Recent content by MrBen

I'm finally putting together the 1991 GT Tequesta that I picked up last year from this forum. It was all going ok until I got to the front brakes - the right hand side (as you are facing it) is a normal canti with the little spring and the holes you put the end of the spring in. But the other...

Thank you! Thats super helpful - I now understand how to measure a bottom bracket :) Its a 68mm. Just need to figure out how long I need the spindles for a 91 Suntour XCE triple now!

Hi, I'm finally get round to sorting out the 1991 GT Tequesta that I picked up from this very forum last year - but its my first retro build (and first build!) that I've done and I've got a bit stuck. Any advice on the following would be amazing! It needs a new bottom bracket - it didn't come...

Re: Weekend bump :)

BSA 23" Road Bike Picked this up to do up as I loved the colour, but its to large for me sadly. I think the condition is good for its age - but take a look at the photos for details. Everything seems to work though it could do with a service and all the perishables replaced...

Its in Birmingham - but collection only. Though I could grab a bargain. Guess not :(

Re: Thanks everyone. Another of this parish has had a look and it looks like its a 20". The search continues! If you want to have a look the image from the ad is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tpb0kxwwsaais ... e.png?dl=0 Cheers.

Hi, I've spotted a GT Timberline for sale near me but when I asked the seller for the size they just said that they were nearly 6'1" and it fitted them. Is there a sticker on the frame I could ask them to look for with the frame size on? I'm after an 18" ideally - worried I'll end up with a 20"...

A "Surely someone has an old set of wheels knocking about?" Bump ;)

Hi, Still on the look out for the following: A pair of (cheapish) 700c alloy wheels that are suitable for 35mm and smaller tyres - ideally with a 5 speed freewheel attached, or if not must be suitable for a 5 speed screw on freewheel. Must have silver rims. Also after a set of stem shifters -...

Do you have a scan of the '93 catalogue? I'm try to find a copy with the blue Vantage in. Cheers!

Re: Wanted: Cheapish 700c alloy wheels and set of stem shift Have you got any pics? Is the band for a 1' quill stem? The other half is asking what colour the rims are (they are for her bike :) ). Its for a 130mm rear end (thanks for the offer of redishing though!). If its off a hybrid does...

Hi, I'm looking for a pair of cheapish 700c alloy wheels that are suitable for 35mm tyres ideally, with a freewheel hub, and a set of stem shifters - friction or sis. Based in Birmingham so can collect in the West Midlands, though could probably collect from the Nottingham area or around...

Once again, thank you for all the info! Good call on the cross tops - watching a few pairs on eBay now :) Tyres are ordered. Will put a wanted ad up for wheels. I think we're going to try stem shifters so I need to find some of them too. Cheers for all the help.

Thanks for that hamster. I'm more concerned with braking than the weight, but it will all help! It has 700c wheels so that should make it simpler. Any views on the decathlon wheels? I've no idea if they are good for the money! £55 for the pair with skewers doesn't seem to bad. Will get some...