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Hi, I’m after a small or at least not large Alu Elite, ideally a frame or complete bike that needs some tlc. Thanks, Damian

Stupid question time- if I use Magura HS22 brakes, how do I fit shimano shifters? Is there an adaptor that fits to the brakes??? Anyone have experience of this? Thanks!

As above, looking for a gripnut/2nut in mango sotto voce, 1 1/4. Thanks!

I’m building up another elite and pretty sure I need a 1 ¼ stem? And while I have a syncros on my current elite, I can’t find a syncros ¼ anywhere, are they that rare? Thanks!

Hi all, I’m thinking of adding a third elite to my mini stable (well 3rd frame, only one is ridden at the moment, but ridden a lot). Are these decals original? I could find a standard elite with similar decals but the text in black. I wouldn’t mind a gold one, happy to change for Gil’s decals if...

Hi all I ride my elite all the time, 13 years now on and off, and I’d like to get some small/simple mudguards on it for the winter- anyone have recommendations? To make it more awkward, it’s wearing a Pace RC35 fork at the moment with the reverse bridge which means not much space available...

Evening all, there’s a nice blue attitude frame on eBay at the moment, in the US. It’s a show bike, US made, and I’ve never had a Klein and maybe it’s all hype, but I have a chance to buy it in the US… is it a reasonable price? I can get it for $725 (so about £3000 at current exchange rates!!!)...

That simple really, anyone know what the likes of an RC35 sold for new? Thanks!

As the title says, I’ve snapped my original alu elite steerer and would like to find a replacement fork. Thanks.

Gents and ladies, is an Orange Elite with frame number A1120283 a December 91 frame, or have I got it all muddled up? Thanks!

Hello RB massive, Years ago I had a load of parts anodised in orange for my Alu elite build. I found a good anodiser, but - and I know enough to know it’s hard to nail a specific tone of a colour- the orange came out a bit burnt orange, and in the subsequent decade it’s faded a bit. Do, can...

Hi all I’ve had my orange elite for 13 years now, bought it here from Hurin. Last year I found another Alu elite frame (not a 1991/94 prototype with a large downtube!!!). Both frames need polishing. One has a paint/powder coat finish that I’d like to take off and I’d like to put new decals on...

I’ve got these on eBay but if a retro biker wants them and can collect in SE15, you’re very welcome to them.

Just won a small Alu elite frame for £35! It’s decalled as an elite, has a clear serial number starting A1120, all looks to be original, BUT it’s painted silver (again looks original). I though all Elites were polished Alu with a few anodised purple? Grateful for any insight. Thanks.

Well it's been 5 years, but finally the Elite lives again! Thanks to Carl at Balfe's bikes for his quarter century old knowledge and skills, Hurin76 for passing on the Elite (I am definitely not letting it go!), and the other retrobikers who have supplied parts. I also found a few cracking XT...

Just been on eBay thinking it would be straightforward to find a few copies of mbuk from 91-92 and got a surprise- nothing for sale from that period! I'm after may 1991 and any issues that feature the orange alu elite- I think late 91 or early 92. Anyone have suggestions? Failing a copy for...

This is obviously a long shot, but the Orange alu elite thread with our frame build dates got me wondering, does anyone have a May 1991 frame, of any make, for sale. As in, marked as a May build. Total long shot but if you don't ask...

Hi all, anyone know where I can find a page with all the sizes of the bolts for XT M092/ XTR M900 kit? I am sure they are fairly standard over time but want to order up some new bolts and figure the info is bound to be out there already. Thanks!

hi all, I haven't been on here for a while, 2nd child saw to that! I am looking to finish my Alu Elite though, and having done a bit of custom anodising (all of which I can't find since daughter came along...) I am looking for some advice- what seatpost clamp would an Alu Elite have been wearing...

Have this on ebay but would rather sell for £325 collected to an actual mtber on here: 2005 Specialized Stumpy expert (aluminium) frame- medium, septune shock and (iirc) 2007 rockshox reba 120mm fork. Custom gold anodised fork adjusters, you will not see these anywhere else. YOU ARE BUYING...