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    MOUNTAIN BIKE ( READ MANITOU ) !!!!!!!!!!!!

    For additional strength and to try and prevent it happening in future I would shrink fit an aluminium ring around the outside. We used to do a similar stunt BITD on frames that had damage due to running tripple clamps. The simplest and easiest method was to put a jubilee clip round and...
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    So what do Retro Bikers drive??

    I have quite a long list: Skoda Felica estate - commute car Landrover 110 tdi double cab - tow car, load lugger etc.... Hillman Imp 850 - historic race car Hillman Husky - awaiting restoration Landrover Series 2 SWB - first car, awaiting restoration Davrian Mk 5 modsports - succesful...
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    Spin Front Wheel

    I am short of one front spin wheel. A few years ago my brother broke the front one and the bike does look a little silly with only a rear spin wheel! :lol: Not too worried about the condition so long as it is in one piece, straight and useable. Thanks Ed
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    Xt thumbies and 8-9speed...

    Thumbies work fine in friction mode and a 9 spd block. My cannondale runs with this setup and an old 7 spd derailleur as well. The only thing that you should change is the chain. I'm still running an 8spd chain and it doesn't shift between the cogs as well as it should. HTH Ed
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    Hanebrink Hub/Wheel

    If anyone has a spare hub or complete wheel for a set of Hanebrink forks (LT8's) I have cash waiting. The through axle is an odd size, IIRC 23/25 mm, definitely not 20mm! Thanks Ed
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