Recent content by Will.Evans.11

Both my derailleurs are Shimano 105, so I imagine it was once full 105! I'm going to get the bike back on Tuesday morning (too busy with work in the meantime, unfortunately :rolleyes:), so I'll get a whole load more detailed photos then and post them here. I also found this 105 crankset that...

That is definitely something I'd like to look into in the future! The black plastic ones do look a little incongruous haha. As for the wheels, I'd also be surprised if they were original. When I spoke to the bike shop it's currently at, they said that it was quite an unusual mix of components...

That is good to know, thank you!

Thank you that's an excellent recommendation!

Wow, thank you! Your help is much appreciated. I'll answer to the best of my ability, though things are complicated somewhat by my bike currently being at my local shop (took it in for a service a few days ago, they confirmed over the phone to me today that I needed these things replacing), so...

Hi all, I'm new here, so unsure if this is the correct place to post! But I am in need of some help with replacing some parts on my vintage Bottecchia road bike. Here it is: I bought it on eBay a few years ago from a very nice older gentleman, and I love it. But now its rear wheel/block needs...