Recent content by JeremyA

Wow thanks to everyone who has replied. There is an amazing resource of knowledge out there. I will get some new bars with more shallow drop and shorter reach. The Stem is 26.0 mm Diameter, Condor cycles in London do a suitable set of bars. Hopefully the original Campagnolo lever clamps will...

I have recently finished building my late 60's Rory Obrien road bike. I am very happy with how it has turned out. It rides really well. I will be using it for the Eroica in Tuscany in October 2026. Cani get advice on brake lever position. Have Cinelli Champione Del Mondo 64 60 bars and am using...

Thanks. It was more about tyre size on relatively narrow rims (by modern standards)

I am looking for advice about suitable tyres for my Mavic MA40 700c wheels. Going to do Eroica in Tuscany next year. I am a bit concerned about the stride bianche sections. Not sure if the gravel tyres will fit on these 13mm rims. Anyone with experience please let me know. Thanks

I have a Brian Rourke 531 pro road frame. Frame number 1216. Any idea of dates? I think it is mid 1980s. Thanks Jeremy

Thanks. yes I can see what you are saying. perhaps I need to trey fitting it again. where would I get BB spacers from?

Hi everyone in Retrobike land. I need your help and experience. I am starting on my journey to restore a 1970 Allin Stan Butler Special 531 road bike.I will be riding this on the 2026 Eroica in Italy (hopefully) I have now almost fully stripped the frame and have discovered that the BB shell is...

I have a Stan Butler Special possibly 1970 vintage. As you can see the previous owner started to sand the paint off. Luckily he left enough to identify the frame details. Going to rebuild for the Eroica 2026 in Italy. I am going period Campagnolo Nouovo Record. Any suggestions on paintwork?