Recent content by motor84

Thanks guys. You're right. They are too good to replace! Will get real and find the hoods!!

Hi guys, I have seen a few threads on here about this. I see a chap selling repros from the US. But I am after something from the UK if poss. Would 105 hoods from the same era fit? I ass the body of my DA brakes are very slim and straight. I'm also thinking maybe just buy some new levers! TRPs?

Thanks @wiredfool I wonder if finding an actual Dura Ace Uniglide hub with over 25T might be tricky. I'm now wondering if I should go for Uniglide or Hyperglide. Lots of Hyperglide cassettes on Ebay for £20-30. But I assume I would need to then always run a HG chain as well? Any issues with...

Bought those wheels. They fit perfectly! Thanks to the FH-7403 hub that fits both 126 and 130mm. I now need to get a rear cluster. The hub seems to be 8 speed, but will my older 126mm frame have the clearance? Should I go 7 speed to be sure? Thanks to @ChromeChainstay 's guide, pretty sure I...

Amazing! Thanks @ChromeChainstay Apologies if that info is already on here. I did a quick search but didn't find it. I have asked the seller of those wheels on ebay which hub it is. Now purchased those. I will update here!

Yes, watching those on EBay. I might go for them. I think they must be the 130/126mm as it’s Dura Ace, 7400. That would be the perfect solution.

Good point! I’ll be riding this one occasionally. 10k miles might take a good few years! 😀

Thanks guys. Much appreciated. I love the idea of getting wheels built from eBay parts. But also good to know a 130mm is a possibility. I’ll be watching out for a decent set on EBay.

Thanks for the reply! That won't stress the frame in any way? Would that be similar to Cold Setting? My instinct is, it will be fine as well! but I read on here that 753 needs to be treated a bit more carefully?

Hi guys, newbie here. I have been lurking around, checking out the old bikes on here for a bit. Pulled the trigger on an old Dave Yates. Always wanted one back in the day. It came without wheels. Thats fine. But, I now realise getting new ones is not so straight forward. Rear dropouts take a...