Recent content by Waterford45

Great info lads thanks.

Probably should start another thread for this, but if one was looking for a forever bike (not going to rust etc) with a non race geometry to suit dodgy back would this year of a merlin be the sort of thing to go for? Just want no rust, comfortable bike, and to pit something like 7 speed xt onto.

Are they Ortlieb back roller panniers? And what kind of rack. I'm going to buy panniers and rack. Both to do a few days touring. And the messages round town. Just looking for recommendatio s. Thanks.

Xt with hyperglide casette might be a better option for racing

Class bikes again from all entrants - hard work and expense gone into each and every entry. Sad I know but it was the sexy cranks that swung this one for me :oops:

Anyone successful in the Shimano lottery to buy the expensive book in the box? If so dont forget your mates, and post.all the good mtb stuff for us to look at :)

Found these recently - excuse the order and if I'm not allowed post them in this section. Tomack? I'll excuse the spelling as the legend Sean Kelly is on the front cover .

Am I missing some new story? Dont leave me hanging..

Re: Thanks. I wont be doing any woodworking after.this.. just a platform for working on bike stuff really.

Thinking of making a wooden workbench. Is there an optimum height for the table if you want to have a vice on it etc. Or is it down to personal preference. Thanks.

Hi Peachy! I cant send private messages so Ill have to ask here.. Where did you get the wall boards for hanging the tools on? Looks nice and neat. Thanks :xmas-big-grin:

The Raleigh Corsa 12 (year before the team Corsa) , was a nice bike as well, also had 105 parts.

Re: I had the 'cheap and nasty' maroon coloured Maverick, 1986 approx. My first MTB, or ATB as I think Raleigh called them. Weighed a ton, but introduced me to mountain biking, and plenty of good memories . I recall having a mountain bike magazine, can't remember which one, but it was a...

Hi. I'm looking for replacement brake lever hoods for 1985 Suntour Superbe brake levers. Original Suntour ones seem to be hard to source and quite expensive. I heard Dia Compe do hoods which fit fairly well - does anyone know the model? Thanks.

Hi folks, I'm looking for a Specialized road saddle, in black, approx 1985 vintage. Model name was 'Delta', I think. thanks.