Recent content by Simmo72

I remember those old specialised helmets. It was like riding with a paper weight on your head and I think the friction caused by the fabric cover caused more injuries that it prevented. Time TBTs were the dogs..I still have 2 old pairs.

Wonderful article. I would build using what you want, the aravis deserved more than shimano 105. Mine has already been powdercoated but as its been used on a very regular basis for commuting including through the worst of winters I think this probably saved the frame from rusting away. I...

Old thread but just found it. When I first got into cycling in 88 I saved and saved for a Peugeot Aravis. I still remember paying £450 for a it, 531pro, 105 components (some of the best brakes ever made), mavic MA40's, it was a great bike, I remember getting sub 22 minutes on my local 10 tt...

No problem David, though thank you for looking. I'll continue to keep an eye out or see if I can trawl B&Q and come up with some DIY solution. It could always sell for parts but I really want to use it again.

Hi Dave thanks for the offer. If it looks like this then yes that would be fantastic if you could part with it.

Hi all I have a mint condition Mavic SSC rear mech which I have dug out of my garage but its missing 1 vital part. I seem to recall there being a separate ring that controls the position and tension. It sat between the mech and the frame and without it I don't think it will work. Does...