Recent content by lrh

Re: Similar on eBay Bristol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saracen-Kili- ... 2293064639

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/bike ... 1191869407

Good stuff. When I did my guide I made enquires about how to add them to the Wiki but didn't get very far and then lost interest. Looks like it's locked down so ordinary users can't just create new articles. If you figure it out let me know!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-bike ... 3aa6e123cc

Re: Re: Seller made the post previous to yours. This faux-enthusiast pops up on here from time to time to make a big fuss about what they've bought, how it's amazing and they've always wanted one... Then a few months down the line it's stripped and flipped for max profit. At least they seem to...

Fillet brazed 531 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kill-Flyer-Sa ... 1669826811

Only 150 made according to RetroBike Wiki 8) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pace-RC100-Mo ... 1372847932

Rebuilding my XT shifters I've found an easier method of fitting the top plate on the right-hand shifter :D Firstly fit the spindle to the mount as below (this is 90 degree anticlockwise of where it sits in use): When you're ready to fit the chrome plate, position the lever as follows such...

Just corrected some image links as 3 pics had mysteriously changed URL in the Retrobike gallery. Finally got hold of some XT thumbshifters myself and as shown above the right-hand shifter isn't totally compatible, having a very minor upgrade with that bearing on the spindle. I'm sure it makes...

I've only got two mechanical watches but the Rolex method of making a small correction each night works well. I assume it works equally well on a Seiko?

Re: Re: Have you got a picture with the back removed and/or read the make/model of the movement?

Me thinks the illuminati of the site are showing themselves up... Sirius were an outfit in Coventry that have a complex, inter-woven history with Orbit, Bromwich, Lee Cooper and other Black Country firms. They mostly did road stuff (which regularly appears on eBay) but MTBs are ultra rare. Lee...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercian-King- ... 1480373423

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Gt-Bike-/131315254106

Sorry but 25 year old paint and decals do not shine like that. The front mech is comedy high meaning the chain would constantly grind against it when on the granny ring (which shows wear) . Plus they're clearly a wizz at image editing but have no internet at home? Right... Nothing wrong with...