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I would still soak them over night and clean the inside with an old toothbrush to remove as much old grease as possible. The best lubricant to use after cleaning is Tri-Flow Industrial Lubricant with PTFE; it’s not cheap but last. I volunteer for a cycle charity and have repaired many of these...

Re: From your description of the problem, they are typical of the grease going off. Go on give it a good soaking, what have you got to lose.

Re: Have you tried cleaning the internals, I have had many that looks like a total lost cause, all have come good after a good clean. The problem is the old Shimano grease, it goes hard and the lever seem broken. Fires through, no ratchet, etc etc. Remove the shifter from the brake lever and...

Re: Yes please, PM coming your way.

What length and diameter for the steerer?

Re: What year Kili Team? Steerer length? Suspension or rigid? I am be able to help depending on your buget.

Re: Something that you don’t mind having nicked!

Re: List updated

Re: Merlin Frame now sold.

Re: To all that have paid for their parts, They are packed and waiting for collection or taking to drop off point. This will be done today Will keep you informed.

Re: vincenth, sorry sold Just starting to update list and photos.

Re: More photos of Merlin frame

Re: Hoppy and Chris D, Sorry the items you require have requested by others, you have second dibs the sale does not proceed.

Re: Gaddmeister. The fire XC pro tyre are folding type. Post and packing will be £5 royal mail 2nd class.

Gogmagog, The Merlin frame measures 51cm(20") C-T seat tube, headube 14cm the toptube is 58cm C-C. The frame accepts 1 1/8" forks. Rear OLN 135mm. Seatpost size 30mm. Will PM you more photos later today.