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***SOLD at £250 posted*** Cane Creek DBAir IL rear shock Brand new and never fitted, no retail packaging 190mm eye to eye, 45mm stroke Fits Orange Five, certain years of Specialized 27.5" Stumpjumpers, etc. Weighs 396 grams on my scales Widely regarded as one of the best air shocks available...

I'm tempted but it looks a bit ratty. Possibly of interest to someone though: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285656894935

Thanks. I still haven't got round to lacquering them, slightly dreading taking the tissue paper off in case they've started to dull....

***ALL GONE*** All to be collected from Sheffield S6 near Malin Bridge please. Topeak Prepstand Max workstand. The plastic knuckle cracked so I put a massive bolt through it - it's sturdier than new now, but doesn't fold unless you undo the bolt. Price reflects condition - I'm only after £10...

It was £30, I just popped in to ask - the guy was very friendly and said they do a lot of motorbike stuff. Overnight turnaround. They just use massive industrial buffing wheels and a lot of rouge from what I saw. That's good to know. And totally agree re. BMX stuff actually getting used...

Thanks, it has got me wondering what else I can take to this place for polishing :D (They said anything but frames or - unfortunately - rims)

I bought some ratty and relatively cheap Profile cranks in a delightfully mid-school purple colour, because I've been hunting for a decent set of chrome ones for absolutely ages to no avail (Is Profile chrome particularly poor quality and prone to pitting? Anyway....). Here they are:I then...

An early spring clean of my spares box(es) has yielded the following stuff, which I either can't be bothered to or just can't sell separately. I'd like £40 posted please which I think is fair. Items include: 1. Shimano XT M-772 9 rear mech, working fine but needs new jockey wheels. 2. Shimano...

Absolutely, will message you now :-)

UN73 added.

****SOLD*** Profile 180mm cranks R/H arm is in good condition, L/H arm has had more hammer - pictures show the worst angle - but chrome isn't flaking and it still all works as it should. 19mm gun-drilled hollow spindle with the older style non-flush bolts USA BB which has some marks on the...

Un72 sold :)

Sold items removed and price drop.

BBumpage

1. Shimano BB-UN73. BSA threaded, 68mm * 113mm. Really smooth - not sure how much use this has had, but the axle tapers look almost unmarked. Not sure if it originally had a metal non-drive side cup, but it has a plastic one now. 263 grams. Comes with some non-flush bolts if you want them. £20...