Recent content by bigfella9852

Nice looking bike at a reasonable price: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335766700081

I have a set of 105sc shifters in excellent little used condition I was going to list. Drop me a PM if you're interested.

Cheers, I have the bits to swap out the 105 bits for 600 so I will get round to that at some point.

Thank you

Still for sale?

Thanks, yes they have been very helpful in identifying the bike history and year. Some touch up paints are on their way to me. :)

Called Argos, turns out that it is dated from 1992. The frame was built in Italy during a time when Argos could not keep up with the demand. They were known as "stock" frames, essentially these were off the peg. It was then painted here in the UK. It was painted with colours that are still...

My chain waxing process involves a slow cooker which does reach wax bubbling temperature. ☺️

Shame not more companies still exist like them, feels like I got a bit of a bargain really.

Thanks, I was literally just looking them up - I will give them a call in the morning and will also ask for a bit of background on the bike. Although I think it dates from the late 80s but am hopeful they will still have some records. I am concerned that the fork might have a slight dent on it...

Thanks, I put up a post in the correct section after my ride earlier: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/argos-found-via-this-forum-63-mile-shakedown.468240/

Spotted it in the "eBay & Marketplace Watch" section and couldn't resist. Fitted new tyres and pads, ultrasonically cleaned the drivetrain and waxed the chain. Did a 63 mile group ride today and kept up with other riders on fancy carbon bikes, the Argos performed faultlessly and was incredibly...

Thanks! Had a few hours to tinker today so I fitted some new tubes, tyres and brake pads as the originals had perished. Ran the chain and cassette through the ultrasonic cleaner - both came up like new. Then I waxed the chain, made a few other tweaks and additions as well as wiping everything...

I am 6'3, couldn't resist, so I bought it!