Recent content by Retro_AF

Right so a few updates.... (sorry its been so long) No 1 is some new bartape, so i know everyones is going to go "argh look at that bartape" but i was quite proud of it, and you might also say its wayy to modern but by god it is comfy! I wrapped over the existing 'tape' (if you might call it...

Hello, thanks, very droppy (compared to my MTB of course :lol: ) :wink:

Could well be, I'm gonna drop that bloke an email, cheers

Okay will do + cheers, I didn't realise it was so nice! I'm kind of stuck then, there's no way I can afford a brooks, so I'd need to find an old one on the cheap, I'll guess I'll just have to wait until I find a used one, I liked that other saddle as well though, so I'll make sure to check that...

:lol: I really like the look of that saddle that ive found, obviously doesn't look as retro as yours but surely it would be an improvement on the other one? I'll ask him but i'm not going to hold my breath. In regards to the seatpost, what diameter am i likely to need?

:lol: I'm 5ft 11, the bike fits great as my grandad and i are similar dimensions :wink: And the Mtb is pretty much the same although I've got that where I want it, now i'm prepared to spend some money on this so don't worry (moneys what parents are for isnt it? :wink:) Would that saddle fit...

Right so those Brooks saddles are very very very expensive for me (I'm 15) but ive found a leather saddle on ebay (new) that is meant to look older, would this suit the bike?

Okay I will :D and yeah I saw that, is it comfortable though and would it be really expensive?

Thanks :) should I be looking for a silver seatpost and what kid of seat would suit?

Most deinitely (aside from the small mountain bike maintenance I have done, this is very different) Cheers, I'll give him a call and ask, should I change the seatpost? It moves up and down because I put it down a little when he first have me it so I could ride it :)

I've decided to clean up and polish all the metal parts on it, so yes brakes, levers, stem, cranks etc etc. I've got some degreaser for the cleaning part (for the brakes and gear levers) and also this metal polish, the pads are a bit worn though, could anybody tell me what pads they are? Don't...

Okay thanks, ordered some metal polish today, should have it by t'weekend, absolutely chuffed to bits with this, first road bike as well :D

Okay thanks :)

Re: Hello https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TYVIJU/vi ... bular-tyre Bike is currently fitted with these, I checked with my grandad.

Re: Hello Thanks and I know, And by RB I assume you mean retro bike lol :D I'm chuffed to bits with this and I'll make sure I keep it updated, as I mentioned in the post before this I'm gonna get the cables and things checked at my LBS next weekend - title shall be changed, just need to decide...