i tried riding it last night and all the gear changes are way out, might just need adjusting so ill have a read up later on how to do this and give it a try, already ordered new tyres and a saddle
thanks for the offer. just been talking to a colleague in work who like to do up bikes and he has recommended me a place in Nailsea where he had a frame redone for £30 so i am now thinking complete strip down and respray then new retro parts back on !
Gonna start looking for Specialized parts online and maybe Bristol Bike Workshop
i have just looked at the spec and this 96-97 bike is almost the same as mine but my rear mech is SR Suntour not STX so maybe i have a replacement or earlier model.
gives me a list as a basis but i hope to to go all deore on this restore