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    Does Tha Ride Tandem?

    1 Stopped riding ours about 4 years ago. Missus and I did have a number of memorberal rides and tours. 2 Ours fitted in our Volvo d70. Front wheel out. 3 a drag brake is a must on the rear wheel .applied by the stoker . Beware of over heating rims on long descents. I fitted magura rim...
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    Remembering Retro Songs while on your retro rides

    OK how about.....
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    Removing a stuck cassette -- no-workshop solution

    Butchered by pervious owner. There are some muppets about . Pleased you got it removed..
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    Bikes and... wait for it, wait for it, Churches!

    Breedon on the hill priory church and views from
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    16yr Old Cyclist Hit By Car In Sheffield

    The visceral I read via the missus FB link regarding the involvement of any person riding a bicycle IN A RTC beggars belief. People seemed to of forgotten their acts and omissions have consequences especially when their are driving a motor vehicle of any type. A couple of weeks back a morning...
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    VB Doon Agoon...

    Pen and paper anyone.
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    Bikes and Trees

    Vernon's oak Sudbury Derbyshire. Thought to be at least 1,000 years old
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    I thought I'd seen it all!

    This is the version I remember..
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    I thought I'd seen it all!

    Has been treated to prevent wood worm .
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    Withdrawn Carlton International 1963 frame and forks

    Apart from the Jewel this was Carltons finest frame . Refurbished by Mercians a few years ago and rebuild by myself. 22.5 inches c/t. Headset included. Rear drop out was reset by a pervious owner . All original Chrome . Doubt you will find a better one . £350.00, no offers please. As a...
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    For Sale Early Evans frame and forks

    Early Fw Evans frame and forks Named as the Derby flyer . None period Fw Evans decals fitted. Re refurbishment by mercians Chater le lugs and drop outs. Thought to be pre war . Clip type head set included. Chain set by Strong light .£140 . SHIPPING AT COST.
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    Withdrawn Claud Butler. Frame and forks

    Sadly it is way to small for me . It's been hanging on the wall in our spare room for 5 years . I just love the bi laminate lugs.
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