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    Frame Id help

    It is an odd one. The same seller had a bunch of frames that were pretty good quality. The bottle bosses behind the top of the seattube are strange as there is space for them in the regular position. That is a bit triathlon but it isnt a lo-pro. Are there any other numbers/letters stamped into...
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    Dawes Linear

    As things stand today there are a lot bikes likes this being given away for free on forums and amongst mates, or donated to bike charities.
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    Trike

    Bob's going to buy a trike....Bob's going to buy a trike...
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    Trike

    Ok....serious question Trikes have always been a thing for kids, but why were trikes made, or conversion kits offered, for adults? Was it just a case of why not? were they initially aimed at older people who might have balance problems, or for war veterans with injuries?was there a practical...
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    ai and us

    Over the years i have always ignored ebay items where the seller is too lazy to write more than "for sale" or "bike", in the item description. Even if it has been something attractive because if they can't be bothered to write a couple of sentances, to sell something, then what is it going to be...
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    ai and us

    I am ai. That is Absolute Idiot.
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    Canti to U Brake Retrograde. Is It Possible?

    That would make the horseshoe smaller. Be a little less flexy and a bit lighter.
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    Canti to U Brake Retrograde. Is It Possible?

    to get u brakes to work with canti/V bosses you will need a big horseshoe plate mounted on the canti bosses and bosses for the U brakes mounted on that. Going from 26" to 650 or 700c with cantis/V's is a common mod and you can buy adapters for not a lot, or try and find the horseshoes that...
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    Spotted on the street

    I love ghost signs.
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    1985 Raleigh Competition 12

    Raleigh made some very fine frames back in the 80's.
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    For Sale unbranded hand built bike in Derbyshire

    That has a story to tell. It has cable guides for the rear mech on the seat stay but no guides on the top tube.
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    Paul Rear Mech

    That is the rarest Paul derailleur in existance. A used one.
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