Recent content by grahammackie

It was this article that inspired me to build up a Ti MTB in the first place

Seeing this post has tempted me into fully reverting my 1997 King Kahuna back to original spec. I bought it new for what was a lot of money in those days and replaced bits as they wore out with it finally ending up as a SS a few years back. Maybe time to go back on the hunt for some original...

Re: Thanks for all the good feedback. If anyone ever comes across a pair of AX hoods in 'blue' then please let me know as they are the only thing on the bike that isn't as mint as I would like it.

Re: Re: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=399064

Re: Re: Yep - really pleased to find it, I looked at a lot of rubbish before I found it

Been looking for one of these for a while - absolutely mint conditions apart from the AX Hoods

With Summer approaching I am looking forward to using the Raleigh Road Ace I acquired over the winter in some local events so I decided to check it over last night. The drive train felt stiff so I checked the BB and crank and they seemed OK and the chain is free moving and well lubed so I...

Re: Don't worry I've just checked images on Velobase and there are some clear differences, I'll just keep looking :?

Hi, I am looking for a set of the above to complete a build but am struggling to find any in good condition. I have found some period Ultegra 600 aero hoods online that look a similar shape. Does anybody know if they will fit on AX600 levers ? regards

Hi, Long shot I know but I am after some good condition original/NOS brake hoods to complete my build - preferably the white variant but would accept gum if anyone has them. Good price paid. Anyone got some tucked away ? regards

Hi, Thanks for the advice CR are out of stock and looking at the end of January so I have e-mailed USE as well. Looks like the clamp was the same on the alloy posts if anyone has one of those laying around to get me through January :)

After 13 years of use my clamp bolt has sheared and rendered my Kona Kahuna singlespeed un-rideable Anyone got one of these kicking around ?

Kool bike :)

Kool :)