Recent content by damiena

Re: Re: Ahh, thanks for clearing that up, explains a lot.

Re: GT Karakoram 1997 - I started a build by mistake At this point I'm still on furlough and running out of funds. To get this finished I got hold of suitable components I liked and I could afford. Front wheel - Shimano XT RC hub / mavic rims (Kudos Giggsywiggsy) XTR FD (ta Phil56) XT RD (ta...

I wasn't intending to build a bike. The chain on my Orange broke and I ended up replacing the chain and cassette. This caused me to want to go out more on it. It was lockdown and my teenage kids weren't leaving the house, they are now too big for their old bikes so I decided I needed to get them...

Many thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

Hi Can someone advise me please on seatpost sizing? I have I believe a 1997 GT Karakoram frame. It has 1997 stamped on the forks and I presume these are original. I looked up the original spec in 1997 and it says a 26.8mm seatpost. I have measured the internal diameter of the seat tube at...

Re: Sounds good. I'll take a pair of wheels. I'm south of the river but can come and pick them up on Sunday or Monday if that's any good for you?

Hello people Here's my Orange C-16R. I love this bike, though looking on here past few weeks I think maybe it could do with a bit of extra love and a polish. I've had it around 7 years, the guy I got it off had it stored in his shed and it was it daughter's bike - she'd put road tyres on it...

Re: Tyres arrived. Looking v sweet on my build. Cheers buddy.

Re: I’ll take a pair of the wheels if they are still available. What condition are they in? Are they unbranded?

Re: Hi I’ll take the bars. Thanks Damien

Re: Hi I can’t pm you - but what are the wheels? Can you pm me and whereabouts is collection from? Cheers D

Re: Hi Could I see a pic of the GT handlebars? I am not able to PM yet... Thanks Damien

Hi I'd really love those. I can't pm yet - can you pm me? Thanks Damien

Re: WTB Velociraptor skinwalls. Matching pair Now £23 posted! Done. Thanks mate.

Re: I love those XT thumb shifters. I’ve got a pair on my old orange and have been looking for a pair for another build. But can’t afford them right now! :(