Andy witherspanner's latest activity

I mixed up the best bits of Tektro and Shimano to make... Tekmano!

Going for a little ride, and comparing the new 2024 Raleigh Evo 2, against the 2021 Evo 2, what's changed and is it any better.

Finally managed to reproduce (3D printer) some dust caps, what do you think? I’m working on some m900 ones next. Photos show repro and...

I agree the second hand chainset is the best option and it's an mc32 stx so all the rings are steel so will last almost forever.

Great custom paint job. Looks very similar to the Univega 7.5 I once owned, although no rear canti bridge on yours.

I came close to selling this a couple of weeks ago but I changed my mind and now plan to build it up to display or ride at Malvern...

Very nice montage, always liked these and the other raleighs from this era.

My deep dive into 80’s atb’s continues.. Found this locally on Gumtree for £20, picked it up just now. It’s had a fair bit of use but...

Possible to drill out, I did this with a gt BMX 25.4 post. Just got a 1" blacksmiths drill and drilled it out little bit at a time.

This is, effectively, an Almega. Pacific were the brand of the manufacturer. Replace the decals you'd never know the difference. @chad123

It's metal, it's bent Bend it back

thanks for the suggestion @CrossFred1978 ! i'll look into Exal and search for suppliers here in NA - price seems very reasonable. cheers

Not all alloy nipples are terrible. Sapim ones are excellent. I've rebuilt many wheels that we built in the first place after rims have...

Hi, totally agree with you about Mavic reissuing rims. Recently when needing some new rims for an early '90s build I came across a...

'94 M737 XT used Black end caps.