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Re: Thank you very much that’s very kind , what size block are they ? I will take a look abs see what it is , how much are you after for them ? I think it’s the block worn that’s slowing the change down !

Nice enjoy ! Thanks for the tips and advice and offer of help , I’ve cleaned up the seat and bar tap with acetone then soap, should the gears be one click and change .... I have to move it half to get it to change then back to the click , it’s had new cables but maybe the cassette is worn

It is a small world ! It’s good cycling around here ! I will take a look at the chart , think I was quoted 300 for and old frame to me enamelled so if I go one colour powder coat could be the job , pretty tough finish too ?

I’m in Kendal , just south of Carlisle . I’m wondering what solid colour I would go for but I really do like the 80s faded paint schemes , I missed out on a ellis Briggs in white and pink , it was immaculate but was on to cheap and sold quick .

That’s great thanks ! I’m up north InCumbria ! That’s very kind of you , I will see which way I go , I actually think these 105 shifters are 8 speed as there is an extra click on the lever ! ?

Yes it is .

Re: Wow that looks great ! I thinks as said I will get out on it and see how it feels , started to clean the hoods , could prob do with a fresh turbo saddle and new Fluro tape , tan wall tyres?? White pro 4 tyres? How much is powder coating ? Can you tri colour with it? Even thought...

Re: Thanks , Yes I do like the pantani one , I missed one on eBay , one owner mega pro xl in pantani livery with full record group set for 585 quid , it was advertised a week later for 1800!! I do like the Celeste it’s the bike I always wanted as a youth so it ticks a lot of boxes . It rides...

Well it’s finally finished , I posted last year re a cracked frame ! I was lucky enough to find another in a smaller size which fits me better and was a totally original bike the same as the cracked one. I built one out of the two of the best parts and it’s come out quite well , all original...

Re: Ha ha I get plenty of nob heads trying to sit on your wheel these days! Some modern cyclist need to get a number on for real ! Yes I have modern machinery but I have a immaculate Bianchi mega pro xl which is kind on my old pretty bike , I will look into getting down at some point after...

Re: Hi there thanks for the info! Yes it has eyelets . I’m not sure what guards will fit , it’s pretty neat up but rides well , 42/23 will be interesting climbing !! Will take a look at your thread , is 531c regarded as decent tubing? That’s why I bought it really and like the colour! I...

Hi all , I’ve acquired another bike , Ribble in 531 competition , it’s got full 105 grounder inc hubs and , 105 cranks , oval chain rings . Is it worth a refurb or just run it as it is ? Love the colour , cinelli bars and stem too, mavic rims . Are they quite rare or not ? Thanks in advance !

Hi all, If I restore my old bike the wheels will need sorting , the rims a rigida france rims on mallard hubs , they don’t look to fancy but the spin well , but corroded . I’ve seen a pair on eBay brand new at 54.99 , the quality isn’t going to be amazing I guess but has anyone tried these...

Re: Yes mark thanks , I will check the link when I get home later !

Re: Thank you both , two great posts that remind me of things gone by , I was only born in 73 but I know in modern cycle sport how things have changed so much and how soft some have become :-) The bike was bought at a police sale in 59 by the chap I got it off , his cycling friend said you...

Re: Thanks for the reply , I hadn't noticed , the bike is as I collected it , I will take a look at the article later thanks . I used to have down tube levers back in the day so could prob use them again :-)

Ahhh so looking at this frame with a long backend and forks it’s prob been a tourer all it’s life ? There looks to be a boss on the right hand down tube that looks like the gear lever was down there at some point but it has a double on the front now .

Hi All , I posted a bike here a while ago and got lots of info which was fantastic on the bikes history . It’s built up as a tourer at present , would it or could it have been a road bike and it is possible with the geometry ? Top tube ctc is 56cm and seat tube ctc it 57cm , my compact carbon...

Re: Thank you ! It’s a lovely bike although there is a crack in the frame !

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