Recent content by jes*b

:) I thought the e was hidden under the lock ! Schoolboy Error

Great info . Yes I guess it's from early 80's then . He used it daily but it was well looked after

Hi, I have finally become the proud custodian of my dads tourer. I would like to strip it down and start a rebuild of quality parts. I like the idea of chasing down a suitable group set ( ie one brand as much as poss) I kinda like shimano . Could users recommend a make and range to aim at that...

Re: Is it possible to get these fully serviced ie can parts still be bought ? Thanks

Hi, I am putting the finishing touches to the renovation of my M1000 which I have had from new. It was a real mixed bag in terms of makes of components and I have ditched sun tour gearing for XT. It's not a retro resto , just looking to revamp bike for another few decades use... The bike came...

Hi, PM sent. Cheers

Hi , is the post uncut ? Cheers

Hi. Still after one in good condition. Also an FL saddle or similar. Cheers Jes

Hi guys, My '94 quadra's have never been serviced! as part of a rebuild I would like to get them stripped and serviced. Not really go the time to get into it myself. Can anyone recommend a good place to send them for refurb. not worried about paint etc but all new rubber etc would be nice. Don't...

Still in need guys , all of the above, cash burning a hole in my shorts !

Hi I'm still after suitable parts to fit onto a cannondale m1000 (early 90's) , anything considered but ideally the above i guess. Sourced an 1" 1/4 syncros cattle prod would like to match up with that. Any suggestions for a good saddle to suit? original was a Ritchey Pro Logic and after 20+...

Hi , east Kent. Ideally I would love a period 'up grade ' etc saw a similar one for sale on eBay recently capag. Throughout . Looked the bizz .

Hi, I am after a set of answer taperlites ( or similar) to suit a '92 cannon dale, Ive just picked up an 1"1/4 syncros stem so a set to suit that would be good. just missed a set on ebay that went for £8! Ive got the original taperlites on there but these have been heavily cut due to living in...

hi all, I am after a bit if advice....I am new to the retro/vintage road bike thing as i have a new ish cannondale that I ride regularly. My father has a lovely claude butler that has laid unused for quite some time and I would like to get it restored into a period touring style bike. Not really...

Re: Seatpost 27.0 Syncros | GT 2x4 fork I'm after 27.2 syncros seat post - any pics ? Cheers