Recent content by furstyferret

Tidy! 8)

Did a bit more on it this evening: Stripped the front end out, cleaned and regreased the headrace bearings. Also used a bit of wire wool and polish on the chrome cups and fixings as they were a bit rusty. Gave the handlebars a bit of a polish - they're a bit rusty as well, but no come up too...

Nice bike - looks good :)

Thats great news - glad he was able to get it back.

This evening i went to strip and regrease the rear wheel bearings, the hubs and bearings were full of a mix water and old manky grease - they were in a lot worse state than the front hub. As i cleaned things up i noticed scores and pitting on the bearing races, cones and the majority of the...

What are 80's rockhoppers generally worth? - i haven't a clue? I had a look at the bbc bikes ebay shop and saw an '88 stump jumper comp - £1904.25

Some more progress today - spent a couple of hours or so this afternoon on it. I gave the front wheel a good clean, stripped the wheel spindle from the hub and got the old grease out - had the bearings out and cleaned them up, and re-assembled with fresh grease - rolls a lot better now as it...

Hi there, and welcome from one new member to another! :)

That frame's a lovely colour. :)

OK mate, thanks for the advice. Next job will be the cleanup. i also lubed the front brake cable earlier and adjusted the brake so it's central and works correctly. I was also having a good look around the crank and chainwheel area and as i spun the crank backwards i noticed the 3 front...

Thats a nice looking bike! 8)

They say on the sidewall inflate to 40 - 65 psi. Would they be better inflated towards the higher psi?

Very true - i was debating over road or knobbly type tyres for ages, but finally decided on the knobblies, may not be so good on the road but we have a few cycle paths round my way which are mud / gravel so went for a compromise.

Trebz: Thanks for the tips - i will follow your recommendations. :) SIMONFREESE: Cheers - i'm hoping it's going to turn out ok, i don't really know what i'm doing - just making it up as i go along! :wink: The new tyres and tubes turned up today - I've gone for the cheapest tyres i...

Ok mate, thanks for the info. :)