Recent content by Anthony

The frame number format varies, depending on which factory they had it built in. I think the RMB frames were built in their own factory in China, which was established at around that time. I think 03 means it was built in 2003 - i.e., for the 2004 model year. I thought 07 was the code for the...

Thanks Yes, I should have said it's quite plain, silver alloy, no ramps or pins (not that I know what they do!) Not burly or heavy either, but maybe a bit tougher than some? It says Blackspire, Made in Canada and Downhill, and it's a reputable brand, so I guess they can be taken at their word...

As crazy as it may seem, they decided Clockwork wasn't much of a name, so they changed it to C16R, same bike otherwise. I forget now, but could it possibly have been their code word for it - Clockwork, 16th Revision?

I've found a 32t ring in a box, 104 bcd, 90mm ID, 4 bolt, alloy, 40g. Didn't know I had it, and don't know what it is. I believe 90mm ID middle rings are quite rare these days, and later ones don't fit FC-M752 / previous. So I was quite pleased, especially as it looks unused - certainly not by...

Yes, the sleeved seat tube and the curved shape at the top of it are in the 1993 style, although I think the colour scheme is more commonly found on 1994 bikes, including on C16Rs. So I suppose it could be that the frame was built in 1993, but not painted and sold until the following year. The...

My son could be interested in the complete bike. He is 6-0, so would you say it should be a reasonable fit for him? Cleaning it's no problem, obviously, but I'll need to know about the working condition of the parts, in particular the fork, before advising him. He lives in London, so would you...

That's brilliant! Yes, I don't think I'm going to find him an Allen bolt like that! But hopefully a countersunk machine screw might get him to work. muchas gracias, and respect, lucid one Anthony

I know this is a long-shot, but does anybody happen to know the size of the hex bolt that attaches an FD-M739-E to the boss on the seat tube? My son commutes on an Orange E4 and has somehow managed to lose the bolt. The FM is still attached to the bike, of course, by the band that fits between...

Sadly, the market value of things is not always as great as the cost of getting them into the state they are in! I agree with No2ndPrize that the seller is extremely unlikely to sell this frame for anything like his asking price, no matter how nice it is.

Do you know what year it is? The serial number under the bottom bracket shell should tell us. Also, what does it weigh please? And finally, do you have a rough idea of the shipping charge to the UK? many thanks Anthony Young

Easier said than done! Thanks for the suggestion, but can you explain why you think that might make a difference please, as I can't see it? I should have said incidentally that it's the same in all gear combinations. I have a sense that if I could get any forward motion, and could ride it at...

Re: Yes, I can see it!

I wonder if anyone with experience of this can help me please? My bike basically works, the only problem is that the chain has stretched 1/8" and should be replaced. So I fitted a new SRAM 991 chain. All fine on the stand, but when I put my foot on the pedal to set off, the chain didn't engage...

Re: Glad you're keeping the beautiful paint job. Not the most high-end frameset, but a far better frame than the budget Konas it was up against.

Kona always said 27.0, but in most cases a 27.2 will fit a 98 Explosif better. Fit the biggest post you can get out again - that way you put less stress on the seat tube when you tighten the clamp.