Recent content by sparkybhp

Hi Chris, sorry for the delay - I’ve been out all day. I still have the Nitto parts but would only want to post in the uk. Should have put that in the original ad - apologies. Regards Marc

All done for now, couldn’t bring myself to paint the stem once I’d finished - the blue-ing from the heat just looks too good, I’ve lacquered it to hopefully keep the rust at bay. This will probably be altered more along the way so I’ll dip back to this thread and keep it updated as i go.

More progress on this, it’s constantly evolving - part of the fun of a £20 retro I suppose! I’ve decided to ditch the 7 speed hub gears and balloon tyres (v. heavy) and go completely in the opposite direction.. Initially I added some basic 3x7 parts I had lying around but a ride with a mate and...

I just found a page on the government website where you answer questions about the additional income. It seems if the items are personal possessions (I.e: not bought with the intention of reselling for profit) then they don’t need to be notified. I would put myself in that category as I’m buying...

Just wondered if anyone here is declaring eBay income to the tax man? Through buying and selling on eBay I might exceed the £2500 in income - even though I spend that and more on the hobby buying bikes/parts etc.. Do you think I’d need to declare this - I know eBay is now duty bound to notify...

Love the detail at the top of the seat stays - the fork on my Kili flyer has the same. GLWS, would’ve been tempted myself if it was more local. 👍

https://ebay.us/m/7W2Bid 👍

I found a pic of the forks before the strip, polish and rebuild: It was a lot of work to shine them up but definitely worth it. I finished the bike yesterday afternoon, cabling up was satisfying. I love the routing on this frame, the rear mech housing is one long length running through the swing...

More progress this morning: I decided that the stem wasn’t right but luckily I had this Specialized one which suits the bike much better. Smoke/Dart tyres look spot on with the red frame. Found a Ritchey seatpost in 27.2mm that is exactly the right length too. The front mech is a m737 and I’ve...

Here’s my latest project, I picked this up locally after winning the eBay auction. The seller was a nice bloke who said he was a member on here too, I forgot to ask his username though. 🤦‍♂️ Anyway, here it is: Overall it’s in great condition, should be the right size for me at 19” c/c. I’ve...

PM incoming re. Judy’s. 👍

Removed from a bike i just bought - I already have a setup like this spare so offered here if anyone needs them? Nitto 1” quill stem 22.2mm stem + bar clamp. Needs a clean up to be mint but it’s not scratched or beaten up. I’ll include the crmo riser bars which are a bit rough - see the pics...

Hi, does anyone have a spare rear hub or parts that they’d be ok to sell me? I just bought a bike and it needs a new rear axle with the cones/spacers/nuts etc. I’d be happy with the parts above or a complete rear hub if you have one? Thanks.

Sorry - I had a root around through my spares and found a set I’d forgotten about that I can use, I’ll pass on these. All yours @klunkrider if you still need them.

Are the cheap Shimano canti’s still available at £5 +post Dom? Cheers Marc