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I've been looking for a retro DH bike for a while but nothing special enough came up, if it did, the seller didn't reply or were too far away. Drunk me was obviously getting frustrated at the lack of progress so bought sober me a 'not very retro' Kona Entourage. I'm relatively pleased with this...

I've been putting off a couple jobs as they are my least favourite to do, mainly because they create a lot of. Yesterday I was fitting new brake hoses and today I rebuilt 3 suspension forks. But I'm very satisfied with the results when it's finished which almost makes it worthwhile. I can...

I have some wheels I need to find new homes for. I'm based near MK/Northampton should you wish to collect. Mavic D521 Ceramic on XTR M950 rear hub. Missing a spoke, the hub feels rough so needs an overhaul and rim needs a clean. Should make a very nice wheel. £100 posted, £90 collected...

Very cheap but something tells me it has a stuck seatpost. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1202823044476876/

Quite a nice set of Z2s in Good condition. Stanctions look clean and unmarked, there are some paint chips and the crown could do with a polish. The seem to work well with no apparent leaks but may benefit a service. 190mm steerer. £50 posted or £40 if collected (near J15 M1)

I'm planning on refurbing some Marzocchi forks as they're in a bit of a sorry state. I'm planning on changing the colour so that they're close to Bomber orange. Option 1 is to do them at home. This might be quite rewarding if the finish comes out quite good. But might not be a cost effective...

Some forks that were on an Alpinestars Cro Mega E stay. Don't ask about the frame, it has a horrible repair to a crack and has a stuck seat post so is being turned into wall art. Free if collected from near Northampton or pay postage of £10.

Don't know what vintage it is so will just leave it here. Looks to be a bargain at £30 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/492372696485714/

I have a second hand pair of wheels that I think have been poorly built. I'd like your opinions please, what's my best option? The back wheel has 1 very loose spoke, the issue is there no threads left on the spoke so can't tighten it. None of the spokes on either the front or back wheel have...

Chainline looks wrong on my current build, any idea how I can bring it in a bit? I have a Hope BB with XT Hollowtech 2 cranks and the chainline looks to be at least 5mm too far out. I can't remove the spacers as the axle pokes out the other side unless I stack them all on the non-drive side...

Many years ago I had a 2000 Kona Roast. When I ordered it I got the bike shop to swap the forks for Z1s, which was the only change I made. I loved the bike so much I would bring it into the house so I could look at it while I watched TV. Unfortunately it got stolen and I've wanted it back ever...

One of my least favourite jobs is messing around with hydraulics. It's not that it's too difficult, it's just messy and fiddly. On my current project I have some Hope M4s with lovely blue bore caps that go with the frame. But the leavers are in the European configuration so want to swap them...

Assembling a bike and the dropout is norrower at the bottom than at the top on the drive side. The bottom is 9.54mm and top is 9.95mm. Hub fits fine on the non drive side but won't go in the drive side. You can see in the picture that the dropout is slightly narrower than the hanger. What...

Clearing out a few bits. All prices include P&P, can knock £5 off if collected from near Northampton/MK. XT M756 36H rear hub. Nice condition, bearings appear good, and freehub engages by hand. £35 £25 XT M760 175mm crank. Usual heel rub and a few dings. £30 £20 Crank Brothers Mallet...

Have any of you retro roadies done this event? Looks like a fun retro bike ride with wine, music vintage attire and more wine set in a gorgeous part of France. Almost like Goodwood Revival for cycling. https://www.anjou-velo-vintage.com/en/retro-rides/routes/item/authentic

This is mainly for the wider internet for people searching for an answer to help identify their hubs, especially for early hubs with the a Hope sticker. I don't expect this to create a massive discussion, but maybe add to this for other early hubs that are hard to identity. When I did a search...

Nice project for someone, not sure on the price. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1399710324310967/

I've always wanted a Curtis, well, since about 1998 when I first heard of them. The burly T45 tubes, handmade in Britain and fillet brazed made them pretty unique in the dirt jumping world. In 2001 I was at the Bike Show and picked up the order form from the Curtis stand, went and had a burger...

Interesting frame, quick search suggests that there's only 3 in the uk. Seller won't split so you have to take all the rubbish too. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/904894957864095/

Needed to get a new bike for my son for his birthday. I don't like the idea of a halfords special and secondhand bike offer better value for money. Ideally I wanted a bike to match his sisters so was looking for a small Kona Kikapu, which I found in London but the seller decided to keep the...