Recent content by Glosbiker

I need a bike with a slightly shorter top tube due to neck and shoulder problems, so am reluctantly selling my Roberts. Frame: Reynolds 531c; Top tube 57cm (centre to centre); seat tube 55cm (centre to centre). I'm 6' with a 34" inside leg and it's fine for me heightwise. Groupset...

Scott AT4 bars JohnB, Yes I was going to sell the bars although I have to point out that the black plastic coating has largely flaked off. Ok you guys, you're making me feel guilty about even contemplating respraying the thing. Perhaps this weekend I'll see what I can do about derusting...

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I'm an idiot Ok so I thought I'd uploaded a picture in the last post as well.........

Here is my beloved Kona in it's 'orrible splatter paint: i say horrible because over the years it's faded to a mucky yellow. I replaced the original chainset many years ago when it wore out for a Sugino Fuse 500 compact when they first came out. The rear derailleur was swopped for a Suntour...

Thanks to everyone for your thoughts. I'm not going to rush into anything but it looks like a new bike may well be on the cards before next spring. All the best Glosbiker

It's just got a lot more complicated! Just been doing a bit of research on new chainrings and it appears that the Campag Victory groupset had a BCD of 116mm, apparently quite unusual. So i've got various options: 1. Buy a Victory triple chainset that's for sale in the US for £110...

I'm the proud owner of a 1986 Roberts road bike with a Campag Victory groupset. I've returned to cycling after a two year lay-off with neck, shoulder and Achilles tendon issues. Hills round the Cotswolds tend to be short and sharp and I'm struggling at the moment. My chainset is a 53/42...