1992 Arthur Caygill - Under new ownership

Very nice looking frameset that.

Nicest frame I've seen on here for a long time. Love it.

Thats gorgeous Neil, you've done well there.

Its amazing what a new set of decals do for a bike.

Are you going to keep those tyres? I don't normally like black walled tyres but they look really nice on that frame

Not sure about the tyres, they were one of those ebay purchases that you open the packed and go OH! :shock:

I have some other tyres on their way, so I think I'll see how it looks when I get them.

Age related seatpost is proving challenging, anyone got any suggestions in 27.2?

Kalloy would probably have one in that size, thats what was on my Zinn Classic. I might have it still but its a bit tatty

Did they not do a DX or Xt in that size to match the rest of the build?

Giom6":1nmsxl75 said:

Kalloy would probably have one in that size, thats what was on my Zinn Classic. I might have it still but its a bit tatty

Did they not do a DX or Xt in that size to match the rest of the build?

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Kalloy is what I have been thinking, as they were very popular back then.

I'm sure there are DX and XT seatpost in 27.2.... it's just finding them. I have found 28.6 and 27, but they are too close to use a shim, and I'm not a great fan of old drink cans, as they are made of pretty weedy stuff these days, and the seat has to support 76 of my butch and manly kilograms.

I would go for a Kalloy.

They are good quality and good value for money and obviously pretty standard on that age build back in the day...

You could use one till a DX or XT ones comes along – of you can be bothered :? without having to use a can of irn-bru

It's done, but not yet ridden offroad as it's just too hot.

Frame: Arthur Caygill 1992/3

Fork: Kona P2-11/8” Ahead

Headset: Velo Orange Grand Cru
Stem: Tioga
Handlebar: X-Lite titanium
Grips: Ritchey foam
Barends: N/A

Brakes: Shimano M737
Brake Pads: Shimano XT
Brake Cables: LBS stainless
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano M737
Brake Levers: Dai Compe ss-5

Shifters: Shimano XT Thumbshifters
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT M736– Top Pull
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M737
Derailleur Cables: LBS Stainless
Cassette: Shimano
Chain: Shimano
Cranks: Shimano XT M737
Crank Bolts: Stronglight
Chainrings: Middleburn and Vuelta
Chainring bolts: Stronglight
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN56
Pedals: Time ATAC (1990’s model)

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Mavic 230 SBP
Hubs: Shimano DX
Nipples: Alloy
Spokes: Stainless
Tyres: Charge Splashbacks – 1.8
Tubes: Full of air

Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo
Seatpost: Kalloy UNO
Seatpost Binder: N/A


Sorry about the lawn, that's what three weeks without rain does.





More photo's once I get out and about.

That looks niiiiiiice. You didn't waste much time putting that together!

Thanks, once I get an idea of what the finished bike is going to look like, I like to crack on.

I did have a couple of hold ups with bottom brackets and the front mech, but it's come out exactly as I wanted it to.