Recent content by martbaischful

you can probably get a frame builder (like Bob Jackson or any other builder of classic configurations) to cut the threads further down the tube, then you don't need to go "ahead", unless you really want to. if you really wanted an ahead 1" fork you might also just be better off asking a frame...

forgot to mention: prices include shipping inside UK un-insured

new in box... clearing out my garage and have discovered I have no need for this. PM me with your email address for some pics if you are interested Price 20 GBP shipped inside UK, un-insured

Got a bit of a garage clear out going here. PM me with your email address for some pics if you are interested Wheels ca. 2002: Mavic F219 rims lased to XT disc hubs (HB-M756) with 160mm avid rotors, single sprocket (fits a regular cassette), almost new Schwalbe Kojacks. Front Hub runs well...

unfortunately not... otherwise id be glad to part with them

meantime I have also changed the right hand brake cable.... having 2 different cable ends was driving my OCD nuts

Re: and here the pic

magic advice.... found some 6400 levers on ebay, and just used the mounts off those... perfect conversion. Good news: It works perfectly Bad news: it doesn't look original More good news (my opinion): it looks better than original

agree, its a question of money, but for me nuevo record would be the minimum if its a quality frame

if the pitch is just smaller just get thinner spacers and shim them out to the right stack... or if you have access to a surface grinder, just grind the originals. Alternatively I think Marchisio used to do conversions... not sure if they are still around... did it with 9 speed at the time (9...

Thanks Jamie, but I definitely can't see any buttons next to the nominations... not on safari, explorer or chrome.... weird! i see exactly the same thing as barryboyinexile... on all 3 platforms and 2 different computers

Don't know for sure, but Miyata did certainly build for others and had to manage inventory of lugs with other brands too. So it could even simply have been a factory error (which is something pretty cool to have), or interference by anyone along the supply chain or ownership chain.

how do i vote?... ive tried clicking on some of the buttons above and get nothing

Certainly not an Alan, nor a Vitus.... No idea what it could be though

Re: impressive.... I admire your skills, but more than that, your patience.