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    Steel then and now - is there really a noticeable difference

    Well I was amazed when I bought my 2013 Genesis Reynolds 520 and compared this with my 1994 Kona Cinder Cone 4130. The Genesis tubes were so much fatter than the Kona, the Kona is definitely more pleasing on the eye and lighter.
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    Best RIDING pre-1995 full-suspension XC frame?

    Didn't Proflex works team back in the day remove the elastomer and replacing it with steel tube painted yellow during Hinrik Denieses world cup wins so it was locked out permanently?
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    It was 30 years ago today

    Holly thread revival Batman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Front brake left or right , is it the law ?

    Don't go to all the trouble and hassle of swapping the levers, just ask your bride to cross her arms when riding the bike, job done, as long as she's not got dyspraxia.
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    Mountain Biking - The Untold British Story - Film Premier -

    Mountain biking - The Untold British Story' ???? Seem to remember this was in MBUK every month in the 80's lol!!!!!
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    Uses for an old Kona seatcollar

    I really don't understand you retro bikers, you're all a real strange lot.
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    Uses for an old Kona seatcollar

    Re: Re: I'll be wearing it around my neck :wink:
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    Uses for an old Kona seatcollar

    Just found an old toilet seat in the shed, this will make an excellent key ring, thanks for the idea.
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    Uses for an old Kona seatcollar

    I also quite like the wood grain on that table, is it varnished or waxed, are you selling this with the keys and the flat? Not interested in the Kona key ring as its just tat, can you discount without this?
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    Uses for an old Kona seatcollar

    Wow!!!! Is that a genuine Yale key I see there? I'm a key collector, how much do you want for the Yale? I particularly like the mortise also, how much for the lot?
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    kona cindercone

    94 Lavadome/Cindercone same frame. http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/d/1 ... g+1994.pdf
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    Raleigh chopper

    Ok, its the best bike in the world, throw loads of money and time at it and you will be the best circus clown on the planet. Is that more helpful?
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    Raleigh chopper

    Don't bother mate, from a teenager who grew up in the 70's the worst bicycle ever designed and the worst bicycle ever manufactured..........................unless your a circus clown, then its the best bicycle ever designed and the best bicycle ever manufactured!!!!!
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    Overbury's Pioneer 1988 - British steel 🇬🇧

    Re: Overbury's Pioneer 1988 - now with paint and decals Pastel colours? What's all that about? You need to stick with the oranges mate. viewtopic.php?t=11505
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    Will running and 8 speed chain knacker my 10 speed chainring

    Stop being a scrimper and buy the correct components, you know it makes sense or you wouldn't have asked the question in the first place.
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    Rare Cannondale M800, 26 front, 24 rear wheel.

    Was this the Beast of the East?
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    Show me your 99 & 00 Kona's please :)

    Please explain what's going on in the background, I've spent ages looking at the picture but I just can't see it.
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    Hanging bikes vertically, good for forks?

    You are correct, while they are hanging vertically they will be fine if you fit them backwards but you must remember to fit them the right way round when riding the bike. Incidentally, if you are selling the bike on ebay the forks must be fitted backwards to comply with ebay rules. But I am...
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    Hanging bikes vertically, good for forks?

    If you hang forks vertically the oil will separate and you will get a build up of sludge leading to serious loss of performance and clunking. A cure for this is to add two teaspoons of vegetable oil, I find that Sainsbury's brand is the best. When you add it make sure you give the bike a good...
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    can a bloke wear this helmet?

    That will go with my pink frilly crutchless knickers, where do I get one?
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