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Re: I would do the bare minimum to restore that, and be very cautious in whatever you do, and whoever you hand it over to. Go easy with the polishing, as you can easily soften / round-off those edges and chamfers. Ideally, I would re-polish it on a belt sander, so that you can hold the piece...

Re: Excellent news! As above: Would it be possible to organise a "group buy" of signed copies for Retrobike members?

There's a long instruction thread on Vintage BMX about oxalic acid (perfect for those 1980s chromed frames). It leaves non-ferrous components, paint and even decals etc. untouched. And, as Highlandsflyer mentioned, you can mix it to the desired concentration. I cringe whenever I see somebody...

MTBR has a long-running thread on Cook's CBR, and CQP cranks. Not sure whether the images are visible for non-members, but it's the place to ask: http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-cl ... 92813.html

I use a bit of duct tape under mine. But the wire-on trick works too. If "a friend" mistakenly buys the moto-x version, the throttle-side grip has a larger inner diameter. So will always slip on MTB bars. Don't ask me how I know this :oops: :facepalm:

Complete: The Diamond Back Harry Leary Turbo that I saw in a shop while on holiday in Oostend. Black-chrome frame with chrome parts. DB loaded it with 3-piece cranks, Oakley grips, etc. A real flagship model. Or as a tribute build: A fully-loaded all-Hutch all-chrome Trick Star. Built by a...

I'd forgotten they had that little app. Black suede or chocolate suede for me. Or AM6295: SE Racing powder-blue.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Colnago-Maste ... 0997009292

Good man! It deserves it.

Merrel Cordura & GoreTex hiking boots; big socks; foot straps. More recently, I have reverted to my early 80s BMX choice: Shimano DX-style platform pedals & Vans on everything.

I'd be having a bid on that if it wasn't way too small for me :( Good luck, people!

Re: Geoff Apps' Seminar I'd love to attend, but I won't be in the UK. Is there any chance that this could be recorded & posted online, like the fascinating presentation that Keith Bontrager did recently?

Re: Mint Sauce Painting Are you Jo Burt, or not? :?:

"Invented by Paul Ritchey, and still the bar/stem of choice" Indeed. Good job, Paul! :lol:

Slightly OT: That same company does "track end" adapters that bolt into the existing dropouts. Not sure how that single bolt is going to stop them rotating skywards under load and dumping the rear wheel out. :facepalm: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dropout-Adapter ... 1037043371

Note that the decals are repros and the bottom bracket shell appears to be chamfered. And it's frame-only, despite some pics showing a complete bike.

You probably need the correct spring-loaded 4-speed (is it a Dyno hub?) Sturmey shifter. ISTR that incorrect shifts only partly engage the gears, causing wear and failure. As usual, try Sheldon Brown for actual info.

Pretty much any track or BMX hub (100 and 110mm also crop up, but 120mm seems most common). Numerous BMX brands that I can't name, then the bling options: Profile BMX, Paul's, Chris King, Phil Wood, White Industries, Campagnolo... There are lots on Ebay UK right now, including a convertible...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kona-titanium-bar-ends-retro-kult-vintage-ti-oldschool-/151007134549

£3K Ultra Burner? There are no words... :facepalm: The Ultra was second-best in the lineup. The components & forks were awesome for the price, but the frame was indeed pony.