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    1/8" or 3/32" half link chain for single speed mtb

    Sorry but I still don't get it. If the link is only half the length of a normal link how is there space for a tooth?
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    1/8" or 3/32" half link chain for single speed mtb

    Whats a half link chain?and how does it fit a normal sprocket/chainring?
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    Raleigh Wisp Mixte (updated)

    Absolutely lovely.Do you intend riding it much,or is the pleasure from just restoring it?
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    Raleigh Wisp Mixte (updated)

    Are you hoping the small child will grow into it?
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    Gary fisher Mt Tam silver polished one around 1994 to 1996

    Have sent again.
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    Gary fisher Mt Tam silver polished one around 1994 to 1996

    Johnnypie13 YHM
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    Look what i found in me shed

    I'm fairly new on here ,but this is a very funny business. I don't know who ed is ,but would it be unreasonable to ask him to explain why he sold this bike on another forum and for hundreds of pounds less than it is worth?
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    Campag road 6 & 7 speed

    Yes it works. 7 speed Regina block,NOS,plus NOS Campag hubs from someone on here,via E-bay,plus VO polished 700c rims and 700x28 Schwalbe delta cruiser gumwalls fitted to 1983 Raleigh record ace. Chain rubbed slightly at first on end of mech mounting bolt,but slight adjust of stop screw and it...
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    To paint or not to paint??

    I'd have it painted.These bikes were good quality of build but the paint was usually poor. It's not as if they are particularly rare or worth a great deal. As for raw lugs, they'll rust in trice,you have probably seen chrome plated lugs which is possible but very expensive. I'll be repainting my...
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    Advice of fitting new brakes to old bike pls -bolt length

    I'd take this to a LBS for them to have a look. Drilling out the brake hole in your forks may weaken it and on a tandem you wouldn't want the brake making a bid for freedom. There is a tandem specialist called Tandemania who may have special tandem parts to upgrade your machine
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    Post Re-Chroming: Stem Diameter Problem! Solutions?

    If this were mine I would take it back and show them the problem. A reputable ,competent firm would replate it for you back to the correct size.The term "triple plated " is/was used to describe quality chrome plating,this does not mean three coats of chrome but, first copper,then nickel,then...
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    The NW&NW Area: General Chat Thread

    Thanks,I'll look forward to meeting you all.
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    The NW&NW Area: General Chat Thread

    Hello folks, I'm new to this forum,but have been offroading for decades.I and probably a few friends would like to join you on one of the weekend rides that you organise,but I cannot ride on saturdays due to work.Do you do any rides on a sunday? Cheers,John.
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    Gary fisher Mt Tam silver polished one around 1994 to 1996

    I have a Mt Tam in polished 6061 alloy with purple decals.Iwas told it was the last proper Fisher production before Trek took over. It is 17.5 size and a frame only at the moment. I bought it new as a frame in about 1995.It has a 1 1/4 headtube shimmed to 1 1/8 It has a slightly bent replaceable...
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    Zaskar Frames

    Nice frames,If you pay for the flight I'll pop over and build 'em up for you.
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