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    Pannier help

    Zip ties ?
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    rBoTM RBotM June 2024 - Theme Month - Retro Tourers! Enter Now!

    Supporting thread with this . My Mercian on tour back in 2014 to Salzburg Austria . I wonder if anyone will make them again . Note this is not an entry .Hence two pictures Awaiting a rebuild at the moment . Arrivee Salzburg
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    Carrying bags on front of bike advice sought

    I have a pair of carradice super c front limpet panniers complete with U shaped fixing bar . They are in excellent condition. Pm me if you are interested and I will send you pictures.
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    Pete I can't help . Not that older model judging by the bar code . I would try sending pictures...

    Pete I can't help . Not that older model judging by the bar code . I would try sending pictures to Brooks direct. They used to be helpful on their back catalogue information. There is a Flickr photo group for Brooks. I had a B17 that looked similar. Nos in a Sturmey Archer box ? I...
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    Pete Pictures? I will try and help . I am no officialdom however .

    Pete Pictures? I will try and help . I am no officialdom however .
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    rBoTM April - May RBotm - Open Month - POLL NOW UP!!!!!

    Nice collection 0f machines. Good on you all .
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    The British bike thread

    I think they date from the late 1940's through to the 1950's . There was a good market for them a few years ago . The Raleigh branded ones were sought-after by collectors for the likes of RRA. I will have a look through my old Bluemels info .
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    Mercian cycles call it a day .

    Mean while.....
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    Mercian cycles call it a day .

    The last three new frames I have purchased have all been made in the far East. One steel and two titanium. Quality and price was hard to beat.
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    Mercian cycles call it a day .

    I don't think there will be a big raise in the sales of second hand frames . If they aren't selling already at fair prices. The retro market is dying a slow death .
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    Mercian cycles call it a day .

    A sad day for the staff and owners . I have known the present owners for many years . See road cc for more information
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    What can you tell me about Halfords bikes?

    My Halford catalogue dates from 1958 so its a bit early.
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    What can you tell me about Halfords bikes?

    I have some old Halford Catalogues. I will have a look for any information. However think they may pre date your bikes.
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    Unofficial retrobike allotment thread....

    Plenty of blossom on fruit trees and black current bushes. Fingers crossed for this year. Ground slowly drying out . Demolished an old shed over winter. The whole thing was covered with galvanised sheets. Finally got rid of it . Sadly little scrap value so in the skip it went . More...
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    The History Man Feedback Thread

    Excellent zefal pump . Very well packaged. Spot on .thanks
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    Decent frame pump . What happened to them

    Pm on it's way
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    Decent frame pump . What happened to them

    Nice ,but at nearly £100 ....... I have zefal HPX on my Mercain but am looking for another decent one when using another bike . No wish to find I have left home without one :rolleyes: 🫣
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    Decent frame pump . What happened to them

    Thanks Jim And only yesterday did I order tyres from Spa cycles......
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    Decent frame pump . What happened to them

    After trawling the net with no look , has anyone any pointers on a good quality frame fit pump .Topeak and Zefal used to make them . So far I can only find small or xl . Iam after medium or large . I find the gas cartridges crap . Mini pumps are waste of time . Looking for an alloy/ metal...
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    How rare is it

    Thanks for your replies. Wish I had a camera to hand . It was an up to date chain set with external bearing . All very odd .
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