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Anyone know what size the seatpost is supposed to be on a BMIX? I checked Sheldon Brown but its not listed. Cheers

If you do use them please let us know about the results. I'm interested in using them, especially as they specifically advertise working on bikes - some of the places near me can match that price but would probably dont know one end of a bike from the other.

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Can anyone help me with service instructions for my Middleburn rear hub? The bearings are a now a bit graunchy, and there is little bit of side to side play on the wheel when its mounted in the frame. Thanks

Awesome stuff. The team boss will be happy they didn't take each other out, although they came pretty close at times.

Right then, I've stripped down my recent eBay purchase (many not very careful owners). The BB is defeating me at the moment, but nothing a big vice at work wont help shift. The majority of the frame looks sound, but the non-drive side seat stay will need looked and one of the cable...

Just got back from picking up the bike discussed here http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=55409 Its pretty battered and needs a new paint job. The alignment of the rear triangle needs a bit of a tweak as well (there is damage to the seatstays that may need professional...

I'm off to pick it up tomorrow night, so we'll see what kind of state its in. Does anyone care to guess what model and year it is? I'm no saracen expert, but i'm hoping there is a nice bike in there worth restoring.

I'm not trying to restore the bike to it's original state, I just want it so that it won't rust away from beneath me! Would powdercoating stick to it with a bit of sandblasting first to prepare it?

I've got a 94 team marin frame that has built into a great bike, but the nickel plate finish has seen better days. I'd like to get the old finish stripped off and then get the frame properly painted (by someone like argos, bob jackson etc). Can the old finish be stripped by sandblasting etc...

Thanks, I had forgotten the first rule of bike questions - always check with sheldon. And the good news is that i've got a seatpost to fit (and hopefully a front mech as well).

Hi there, can anyone help me out with the seatpost diameter for a 94 team marin? Cheers