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Bikes from car makers are always rubbish or overpriced. Or both. I never understand why they bother. If it's for completeness in the garage, how about a Ferrari lawnmower?

I still ride around in my '94 Banesto jersey. I bought it because it was a decent one, still like it. I also have a spoof Molteni one for Pukka Pies. The La Vie Claire and Z designs are timeless. Not sure on many of the other designs (Mercatone Uno, Kelme, Mapei etc) which just look naff. Just...

Got a pair of 1998ish Alivio underbar shifters you can have for £15 posted. Tidy and in good working order.

Coming together very nicely!

Exactly. Or compare with MBUK that seems to take the view that you would die if you rode anything less than a full susser to Tescos for a pint of milk.

So the bike industry, after over-specialising, has rediscovered the go-anywhere do-anything bike that's not too slow on road, will handle moderate off-road and can take a load. Just like road tourers or early 90's MTBs. In fact the sort of bike that suits most of us, most of the time.

£70 for a tidy example as good transport or a decent tourer? Makes sense. It's a decent functional bike. Collectability / enthusiast value isn't much.

You will pay UK VAT, but shouldn't be paying NL VAT. Depending on the part they may also be dutiable.

Yes please! PM sent.

I reckon it's a prototype or pre-production sample.

Tektro R559 - deep enough for a 700c/27" conversion when the original had clearance for mudguards. Really good brakes, work very nicely with 1990s Campag Ergos.

Yes, got some 175mm Middleburn RS7 square taper. Will dig out photos.

A bearing press made from a length of M10 or M12 studding and penny washers (or the right size sockets from a 1/2" drive) works well for headsets.

How about this 14" Kona frame and forks, plus some wheels? https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/extra-small-14-15%E2%80%9D-frame-or-bike-or-24%E2%80%9D-wheeled-mtb.434460/page-2

My Kona 14" Fire Mountain here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/extra-small-14-15%E2%80%9D-frame-or-bike-or-24%E2%80%9D-wheeled-mtb.434460/page-2 Any good?