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sorry late reply my pc failed me thanks all for the great advice problem was solved thanks to you all changed the Quick Release Skewer for a Old School one and it Solved it no idea why its gotta work like that but its safe to ride now thanks again ! John

when i pop the wheel into place and tighten up the skewer on one side you can push the wheel on one side it moves a bit

hi everyone long time since i been in this neck of the woods got a issue on my Retro Bike my Raleigh Mercury (pink/white) rear drops are worn on there Grip one side seems to be worn away covered 1,800 miles over the past 3 years so not a lot of use checked the wheels they fine no loose so it...

Raleigh mercurys are kewl and Raleigh banana's any sort of Raleigh's from Nottingham badge are great...... :P

Re: What bike..... I agree its most likely a Raleigh Banana based on its look

hi guys been doing a lot of solo rides the past 2 years moved from Leicester Currently in Blackpool South shore atm was wondering if anyone is interested in doing some rides in 25+ region of miles

just bought this today for bargain price of 25 pounds from a lady raleigh pulsar want to restore it but unable to locate the decals anyone know where i can get hold of a set? also after raleigh saddle pump and aero bottle cage with bottle?

wow sound advice cheers m8 i keep the current forks the problem i have with the bars is when i add light and phone case there is not a lot of room i be getting a Garmin soon so thinking that might save space? the handling with the current handlebars are great just they seem close in compared to...

its times like this i wish i kept the Original bits lol :( cheers for your advice m8

shes looking sorry for herself so any ideas you doing ?

its slightly too big they hard to come by cheap got this for 50 i got it for sentimental reasons i used to ride one to my m8's every day back in 1997 we went everywhere had fond memories of it the mistake was i gave it away a 7 years ago not sure if i can get hold of a other frame of the same...

Hi everyone needing some advice i am at a lost in what to do next. Past 2 years I have changed my beloved bike on bits and bobs and its handles awesome for such a old bike frame but i wonder before splashing out on the last few ideas. I thought i share it with you like minded folks and see...

Hi all thought i post my finally finished project took me a short while to sort out :P after some information about it on year many have said 70s 80s 90s would be nice if someone could know more remember traveling 30 miles a day to my m8's house back when i was in school did the biggest...

Re: thats not ethical what of the other bikes there feelings will get hurt one of each day yeah that works :)

Howdy Retro bike ppl long time no see just bought a retro Raleigh bike for £15 today had to replace the pedals and tyres but failed to find any info about it concerning year etc any pointers would be appraticed many thanks :) rode it about 20 miles today it was nice and nippy which was shocking lol