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    modifications

    Thanks for the advice
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    modifications

    Hi all, how difficult is it to add a second set of mounts for a bottle cage?, My Gazelle Formula on has one (on the down tube) and I would like another on the seat tube, Thanks.
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    High-end steel road bicycles vs carbon fiber bikes

    I owned a mid range carbon bike, had a 1 off on slipery corner... the bike rode ok and it looked like just some paint chips, I had a bike shop take a look and the frame was totalled, cracked from the impact. I now own an 853 steel frame half the price, a bit more weight (doesn't make that much...
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    Modern groupset on a Retro frame - anyone done it

    Re: Nice ! I bet some heads turn when you're out on that.
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    Clingles Du ventoux

    Guys, thanks for the replies so far, my Raleigh Dynatech has standard cranks fitted but I have a 10sp 105 mech and shifters fitted combined with a 30t cassette that gives me an equivalent to a compact 34 with a 26t. I could fit a compact crankset and it would give some really low gears, just...
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    Clingles Du ventoux

    Re: I am sure we wish we were younger, its only a number lol... Clingles allows 24hrs to complete, even "wiser" riders should be able to complete with some effort..
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    Clingles Du ventoux

    Hello al, Has anyone completed Clingles Du Ventoux on a retro bike? I would be interested to hear about gearing and admin of the trip as I am looking at doing this in 2017. I am wondering if anyone else has the same idea or maybe even get a group together for a retro ride Ventoux....
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    1996 GT Edge - Reynolds Frame - Updating

    Hi, Nice bike, it seems a popular colour for Reynolds 853, they ride very nicely. Good luck and enjoy. Chris.
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    Shimano 6400 8speed rear mech

    Hi what is the max cassette size for the 8speed tri 64** series rear mech as I would like to fit an 11-30? Anyone tried this?? Thanks
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    Duell Proffessional, Columbus SLX, Dura Ace 7400/7800 - £480

    Ok thanks for looking, good luck with the sale, I don't buy bikes without a frame number, just a personal choice.
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    Duell Proffessional, Columbus SLX, Dura Ace 7400/7800 - £480

    Re: Just wondering if you have found it ??
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    Duell Proffessional, Columbus SLX, Dura Ace 7400/7800 - £480

    Re: I used to own a similar bike, just curious to see if it's the same one? I can also contact the maker to find out the year of manufacture to equipe it with the relevant group set. I hope these are reasons enough to supply the frame number? Regards.
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