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In our club scene the local shop had its first black Cadex arrive with seat stays detached ! It hardly instilled confidence in this revolutionary affordable new product but that was the only issue I ever heard with them and they were utterly flawless as far as I’m aware in Irish usage .I guess...

I’d say that could be another example of the’ irregular ‘ advertising : marketing etc

Jeez I’d forgotten about that !

The Cadex were a great aul yoke.I think the first non steel bike apart from Dural to challenge the steel status quo.I had a few pre Giant TCR including a very nice kingfisher coloured one

The Roches are on their Tonton-Tapis Gios Torino team bikes.There was a year or two in Ireland when there was a 'Bray Cycling Week' which I think was set up with the ambition of rivaling the Isle of Man equivalent.I remember competing in the 200k pro am 'classic' road race event during it .My...

There were always some funny sponsorship /advertising protocols /deals in the Nissan (and in UK races?)Here their regular Tonton Tapis gear is branded Ever Ready .

Also the bike looks like its set up for someone at least 6ft 4 or 5 inches ...are you that tall?The angles look totally weird due to the big frame size .Theres an actual 80s Gazelle Champion Modiale on Donedeal in a more average size.If buying a vintage bike youre basically looking at pre or...

Youre in Ireland like myself .I saw that earlier this evening .I wouldnt even be rushing out for a look at half the price.Theres far nicer for similar or a bit more even on the same website adverts dot eye ee !

Yeah the Campy grey/graphite stuff was awful.

I think it had a kind of a 'space age'/;'pc-digital age ' lookthat was meant to be fresh and clean but I dont know if it aged well aesthetically or physically(the anodisation).Impressive that a rear hub has given such sterling service .I guess you could say it was pre STI swansong?

Haha well spotted

A dream bike .I hope you get the right buyer .

Yes ...those seat stays!!!Amazing!

Hi guys ,I reckon I might get a quicker reply here than from hours of online research .Im looking at an ad for a keenly priced Colnago steel bike (no,I wont post link!) Now it has the attractive ornate lug style found on certain mid to late 90s Masters and the occasional Spiral Conic SLX but...

Thats brilliant!