Recent content by trailwright

Great article on the Deltas, thanks. I was using Shimano aero levers. Basically it took all my effort and a full handful to keep the speed down. I sold them not long after and swapped to a pair of dual pivot DAs and could go down the same hill with one finger control!

I've read here again, and plenty of places elsewhere in the past about the Campag Deltas having disappointing braking contrary to their gorgeous profile. But I'm interested to know what it is that makes the performance poor? When I was building up my Gazelle I put on single pivot Dura Ace...

The next, and worst job to do, are the wheels. I've managed to source two sets of XT hubbed BX23 rims, but in wanting keep with the '89 spec labelling where I can, only one of these sets has the BX23 on the correct blue label. Fortunately, these are also the slightly smoother hubs but I'm taking...

I have an original Specialized stem too, but it has required some tlc. A gentle rub down and then it's out with the rattle-can black and lacquer. (I've to take a pic of the finished item still!)

Well I'm pleased to say that now that I've finally got a decent space to carry on with this build, and a bit more time to do so. Easy stuff first then - fit the NOS and cleaned components to the frame.

Per the title I'm looking for a good condition, not resprayed pair of these please. These are the competition version of the original beartraps, so mini-beartraps effectively. Thanks

Just seems pointless having that black block on the sidewall. Might as well not bother. Good points raised about the rideability of these. It's going to be a very niche market for show queens, and even then only certain bikes will pull it off. For some reason the Porcs were never a tyre I ever...

But of course, that'll be the steel rather than kevlar belt no doubt. Max nail protection and downhill mass potential.

Box fresh. I see amongst the seller's many other items they've got a NOS tantric sex sofa with accompanying accessories to keep the user happy. Perhaps they'll combine postage with the Haro for the eventual discerning buyer!

I was in the same boat as you in '88. Had the MF catalogue and tried to figure out with saving and selling how I might just be able to scrape enough together for the Courier. It never happened! To rub salt in the wound a lad who was in the same year as me with better off parents liked to show...

Hi folks, looking for an XC Pro 1" headset please in very good nick.

Hi, do you still have this post?

It all sounds so familiar. We are human magpies.

Will check in the attic stash tomorrow, and if so will scan and put up here for all. I was at that event so I think I do have the subsequent article!

Wowsers! And in my size too!