Recent content by Island Jim

The originals have been on for 36 years so if I get 3 1/2 years from a cheap alloy ring I’ll be very happy with that!

If you look in the first picture you can see that the chain isn’t sitting properly on the rings. I don’t know how old the chain is, although it looks in decent condition, likewise the rear sprockets are all very new looking. The chain runs smoothly over the rear cassette but jumps around at the...

Thanks mate, I’ll have a look at my options. My one concern with used drivetrain components is they’re often already pretty worn and I don’t want to throw good money after bad. But it’s useful advice and I’ll have a look around.

Hi Retrobikers I recently bought a Saracen Tufftrax (89/90 ish) from a rogue on eBay. The chainrings are biopace (Exage Country) and need replacing. I’m after some guidance with buying replacements round rings. In essence, I think it’s 110 BCD and a trawl of google and my tape measure seem to...

Good stuff. I’m looking forward to seeing the build photos.

When I sent mine it was the ridiculous price and the guy at the depot wasn’t letting it through on the lower price. Sending it as two parcels is a good idea.

SOLD

Hi Everyone My apologies if this has already been covered but does anyone have any recommendations for couriers when posting a bike? I recently sold a bike on eBay. EBay suggested the postage should be £20 I set it at £40 and when I went to Parcel Force they charged me £67!!!!! They have...

£80 + £20 posted to a front door of your choosing.

Price drop bump - now £90 plus £20 postage.

I knew this frame had good pedigree.

I’m definitely open to offers.

Oh suit you Sir!

Hi, I’m selling a Joe Waugh frame that I bought a few years ago and never got round to doing anything with. It’s 60cm, Reynolds 531c. A couple of weeks ago I was on here asking for advice on building the bike up and some people thought the paint could be touched up and saved others thought a...

I read that as cockring! I really need an eye test 😬