Recent content by Johnboy

Ok, let me know.

I could help with that Tc, I live a couple of miles from Hassocks. Are you in a hurry to get it? I'll have to search a box out from somewhere.

Is that the story you gave at the hospital? Mind you, at least it's safer that this - https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/bomb-disposal-artillery-gloucester/

Wow, beautiful. The Suntour groupset in that condition must have taken some time and expense to get together. I'm talking from experience, your component choices are very similar to the ones I chose for the Biria in my signature.

Well I'm pretty dapper myself as it happens but this deserves it's own thread IMHO.

And here's further proof of that, as if it's needed. https://www.sciencealert.com/dogs-evolved-special-muscles-around-their-eyes-just-to-communicate-with-humans

😆 good luck. You used to be able to buy replacements but I doubt anyone has them in stock now.

Reckon so -

Well, it appears to be a little plastic canister with polystyrene balls in it! Seems a little unnecessary to me. The Leakfinder by Rema Tip Top helps you find even small leaks in your inner tube or tyre. This little helper with small polystrene balls inside quickly and reliably shows you the...

I had similar with my Eclipse, the paint was wormed all over the frame as per the image. Shining a torch down the seat tube and it's junction with the top tube as well as the head tube and bottom bracket showed no rust at all that I could see, or at least nothing that didn't just wipe away. So I...

Those "translucent wheels" look like Mavic 217 Sunsets, worth a few quid in their own right.

Thank you. And if you don't mind me saying so, you are obviously a highly intelligent and discerning person!

I can't believe I got two votes in amongst all these beauties, thanks! Went for the Ritchey Everest myself. The Scoboni is luscious though.

Johnboy's Eclipse Canyon Ltd 1985, could be 84 🤷‍♂️. https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/eclipse-canyon-ltd-1984-5-finished.385528/

Re: Oooo, this is good stuff. I love the way these threads keep on giving! So would you agree mine is possibly a Canyon? It's hard to find any information about it now.