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Thanks - AT50's seem to be in short supply. Do you think Tektro CR720's will be the same? https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brakes/tekt ... ke-silver/

I have some nice Shimano Deore Cantilevers (the vertical type) and I'm fitting them to a Dawes Ranger with 26" Shimano Deore wheelset. But even when I push the brake assembly down to the lowest point on the fitting the brake pads have to be angled 'downwards' at 30˚ to hit the rim and avoid the...

Re: Dawes Ranger - Respray & new build Well, you obviously speak from experience. But I have exact same chainset on an old MTB I actually use quite a lot, and can't say I've noticed anything particularly flexy about it, it's gotten me over the Chilterns a few times.

Re: Dawes Ranger - Respray & new build Just a few pics from the Dawes Ranger rebuild process. Painfully slow due to other commitments. Had this on the backburner for quite a while now.

Thanks to all responders. Who knew there were so many options?

phone, laptop - whatever. Anything that automates the process and makes it quicker.

Is there an app for resizing pictures to a size that RetroBike will accept. Opening, resizing and saving a dozen pics and hoping they will load is just too bloody long-winded. The picture uploader tool itself is like something out of the 1980s.

Looking for a classic looking frame/fork (rigid - NOT sus) set for my wife to use. Doesn't need to be beautiful paintwork etc, but must be structurally sound with good threads. Small size needed - 16"/17" Something like a 90's Spez Rockhopper, Orange P7, Kona Kilauea etc. Classic lines. Just...

hmmm, okay - that's worth considering. Had it existing and thought it might look cool on my rebuild Dawes Ranger. You might have a good point. Although, do you know the BB length anyway?

Hopefully this is an easy to answer question. What is the right BB length (68mm shell) for a vintage TA cyclotouriste triple chainset - square taper? I know it depends on whether ISO or JIS etc. but was hoping just to attach it to a standard UN55 Shimano BB to make life simpler.

Re: Re: It's an awkward angle to view the bars, but they look pretty neat and the bike is superb. I presume you're looking to sell the bars?

Re: Dawes Ranger - Respray & new build No, you go for it. I've got my head set on Nitto Bullmoose bars from PlanetX

Re: Re: That's uncanny, exactly the same colour I picked at random from Rourke Cycles. What groupset did you build it up with? Not expert enough to recognise it from your picture sadly.

Re: Re: Trick question, obviously jam on top - after parking said bike in a sunny spot near the thatched cottage on the mill pond where it can be best admired whilst stuffing face with clotted cream. I live in Dorset.

Re: Dawes Ranger - Respray & new build Those Shimano Biopace cranks never really caught on did they. This Ranger won't be punching up any climbs either, just a Sunday cruiser to the Cream Tea shop I think.

Re: Dawes Ranger - Respray & new build Thanks madjh - yes, a very long wheelbase - just love the way they looked, but probably handle like a wild pig. Thanks for the catalogue pictures too, very useful, not seen those before.

Re: Re: Spooky – that's pretty much what I'm thinking myself. I want to actually ride it and get some use, so I want the components to be more a little more late 90s. Thinking of buying some Nitto Bullmoose bars and using a 7-8 speed groupset, already got a nice set of thumbshifters. Thanks...

Had my Dawes Ranger resprayed with new decals in a nice shade of flam blue by Rourke Cycles. They did a cracking job, really pleased with it. Just a bit bling but not too over the top. Really looking forward to putting some kit on it now. Will be a relatively slow build, finding the right parts...

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Okay, well I have all sorts of options now. Either new 9 speed shifters OR fit 8-speed Claris derailleur and take the opportunity to put a bigger range cassette on, might help me ride it a lot more. Be shame to remove all of the Dura Ace stuff just because I can't find an 8 speed DA shifter set...