Recent content by Captain Vimes

Bike still for sale. I'm in no hurry, but as its been a few weeks will pop back on first page. ;)

Built up by myself approximately 10 years ago, and then tinkered with ever since. All parts were brand new (frame was new old stock) with the only exception being the downtube gear levels which are very nice 1990’s Shimano 105 originals. I'd happily sell to someone on here at the starting price...

Received next day, well packed and in perfect condition, exactly as described. Cheers.

Marvellous! Many thanks.

Yes please! PM me payment details. Vimes

HI mate I'm near Hull. Would you meet on M62 near Leeds if we agreed a sale? I'm passing that way next Tuesday or Wednesday.

Picked this up in original good original condition and gave it a though going over with all consumables replaced, new saddle, cables, tape, etc... and I had to fit a nice set of period downtube shifters as the (rather poor) originals had lost their ability to hold a gear. Rides very nicely and...

Hi mate Apologies, I should have updated the thread, but both items have been sold. Jonathan

First set were perfect! Exactly as described, well packaged and swiftly delivered. Cheers!

Yes please!

Solded!

Way to big for me, but I had one a couple of years ago, which I serviced and sold to my brother in law and he loves it! GLWTS

Very nice Marin Lite saddle and grips from mid 90’s. £20 for both, plus postage which depends on where you are. Pm if you are interested and payment by PayPal friends please. Cheers!

Taken a while to find a suitable fork, and gave the confidence to cut it, but my ‘modern retro’ road bike is as I want it. Raleigh mtrax frame, BLB chrome fork, Shimano Tiagra hubs/wheels and the rest us Shimano 105. Everything in the build is brand new and having built/restored over 40 bikes...

The bike was very original when collected (including original hardly used tyres), but very rusty and with a buckled rear wheel. When I discovered the front derailleur was completely stuck the cunning plan of converting to a 7 speed pub bike using only parts I had lying around was born! Not one...