Recent content by MikeyC

Re: Thanks, I am thinking about a repaint in the original colours by the original builder. With period stickers and graphics etc. I rode the bike years ago as a teenager and lover it, but it was always dad's bike until the weekend when he informed me that I could have it! Haven't laid eyes on...

Good evening all. I am in a quandry. I am going to be coming into possession of a late 70's early 80's hand built British 531c road bike. I. believe it is mainly shimano 600 of that period and requires new brakes. I don't want to give too much away until I receive the bike from my father which...

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Just found this thread after a long time away from retro bike...... Wow what a bike! Very very nice!! I have a big birthday coming up in a couple of years and had been looking to get something very similar made. You just beat me to the punch but certainly given me added impetus!! Was...

still got the specialised alias? if so pics? Cheers Mike

Hi Any of this kit still available? Maybe interested in the chainset and bars, would love the sti's too but doubt my pay will stretch to that! Cheers Mike

- Ultegra Crankset; 52/46; with octalink axle; Included a Ultegra rear mech; 9 speed; £63 - > NOW £55 http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6967 ... dc3a_b.jpg SOLD NOW Have these gone? What about the Sram Rival?

Hi. How is this one going then? Any update? Cant wait to see the finished result, this would be my frame builder of choice, my dad has one of his older racing frames from his M.Steel days, very nice and svelte frame to look at and ride. Mike

Hi, I am currently looking for a set of good quality road wheels for an early 90's specialized project I am doing. Am looking for some decent quality Mavic Aksium's or similar. Cheers Mike

Hi are the wheels still available? If so can you send some more pics of them and also of the damaged area? Cheers Mike

Whats your new price? Cheers Mike

I would be interested as well pending on pics. Cheers Mike

Yes please, I would love the chance!!! :lol: :lol:

Did 7 miles this morning at 530am to work got half way there, realised I REALLY wasnt as fit as I used to be!! Then me gears started mucking about! Got to work though did twelve (12!) hours and then rode home. 14 miles total feel knackered but also have a very warm feeling inside!!! :lol...

Hi Guys anyone able to recommend some decent cheapish clipless pedals double sided and or shimano as I have been told they are the best to go for and easiest to use. any help gratefully received! Micky