Recent content by MetaMatt

Caustic sodas the stuff to use. bought for about 2 quid from wilkos and it just strips it within 10 mins of soaking, anodising just wipes off with a brush. done some spacers top caps brake mounts, and grip lock rings. quite fun began eyeing up parts on all my bikes. Learnt it wont touch paint...

if you still have this in a couple of weeks ill make you an offer, skint at the min :cry: oh free bump too

Do you think I need any special tools?

Right then, I have 2 sets of forks. I have a set of tora 318s and ive got a set of 302s. The 302's have black lowers, the forks are knackerd apart from the lowers are in good aesthetic condition, They make knocking noises when bounced and have play in them when rocked back and forth. I believe...

Haha dont you worry, I'll teach you how to go speedy and crash in style, although I think you'll kick my ass up hill. Atleast for a few weeks ;) till I get my physique back :L haha

Love it mate, can't wait to see it in action and muddy. I guess you introduced me to old school builds so thanks bud. Matt

I have started with the nitromors but it doesnt work as well as everyone describes. I think they've weakened it recently to be more Eco friendly. Guess Ive got a nice project over summer, anyway thanks, looks awesome btw.

haha i have seen the prices they fetch on ebay and thought it was time to turn a them to cash. ill see what hope say and might take you up on that offer, at the right price of course. :wink: they are one of the best condition sets i have seen around. however i did buy one which wasnt...

hi hope you dont mind me asking what did you use to strip the paint? cheers

I have emailed hope, might ring them tomorrow if get no reply, how much will it cost for all the attachments? trouble is i dont want to be spending over like £20. times are hard haha.

There cant be much of this stuff left in existance or maybe someone has a massive stash. Ive had a set of hope C2 brakes lying about in garage for a while now, mint condition and its time to fix em up. So what i am asking has anyone got and 6mm (i do believe this is the required size) hope brake...

Thanks, still up for sale :)

i wish i understood the difference. haha :(

ahh im with you now. im not to fussed about period correct but im going to be replacing the lines so want to go braided. i may just invest in a new fitting kit unless you have some braided that will fit mine cheers

with the fitting kit that ive got would this fit then? http://www.rushcycles.co.uk/m2b7s331p26 ... ear-1-6mtr cheers