Recent content by BGR1978

I've got the metal sections/pivots/whatever you want to call them if yours are damaged but it's more likely your nylon bushes have worn.

What year is the frame? I've got a NOS set of the metal bearing inserts, just not got the nylon bushes.

Sadly not. I got the last BETD linkage and needle bearing kit about two years ago. You can sometimes find frames with them on, but, out of about 50 or so FSRs I've restored, only 4 of them have had aftermarket linkages and 2 with the needle bearing kits.

Reduced to £60, plus postage if needed.

This is in beautiful condition. 15 inch frame from BB to top tube. 18 inch from BB to seat collar. Complete Shimano 200GS groupset. 21 speed. Avocet touring saddle. Velocity stem Project Two forks Schwalbe Mountaineer Tyres. There are some spots of rust, mainly on componentry, but I've not...

Hi, I just picked up one of these in a job lot of frames tonight. Any info on them? The website is quiet

I will post a picture once it's done.

You lovely human being! Thanks.

Hi, You don't happen to have the page with the white 6.1 on, do you? I am busy restoring one but can't find much info.

Or, I may have another chainstay in the parts box. I bought two or three frames when I built this one.

Hi, I've restored 40 FSRs. The chainstays aren't compatible between the "wonky" ones and the "crack" ones. they've got different fixings to the frame and aren't able to be retrofitted. Spesh realised they'd made a mistake in late 99 and made chainstays with a smaller diameter hole. I've had the...

I've just picked up a Bianchi Next 4200! It's a lush bike!