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Re: Thanks, I am thinking about a repaint in the original colours by the original builder. With period stickers and graphics etc. I rode the bike years ago as a teenager and lover it, but it was always dad's bike until the weekend when he informed me that I could have it! Haven't laid eyes on...

Good evening all. I am in a quandry. I am going to be coming into possession of a late 70's early 80's hand built British 531c road bike. I. believe it is mainly shimano 600 of that period and requires new brakes. I don't want to give too much away until I receive the bike from my father which...

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Just found this thread after a long time away from retro bike...... Wow what a bike! Very very nice!! I have a big birthday coming up in a couple of years and had been looking to get something very similar made. You just beat me to the punch but certainly given me added impetus!! Was...

still got the specialised alias? if so pics? Cheers Mike

Hi Any of this kit still available? Maybe interested in the chainset and bars, would love the sti's too but doubt my pay will stretch to that! Cheers Mike

- Ultegra Crankset; 52/46; with octalink axle; Included a Ultegra rear mech; 9 speed; £63 - > NOW £55 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6967 ... dc3a_b.jpg SOLD NOW Have these gone? What about the Sram Rival?

Hi. How is this one going then? Any update? Cant wait to see the finished result, this would be my frame builder of choice, my dad has one of his older racing frames from his M.Steel days, very nice and svelte frame to look at and ride. Mike

Hi, I am currently looking for a set of good quality road wheels for an early 90's specialized project I am doing. Am looking for some decent quality Mavic Aksium's or similar. Cheers Mike

Hi are the wheels still available? If so can you send some more pics of them and also of the damaged area? Cheers Mike

Whats your new price? Cheers Mike

I would be interested as well pending on pics. Cheers Mike

Yes please, I would love the chance!!! :lol: :lol:

Did 7 miles this morning at 530am to work got half way there, realised I REALLY wasnt as fit as I used to be!! Then me gears started mucking about! Got to work though did twelve (12!) hours and then rode home. 14 miles total feel knackered but also have a very warm feeling inside!!! :lol...

Hi Guys anyone able to recommend some decent cheapish clipless pedals double sided and or shimano as I have been told they are the best to go for and easiest to use. any help gratefully received! Micky

If anyone's interested here's a link!! http://www.whytebikes.com/2012/bike_pag ... W-1-031-12

Thanks for all the replies guys and apologies for not being around lately have been a little busy!! Anyway have decided to take advantage of the bike2work scheme and went for something completely different... A nice shiny new Whyte Cambridge!! Am awaiting the paperwork going through and cant...

I appreciate that this topic has already been spoken of but it seems some two years ago so I may be opening a whole new can of worms, so apologies in advance!! Just been looking at the boardman bikes and am thinking of splurging £1k on a HT Pro.This is after a very generous offer from the...

Hi My wife is thinking about starting cycling again and has voiced an interest in vintage 'dutchie' style bikes. I know you can buy them new but I was wondering if anyone especially those of you in the Netherlands knew where I could get a proper vintage one from? Maybe as a...

Obviously cool! 8) 8) Yes they were big and heavy, and not very good. But when we were all 14/15/16 we all wanted one. They are pretty useless in reality but then again if you were seriously looking for suspension then you would go straight to forks, but these were probably aimed at people...