Recent content by roboade

Probably not, it's a collection of random parts, not one for the purists. Previous owner had a 48T big ring. The entire unit sat much closer to the BB shell than the chainset I have fitted. Anyway, have spent an hour with a hammer and various tools, so I have a removed BB. Will try a 68 x 113...

Hiya, Just removed a BB from a Hardtrax and I've a couple of questions if anyone can help. Size is 68 x 127, seems too large as the non original FD has the low screw fully screwed in before the left side plate gets near the chain when in low/low gear combo. Also distance from centre chainring...

Hiya, Just looking for a few pointers to identify what this is? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222169211850 No branding at all, Suntour kit, Sakae SX chainrings, kind of like Biopace I guess. I'm guessing a resprayed Raleigh. Any insight?

For sale, my Saracen Terratrax. Need more space so it's gotta go :( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231414717901? ... 1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26-wheels-Ara ... 35c4ee50c3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230932549376? ... 1558.l2649 Needs some TLC if I'm honest ie. repaint/powder coat. I don't have the time. Ade

Okay, got a Giant Granite off ebay, 36 quid. Nice bike other than a too big seatpost has been inserted (hammered in?) in a former life. Bike is presently upside down while the seatpost/tube swims in penetrating oil. I've read Sheldon's advice, and have previous experience of stuck posts, so...

Hi All, Just picked up a Giant Granite courtesy of ebay for £36, pics to follow. Anybody got any insight as to where these sit in the Giant range ? Chromoly 4130 double butted (lightweight?). It's Alivio equipped throughout, is that better/worse than Acera, I lose track of the Shimano...

Yep I'm with you on this, I have... 1. Posh road bike 2. Hybrid with mudguards (get to work!). 3. Retro Saracen MTB for riding with my kids. Nothing worse than me on road bike, and them wanting to go cross country on MTB, and I'm like "Ermm no!" 4. Still tracking another retro possible...

Beware, that's one very dodgy area of Liverpool.

Thanks for these, proves that my Terratrax is a '97.

Love this thread. Just removed canti's and replaced with V brakes on my Saracen Terratrax, doh! But hey I don't like canti's, lets hope the retrobike police don't find me. Ade

Not yet, it needs a scrub. Looks dark blue or purple.

Hello, Picked up a Saracen Terratrax off ebay. Was listed with a reserve and a BIN of 80 quid. Auction went to 20 quid which I won. However reserve not met :-(. Anyway, offered the seller 20 quid cash off ebay which he took. Picked it up today and it looks fab, though needs a good cleanup...

Hiya, Picked up an CB Jarama on ebay for 50 quid http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280727689506? ... 500wt_1156 Pic doesn't do it justice, but paint is stunning. Am just after a year for the bike, I'd take a stab at mid-90's, but Google comes up with nothing on the bike. It's got a 7 speed...