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The only thing that beats gaffer tape for sheer functionality is a piece of wire, imho. But I'm hoping to turn this in to a bling ride for about town. I want to run full outer along the top tube to the brakes and rear derailleur. Hard to see in the picture, but there is only cable guide for one...

Ok. Here's another solution. Can't imagine they will stay stuck though. https://jagwire.com/products/small-part ... -on-guides

Re: Honestly hadn't thought of those! They're a bit too retro aren't they? I want 2 cables running on the top tube, so... I need something that will go on the stays as well. :|

Re: You mean like this?

I'm looking for some bling bolts for the various mounts on the bike. I'm not interested in regular bolts. I want the dome shaped heads. Something like what they sell here: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5-Bolt-Dome ... 7e03c02ed7 I want anywhere from 2-10 in 10 or 15mm lengths in yellow/gold...

As the title says, on a retro frame that doesn't have the guides for full length outers, or even any guides at all in some places. Preferably something unobtrusive, simple and that won't destroy the paint. Please don't say zip ties!

Re: Aww sh!te! I thought my bike was perfect and now you've got me running to the shed :facepalm: :lol: Seriously though, my favourite advice is to measure the width of your feet when you walk, say, on a sandy beach, ignoring the strange looks from normal folk! That should give you a...

Re: I hate cloth tape because it soaks up water when you go through streams. Plastic adhesive tape reinforced with fibres so it does not stretch so much. I forget the brand, but any hardware store should have it. You probably won't find the right width, but after you cut it to the right width...

Re: Wipperman. https://www.connexchain.com/en/7-speed- ... hains.html

Re: Nice. I look forward to a review :D

The SpaCycle crank looks good and the price is right, but I had a look around ebay and lbs' for chainrings and 110 bcd is harder to find and more expensive that 4 arm 104 bcd chainrings. Are there any non-road 104 bcd cranks in 172.5mm?

Anyone had any experience with cheap Chinese chainrings like these? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DECKAS-104b ... yd58shW2GQ Are they as durable as other aftermarket rings? Do they actually fit on cranks (I've had US made chainrings that didn't fit on cranks!)?

Re: So, what choices are left for a 26" 420-440g XC v-brake rim to go on a retrobike?

Re: I've ridden all three lengths and I get on fine with them all, but I find the 172.5 lets me spin at the most comfortable cadence. It is noticeable if you switch between bikes with different cranks frequently.

Hmmm. Are road cranks safe on a mtb? I don't mind modern stuff on my retro mtb, but road components might be a bridge too far! :shock: That said, I don't need three chainrings these days.

No probs.

The old Sugino mighty cranks are starting to show their age at the bb interface, so I'm looking for 172.5mm cranks and wondering what models are available, new or used. I don't care what the bcd or number of arms is, as long as chainrings are easy and cheap to get. None of this XTR...

Not in Japan atm, but I speak/read Japanese.

Project 2 threaded fork fits a 16" frame. 122mm from crown to top. Not triple butted. Rust is superficial. ('96) $50 Sugino stainless chainring 22T $15 Unbranded stem 1 1/8" 120mm $5 Curve bars, one end slightly deformed from an overtightened bar end $10 . Racelite ('96) bars $15

All prices in Aussie dollars. Collection from eastern suburbs of Sydney or postage at buyer's expense. Happy to send international. For reference, minimum postage to UK is $20. Kona cable guide ('95) $10 [SOLD] Kona cable guide for 32mm seat tube (alu) ('96) $10 Kona front brake hanger ('96)...