Recent content by A_Guy_Called_Graham

@A_Guy_Called_Graham August 1995 Litespeed Obed Https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1995-litespeed-obed.496397/

Well I’ve had it since Saturday, went to the pub and got hammered on it and just been out again for a short ride around the local area tonight. Rides just like a new bike.

The rear reflector bracket does have some rust on it, I’d like to find a nos or very good one rather then have any paintwork done.

The bike did also come with all the original Shimano manuals and a copy of the 1990 and 1991 catalogs to go with it.

So thanks to @Black_puma for the heads up in the eBay and mark place watch section I was able to pick up a stunningly clean 1991 GT Team Avalanche yesterday. The owner was a lovely older lady who had purchased the bike new in 1991. After getting buzzed a little too close by a lorry on the main...

Turned out there was a lot more wiggle room than first thought, price started with a 5 in the end. Lovely owner and real nice survivor

Tall as I know but I’m after the last few bits to complete a nos build of one of my clockworks. Still to find are nos m650 pedals, nos panaracer smoke to match my Dart. and nos DX thumbs. Pics for attention

You mean Americans are still living in the past? 🤣

Last frame other than mine I saw sell in the US was $699 on eBay, I would imagine they’re more sought after over there then in the uk.

Ah, MTB guys are just the same as the old school bmx collectors then.

To be fair knowing what it’s cost to build and part out those were pretty much the numbers I had in my head, but wanted to see the collective minds opinion.

Do people still do the “what’s by bike worth” posts, and are people still replying with “whatever someones willing. to pay” and “stick it on eBay and find out”? Well looking forward to replies on mine. 1995 Litespeed built up I would say to about 70/80% of catalog spec level. ‘95 Litespeed...

Edited, still new to using forums and poor eyesight.

I tried to post a link to my build but embedded it instead.

@A_Guy_Called_Graham 1988 Specialized Rockhopper If you chaps are looking for some Exage and under chainstay u brake mounted goodness then look no farther, this here in the bike for all your blue collar biker needs! www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1998-specialized-rockhopper.497689/#post-3776678