Recent content by johnlondon1000

Finally got round to posting pics of my bike. First time doing this, so hope they work ....

Re: Thanks very much for the info and apologies for the lack of pics as I'm not at home for a couple of weeks. This bike that was on sale on eBay is pretty much identical if it helps identification a little. It's the main pic below. I'm new to touring bikes, but the Dalesman seems to ride...

Hi, I've just bought a second-hand Claud Butler Dalesman and was hoping to get some background information on the bike. I think it's circa 1992, with a Reynolds 531st frame in British racing green. I'm more familiar with the Dawes Galaxy brand. How does this compare? Any thoughts on ride...

Re: Hi guys, Thanks for the offers. I was hoping to find a bike in my home area to test ride it before pulling the trigger. I know this will hugely limit who might have a suitable bike, but I thought I'd take a punt here as this is the site where people really love these 1990s MTBS. Anyway...

Hi, I'm based in Coventry and am looking - as the post says above - for a 1980s or 1990s rigid steel mountain bike suited for conversion into an everyday runaround, with the idea of adding a mudguards and rack for light touring/longer rides. I don't have a car so was hoping might pick...