Recent content by smoggy

I've looked into shipping this to uk and the options aren't cheap; sea mail not viable and air mail around GBP240. My apologies as I should have investigated thoroughly before posting. Cheers Leigh

Yeah I can find plenty of new posts that would look ok and are long enough and plenty of old ones that aren't long enough! Some nice ones on Velo Orange.

I'm thinking of restoring an old (late 80's) road bike but the seat post is too short. It's 27.2mm diameter and I'd need 200mm of extension to obtain a proper fit. Did anyone make seat posts this long in those days? I have found some new polished aluminium ones that would look ok (Ritchey for...

Bastards! That's got to be the worst way to lose a bike you love :( Thanks for the FB page, I'll see how I go on here first. Cheers

Re: Re: I haven't looked in to shipping yet, I have read on other forums that it can be done for $100, around 55 quid, if you shop around. Oops, didn't check the pics, I'll repost them later. Cheers

I'm resurrecting this thread as I still have this bike and am again looking to sell. I was a bit reluctant before as I was hoping to ride it again but it's just gathering dust and I could use the funds to go towards a new bike. I imagine I was asking too much last time, so I'm now offering it...

Adelaide area.

Ok, A$1,000 plus p+p Converts to about GBP 655

23.5" / 59.5cm

Hi All, First post here, long time admirer of classic road bikes. I have a Raleigh Castorama Team Replica built in 1988, specs are - Reynolds 653 frame Campag Chorus groupset with C-Record RD Mavic GP4 rims Cinelli bars and stem Condition is good, not immaculate. I'm looking to...