Recent content by Sirreal

Interesting post Richard. I probably fit into the rider/builder category. My bike is far from shiny and has the scrapes of it's past etched into it's paintwork, but I keep it mechanically sound, and have made sure that all the components are true to it's build year. I bought it because after...

Like the Telecom very much. Was thinking of repainting mine, but I'm beginning to think that it's the only Corsa out there that isn't in Team colours :) Couple of other sources of colour schemes at Tears for Gears ( http://www.tearsforgears.com/2007/08/me ... bikes.html ) and Roadbikereview (...

Looks like a Rudge Ladies fast sports to me, but if it is the top tube has been replaced at some point. Rudge used pinned lugs on the tt on photos I have seen of the model upto the early 50's, and they appear have been cut out on your bike.

Re: Resoration Hmm, may be easy for you to say, but not everyone who doesn't restore is tight fisted - some of us are just poor you know. However, the classic motorcycle world also has the debate re patina versus restoration, and it's not true that all classic bike owners go for restoration...

Best place to look to ID the year is the bottom bracket, there should be two numbers. One gives month, year and frame size, the other is the serial number. If the bike has a heart shaped cutout on the BB it was made in Mexico in the 1980's, and Benottos from this era are regarded as having weak...

Does it only occur when freewheeling? And can you feel it as well as hear it? My bet would be the freewheel ratchet if it only occurs when freewheeling, or the hub bearings. Bearings are easily fixed, what did they look like when you switched the axle round and did you clean and regrease them...

I live in Sheffield and have the peak district for my training route. Campy 52/42 with a 12-26 rear does not make for an easy life. No cadence monitor, but I'm betting it's a bit low on climbs, and I fall over when I stall in clips :) May of course be a case of older rider trying to do what I...

Inclined to agree with David B on this one. Banks involved in sports sponsorship in the middle of a global economic crisis doesn't necessarily look good to shareholders and the non - interested majority. Having said that, and generally agreeing that this is an economically driven move...

Curses, I'm away. Never seen the jumble advertised before, is it the first, and are you planning anymore? John

San Remo Rolls, as described, good price, quick delivery and it looks good on the Merckx too :) many thanks John

Fast delivery, friendly communication, nice seatpin. Many thanks - (couldn't find your feedback thread so I posted here).

Surface grazing, no rust, not that bad imho and certainly not bad enough to justify a reprint. If I can match the colour then I'll probably do some touch up work.

Methinks it needs a space between the brackets and the addy Seems to work, good luck with the sale. John

Nice job, that looks fast standing still :) John

No idea, stickers have been removed. Coating is a grey with a slight brown tint, and shiney, only Mavics I've ever had were darker, and satin rather than gloss. 2cm deep edge to centre. No matter, they track true and give a smooth, slightly firm, ride.