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A self-promotion here, but I've got a Harry Perry that's too big for me: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/167009349339 It's in lovely condition and I'd hoped I would fit, but I also have a very nice 653-framed Raleigh SBDU which fits better and I'll be keeping that instead. Given there's a vintage...

Thanks @jim haseltine - I'll have a good read of the instructions. Also, identification of the derailleur is appreciated. The chain is the same length as the one which was removed prior to re-spraying, so shouldn't be too short. However, I can't guarantee it worked before.

I've been working on the Carlton I picked up from @jfk262 last November and am almost done. However, I've hit one final snag which I can't resolve. The rear derailleur doesn't appear to add tension and, as a result, the chain slips quite a lot and I can only get three of the five gears. It's a...

Thanks - I just needed a single front caliper as I have the rest. I'm now sorted.

All sorted, thanks. Now on with the project ...

I've got a 1991 Raleigh that I'm about to put together and would like to use downtube shifters in the build. Would anyone have a pair of 10 speed Dura-Ace 7900 downtube shifters they would like to sell? The frame looks like this - it's a SBDU 653 frameset:

I'm in the process of restoring a 1955/6 Carlton picked up from @jfk262 on here but it's missing the front brake, which is the last component to fit. Would anyone have one at all? The Carlton currently looks like this after a re-spray, awaiting cables, chain, bar tape and a front brake:

Thanks @tractordrafter - could I have them then. Just let me know how you'd like to be paid please, including postage in the UK.

@tractordrafter - are these still available please? I'd be interested for the Raleigh I picked up a few months ago. It's time to turn it back to being more original ...

Thanks @vcballbat - that's helpful. I've decided to strip the frame down, sell off/store the parts from it and turn it back into what it was supposed to be in the first place. Why? Well ... I've got the retro kit from. Plus I like Raleigh's. Now I've got to work out which paint scheme to use...

The listing was quite vague, but did have the make in. I'm keeping their name out of this as they're well known. However, it was listed as 1970's Italian and a "Guer Ciotti" so not as described in that way. I'm not intending returning it or asking for a refund. Instead I'll decide whether to...

I've got the full serial number up; WR2001504 as it's had grey primer with what seems to be white gloss over. The red and green also appear to be gloss paint. So I'm guessing it's a 1982 frame - but by then the Workshop factory had closed. Now I've got to work out what to do with this; either...

Thanks all - it's not as sold, which is disappointing but I had half-guessed this. So I've got a Raleigh Professional bitsa which someone has badly re-sprayed. Now I've to decide what to do with it ...

I picked up this a couple of days ago - bought via eBay from a known seller. However, there appears to be a 'WR' plus numbers frame number underneath and it doesn't look original. The frame's been re-painted and the decals are stuck on afterwards. Therefore I'm doubting it's original, but if...

This is a 62cm frame Raleigh Strada with Reynolds 531 butted tubes for someone well above 6 feet tall. It's as per page 4 of Raleigh's catalogue here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/104192-2/Raleigh+Lightweights+1989.pdf Genuine reason for sale in that I'm 5' 8" and have no chance of...

Re: Conti/Karrimor/Blackburn/Touring F & F/Zefal/ Thanks - opposite end of the country to me and I'll be nowhere near you for a long while. Hope they sell.

Re: Conti/Karrimor/Blackburn/Touring F & F/Zefal/ I'm interested in the frame. Collection from where please?

A vintage Brooks saddle, 148mm width, brown colout, with front bolt and has been tied at the base: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162972759084 Has marks (it's old!) and would benefit from leather feed. Scrapes on both rear corners and some front wear with bits of paint on the LH side.

Not quite retro but also not so new, a 2009 Principia RSLe: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162972598893 A Principia RSLe which is a Danish brand with handmade frames, 51cm frame in metallic blue, 9 speed Shimano Tiagra shifters. It is used with several scratches and has had the paint touched up...

Due to loss of storage (and being too short!) I have the following Peugeot available: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162972601593 A Peugeot Premiere road bike, model P10NW, 60cm / 23 1/2 " frame in pearl white, 12 speed. Downtube shifters so fine for L’Eroica and similar events. It is used with...