Recent content by pictonroad

You've absolutely stayed true to your younger self, this is an obsession complete :cool: 👍

frame or bike?

Is it a SRAM mech? They're brilliant but incredibly fussy about set up. It's not like the 'do it by eye' shimano kit, you need to follow the (always excellent) on line guide and get all the measurements spot on.

They've joined a retro GT group on Facebook. It's someone clearing a deceased partner's collection. Seemed genuine to me.

Turned out to be bottom pull so bumping this please.

Bloody hell, go on then, I'll message you about a bulk purchase!

Seems about right...

Something for December- Bikes for Christmas. Santa's ride. Festive fleets Etc

Solid start, what's your plan?

A good move. 😎 Not really worth posting given the value/hassle ratio.

Ali express has it's place but cheap unbranded V brakes isn't it...

Must be the 8spd models Tentative ask as I'm scared they're a bit rich for me but you never know... Thanks, James

Where are you? I've got a full chrome Sunn vertex in Worthing Sussex that desperately needs making cool again.

Trying to get the odd hour in the shed to make progess so I can ride this on some dry trails! This came on the bike I bought for parts. It was well used in some sandy conditions and left for many years. 😬

Nice, I'll have a watch of that later.