Recent content by swanndoggz

Re: Re: Thanks for the info!, thats interesting. it was Dave i had been in touch with. The Frame is Tange 900 so im guessing lower end, the bike isnt all that heavy though 12kg (well compared to my 1986 raleigh pursuit anyway). the green on the frame is painted and clearcoated, so a quality...

Hi All im kind of new to the retro bikes, Recently Purchased what i think is a mid to late 80s MB Dronfield, It is in Fabulous Condition and is all original even down to the tyres. I have been in touch with Vernon Barker Cycles (which is the same company) to find out when the bike was made...

That looks great!, ive just bought a 1986 Raleigh Pursuit which looked fine on the photos. And not too bad collecting it from the house. however upon stripping down it appears it needs heaps of new parts. and the thread on the forks has worn away, was about ready to cut my losses and bin it...