Recent content by robster

BITD I used Mavic Paris Dakar hubs and they lasted for years without ever needing any attention. On my modern stuff I use Hope Pro II's

Me at Newnham 1990.

Yep thats the one... I work with Nic and he donated the frame and most of the parts. Getting there Biggs.... Its taking some getting used too :lol:

My just built Olmo 1960's Fixie winter bike. Used for my daily 25 mile commute to work and back. Its my first fixie so still getting used to it.

Work in progress on the tinky tiny Clockwork Bought this about 6 weeks ago for my better half, it came with pretty low spec groupset but was as the vendor described. Since then I have stripped it down and junked what wasn't working and replaced the B/B, Chain and Headset and replaced the...

ARGHHHHHH :evil: Cheers Hamster for putting me straight on this. Looks like I will have to fit the V Brakes then..... Bugger! I take it they will fit onto the existing posts??? Or am I in for more Retro Biking frustration?

Quick question on this fellas.... Building up a 94 clockwork for my good lady. I have doner parts from a 2001 specialized that I am breaking.... I would like to keep the Canti's on the Orange but want to use the brake levers from the specialized, the levers are V brake levers... will they work...

To big mate :( Otherwise I would have bitten your arm off for it. I did consider going on a crash "fatten me up diet" just to make this a viable purchase though. Guinness is after all "Slimfast" for men.... A meal in a can :lol: Good luck with the sale and have a free bump.

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Many thanks 8)

Anyone got a stash of "decent cables"? I need front and rear gear and brake cables pref Shimano inners and outers? Local bike shop wants crazy money so I thought I would ask on here.

Raleigh brake cable £3 Canti straddle halves £1.50 ea Canti straddle triangles £1 Dibs please, PM sent

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Tinky Tiny Orange Clockwork arrived as described and ultra well packaged, highly recomended. Many thanks Steve for the communication during shipment. Regards Rob.

Dammmit, would love to buy this but just bought a tinky tiny clockwork for the wife..... Good luck with the sale and have a free bump on me.