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Don't get me wrong here about Carbon fibre frames. They are great for racing etc . But could I hang panniers on one and generally knock it about as I do to all my bikes . During the pandemic sales went through to roof . I have seen a lot of little used ones for sale and if it ain't got...

But it's a barrow of laughs

I saw a chap the other day jumping up and down on his fancy frame .I asked him why? He looked at me agast and replied "I am trying to improve my carbon footprint " Heads for door 🚪

Wider tyres ? Who can't remember the head long rush from 27x1 1/4 to 700c and narrow tyres. I relize this can has been kicked down the road , or shouldn't that be ridden down the road? I have always considered the good old imperial size ideal for the average rider . Comfortable on most...

Does the sum total of components fetch more than the whole? Or is that market also finished ? Looking at prices on net some 1970s and 80's items seem over priced for a limited audience. I think people got carried away and paid far to much for some bikes and or components. Just like the...

Been looking at various classic bikes for sale on the net . As we know very little is selling . Some lovely machines,one nice hand built one has been relisted three times already . I wondered how much demographics is effecting the market . Many classic marques mean little to most cyclists...

I reckon I could get the missus to make me some of them from old toe straps .

This needs a price please ,forum policy and moving to the bikes for sale thread . Pictures paint a thousand words

A steerer thread reaming tools one of the few tools I don’t have .

I will ring Mercain and see if they will do it .

Thanks for the offer. The problem is it seems an odd ball size on the old Calton cobra I am fettling. The thread on the steerer is not 24 tpi . I have ran up a old lock nut from my junk box . No idea what it cam off. Maybe it's 26 tpi all very frustrating. I dropped a pm to spokesman to see if...

Well I have justed tried to buy a 1 inch threaded headset locally, not a chance . I realise the demand isn't big for this size anymore. Hey ho , off to the internet. The nearest was 16 miles away up the busy A6 . No issue normally but I have man flu . So riding up is a none starter.

Lovely looking machine.

Does anyone have a 25mm seat post they would part with please . Nothing fancy, just a basic steel one .I have plenty of cradles. For Carlton Cobra . Why Cheers Paul. 25.4 is to big

My favourite. Not installed on a bike at this time.

A lot of cracking machines on this thread ,I have really enjoyed the pictures. Some years ago whilst on holiday in France l found a long established bike shop . Purchased a nos Ideale record 80 touring saddle complete with an adjustable cradle. This is far better than anything I had seen in...

Ouch

No ball buster gear lever.

Yes a Derby bike ,about 3 miles from the factory.

I had better explain better. I was on holiday on Crete and I saw the bike for sale on the bay ,back in the UK. It was a local to home listing . Basic Mercain model . It might be a Campionissimo 1970s kit 27x 1 1/4 wheels and a new Brooks Swift saddle. I was on the look out for parts for...