Recent content by lammatron

Take a look at the sellers other items!

:shock: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bike_W0QQitemZ220 ... |294%3A200

Ahh working now! Can you post a pic of the Levers please?

I think there is a problem with photobucket as I can't access any of these picks :(

God that reminds me of my old Raleigh Mirage!

36x19 has PMed offering a full refund (on return) should my de-gunking efforts not succeed. thanks :) (apologies for rant ;) )

"XTR V-Brakes M951, front and rear inc noodles but no mounting bolts or pads, Excellent condition, light use only." Hmmmm not sure this description was totally accurate given that one of the V arms is totally gunked with crud! So much so that is fails to return after braking. Currently...

This thread reminded me of this scene; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCUVv4mepQY

Yep, That's what happened to my Wanga :(

Phew, too small!

Yep, I'm starting to think this too. This also has the added bonus of being ready to ride from the off. Like you say I will also be able to swap/sell the parts too.

Advice taken. In which case I'm going to put my project on hold for a bit. Budget is tight and I want to get it right! It's a marathon not a sprint! Thanks for the advice peeps.

Now what about this frame? Specialized, Aluminum, £40 can't go wrong. Can I?

Good luck! We've decided that two is quite enough! :)

btw it doesn't have to be a specialized. I was going to hold out for a Hei Hei build as this was always my dream bike (back in the day). But with two kids this is still out of reach :( Therefore, I thought I'd plum for a cheaper option and go aluminum. Around 20 - 21" frame and cheaper the...