Recent content by weastman

Just checked and you are correct, it is a U brake. It is mounted under the chainstay. (thread title updated)

I need a replacement rear cantilever calliper to replace the broken one (Exage mountain BR-M452) for my Scott Sawtooth. I am not sure what will fit but would be good to keep similar spec ect. Thanks Will

Lovely build!

Where are you based?

Not sure, was hoping to get something for around £5-10. For context the bike cost me £50 so trying keep things cheap. Understand if you haven't got anything in that range though.

Looking for some cheap pedals to go on a 91' Scott. Not too fussed about something period correct but would be nice to get something 2nd hand rather than just getting some horrible cheap plastic ones. Anybody got anything?

So the bike is now back together and riding. Happy with the turn around, was feeling a little unsure when I got it home and had an investigation but feel like it's been a good buy...

Yeh I was wondering if I could just get a 10speed freehub and bolt that on? What would stop this working?

I am interested in changing a 90s Scott MTB that I am rebuilding from the current 3x7 to 1x10 (or 1x9 if budget is too tight). I would be looking to buy a newer 10 speed shifter and derailleur (hopefully with clutch if it doesn't break the bank). The one area I am a little unsure about is how I...

As per title need a Seat Post to fit my 90s Scott MTB. Thanks

And now for some after, parts have all cleaned up pretty nicely after being dowsed with copious amounts of WD40. All parts look ok other than: - The chainrings (particularly the mid) looks a little worn so welcome to advice on this, ok/nok? - The bottom bracket bearing balls and cups are worn...

Right here are a few before photos showing the woeful condition as purchased. Photos taken in low light so apologies for poor quality.

@Origamist Thanks, yeh I thought it was quite a good deal. Although the rear wheel and bottom bracket were pretty loose and rattily and the whole thing was filthy, covered in thick grease. The bike is now broken down to individual components for a thorough clean. Will put some pictures up once...

Thank you very much. Yes had wondered about putting a shorter stem on it. How would you recommend doing that? Should I go for a quill stem adapter so I can put a more modern stem on or are there a good range of different length/angle quill stems?

New to the forum so thought I had better introduce myself. I have ridden road bikes for a few years now and messed about on MTB as a teenager but not owned anything specifically MTB for ~15years. In recent years I have become irritated with the impracticality of ridding my road bike to the pub...