Hi Mike
I think the first thing is to accept parts will wear out. A mid range drive system rather than a 50 anniversary set!
Wash/rinse off when you first get back from your ride. I use Muck Off products, then go have a shower! Use a drive chain cleaner and leave to soak in.
Using a wash/wax...
Love riding steel bikes, all weathers although I’m very careful of maintenance. I weeks riding and a full clean and adjust. For the winter I use 105 group set as it’s cheaper to replace and works well.
Here’s my International, definitely SL and the frame still pings when you unclip. Still used in time trials this year, nothing better than passing your minute man and reaching down to hook the next gear 😊
Just finished the shake down rides on my recent Bob Jackson and what a great bike it’s turned out, light responsive and comfortable. Not sure of the history of this model. I have included p picture of the build sheet. Not heard of a GT can anyone help on this? Built with mostly NOS parts mixture...
I'm Thinking of selling my old Cannondale, still using rollercam brakes but changed to XT/deore many years ago.
Is it worth anything. It's had a hard life but very well looked after.