find no stamping in the steerer I have seen the original...
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    BoTM BoTM August 2024 - USA Special. Time to vote

    I know I ought to appreciate more of them more than I do, because of resto effort, innovation, rarity, etc etc, but in fact only 1 that I would actually like to own. And that's always my only criterion.
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    For Sale WITHDRAWN. Red DX brake levers

    Not perfect, but still quite nice! And the red is bright! 25 quid posted UK? Fiver less collected N9 Nottingham.
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    BoTM Bike of The Month July 2024 - time to vote

    Unusually, I was on the winner! Lovely bike. Congratulations.
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    BoTM Bike of The Month July 2024 - time to vote

    Me too!
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    BoTM Bike of The Month July 2024 - time to vote

    Two other possibles, but 1 clear stand-out for me. Some quality bikes!
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    Mercian built Sid Mottram £150

    I'm trying to remember the "story" behind mine. I THINK it was a gift to a long-time member (President?) of a Leicestershire Road Club with which Mottram had links and had Mercian build it.
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