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Big news - the 50mm x 62mm bumper stopper rubber cylinder I linked to above actually WORKS on my GT LTS-5, and I can now ride it for the first time! Just put it all together, had a quick spin off road, there's a tiny bit of up and down boing at the rear, which is good enough for me. So, mid-90s...

OK, what about this kind of thing? 50mm x 63mm, so a bit short, but correct diameter I think: https://directcaoutchouc.com/tampons-ressorts-caoutchouc/300-tampon-ressort-cr70-5017x62mm-70sha.html Yes, 'tampon' is the French word for a bumper stopper kinda thingy.

So the spec would be 50 mm diameter and about 80 mm length, or shorter? Those Polyurethane rods might work quite well. I had been thinking of using two or three car suspension bushings, as you can find them in the right diameter, they have holes in the middle, plus they're lovely and cheap. I...

Yep, that might work. Does anyone know the approximate length of the original elastomers on these frames?

I just bought a relatively tidy but unloved GT LTS-5, the motivation being to use its 7-speed parts and wheels on another frame. Now I have it at home, I'm thinking the LTS is not a bad looking bike in GT blue and yellow, and so I'm asking myself if I could I make it rideable for a bit at least...

Re: The bike was sold today to a young Frenchman with an eye for a fine retro weld!

Re: 225 gbp would be fine, plus postage, unless you want to come and get it! The forks are original to the bike I would think. I forgot to say it had a new bottom bracket last year, so all is smooth in the downstairs department.

Re: Hello all - bids are now starting at 200 GBP on this bike. I have a nice cardboard bike box ready and waiting for this machine to be shipped to your door! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gilles-Berth ... rk:18:pf:0

I'm sure you can re-route them outside and around the perfectly formed internal cable routing should the commissaires require it!

Hello all - selling one of my many steel machines on eBay, to make space and a bit of budget to build another steel machine, you know how it goes :) Happy to answer any questions. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223341194978

Hello - I'm selling some of my collection of French road bike magazines from 1940s to 1970s. They have some super photos on the front, very atmospheric, and are generally in thumbed but good condition. I've had some success framing these mags and hanging them on the wall - certainly better than...

Hello - I've got a pile of about 15 French bike magazines dating from the late 1940s to the 1970s that I'm planning on selling off to new and appreciative homes. I have had some success framing the pages of these mags, and have quite a few on my walls already. Could make a nice project if you...

I'm selling my Dad's 1980s Motobecane, repainted and refinished with new decals. Looks great and components barely used. Happy to discuss offers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222535687871? ... 1555.l2649

Re: Got it already, don't worry! Love the level of detail, very early years stories and the Ritchey mentions. Would have liked better pics from the Mammoth, Tomac and Overend era though.

Re: Which book was that? (free kick, open goal)

Hello - has anyone been inspired to organise an anniversary Repack race? The first ever race happened on 21st October 1976. Would be great to hear about any events going on, and to see photos. For what it's worth, I'm planning a trip out on my Ritchey on Saturday 22nd around my home in the...

Hello - I'm interested in the XL tops - can you please pm with availability? Thanks

Hello - while rummaging around amongst my old 7" record collection for something entirely different, I found this and thought it was worthy of a share. I rode this race on my Ritchey in the Junior category.

Thanks to everyone who has responded via private message. I'm studying the options and will let you know soon. Good to know this is still the right place to come for this rather esoteric but wonderful world of old bike kit!

Re: Re: Like it, such an innovative design. Good downhill, but odd uphill I'd imagine- ids that right? Reminds me of a photo the the Descender I saw a very long time ago, although shock was a lot more visible in that.