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Have you thought about 26" wheeled "kids" mountainbikes? Decathlon do this one (also in other colours): https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/kids-9-12-years-26-expl-500-mtb-purple/_/R-p-327187?mc=8774233&c=papaya%20orange

I REALLY like may late 90s DeKerf Mk1 Singlespeed frame, though it may be a bit "boutique" as an answer to your question.

I don't think even the Trek-built ones are *that* cheap. It'll want a bunch of flowers as well, at least. ;-p

My '92 Breezer Sky "gravell-y" bike. A spares box build with Ultegra Brifters, NITTO bars, 600EX chainset and rear derailleur, ESGE Chromoplastic mudguards, Bontrager seatpost, Mavic X517 rims on 732(?) XT rear and WTB New Paradigm front hub and Schwalbe Billy Bonkers tyres (the only things I...

Yes, they do "ride small". I remember when I bought my first. I previously rode a 17" 1991 Marin Bear Valley, and immediately felt most comfortable on a 19" 1992 Storm. So thinking down a size (19" Breezer = 17" or 18" other makes) may be best for many people.

I have a Mavic F519 (black) on a grey Deore 6 bolt 9 speed QR rear hub, stainless steel plain gauge spokes laced 3x and brass nipples. I bought it in Moab when I broke a wheel out there a while ago. It is built tough. Unfortunately, I'm away on holiday until the end of next week, but can...

a chap ("Gareth Pavey") has just listed a 20" Sky frame and forks with headset (needs new bearings) and stuck seaatpost for only £30 on the Facebook Retrobike UK page. It's a '92 and in Northampton.

Ooh. Yes please. How much (posted to UK address), please?

I have uses waiting for both.

Does anybody have an old Hope brake boss hose guide available? Any colour and (almost) any condition considered. Other manufacturers (Wheels Manufacturing?) also acceptable. I can find brake boss blanking bolts by several manufacturers online, but the useful hose guide version seems to have...

An age ago, I had a frame repaired by Ellis Briggs. The work was splendid. If I were you, I'd at least consider using them. https://www.ellisbriggscycles.co.uk/resprays/frame-repairs/

I have a pair of unused/never fitted DX Thumbies in their original box. The box is a bit bashed up, and the cables have been used, but the shifters are mint. Let me know if they are of interest to you.

The late, great Sheldon Brown's website is a great starting place for aspiring wheelbuilders. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html