Recent content by kingoffootball

A dozen is enough? 🤔

Yeah, but, ummmmm ... inflating the tyres is easier.

I didn't buy complete wheels, but I did buy some of those design rims for my Raleigh build: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1988-89-part-lugged-part-fillet-brazed-raleigh-frame.444391/post-3455946 Obviously a bit more annoying in terms of needing more spoke lengths, but I like the look. As...

Later fork and rear mech, but nice build regardless and nice condition.

Actual progress with one of my builds (no, not the Aende or Scapins): Having resorted to cutting most the spokes to dismantle the wheel, I had found some spokes the same length ..... but only 29. I saved some of the originals, so no problem ....... ....... except this is exactly the sort of...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/205845385922

I think the Maurice Lavoie made ones finished in 1991, so the 2x4 fork would be more appropriate. I have one waiting, but it's sized for a 20" frame.

Been up for a little while: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/lavoie-xizang-ttn-59.495972/ I didn't remember that but found the serial was already on my list from when it was previously outed.

Unfortunately, I didn't note that many details - it was one for sale on Ebay. My notes say:

That's really interesting, as the RTS serial in the other format I have is 00293 which suggests they made the very first ones with Zaskar format serials and switched quite quickly. Thank you!

Thank you, that's very helpful. I think the other one I have recorded is a US-built RTS, so would make sense for all those to follow the same format - even if different from the Zaskars. I've added that one to my list - hope that's alright but tell me if you would prefer me to remove it.

I have this recorded from another thread - I have one other recorded with the 00 start but no idea why they appear to have one more 0 than necessary.

Thje dropouts are beautiful. But one day someone will tag me in something like a beautiful Aende in my size and I will have bought it before I know what's happening 🤣

I am, but I definitely do not need to start buying road bikes!

Do you know what year it is? *edit* Oh, I already have this one. 1998, right? The only year for the steel version.