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I have been trying to respray my 1996 Explosif and have now gone through 4 shades of green without getting a match. Does anyone have a name / brand or ral code for a decent match on this at all please. I am gradually losing the will to live with this so any suggestions are more than welcome.

AI has had a blip https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176560536498?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=hap_qsr4szi&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=gZNlvkPJTJG&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I’m Possibly looking for a set of p2’s 410 a-c and threaded steerer 160mm for 19 inch frame. Triple butted would be nice too. Around 1996 Ive just bought a paid of SID’s but not sure i’ll get away with 100mm travel on my 96 explosif. I await the avalanche of replies with interest.

I saw this on ebay and thought that it was time for another project. Its going to be a slow burner I think. Its in decent shape except the cable guide bolt on the bottom bracket has rusted in(and the glaringly obvious 🤣). I put some plus gas on it and then the bloody bolt snapped. Theres still...

I’m missing a seal on my specialized headset. Its the type that fits inside the edge of the cup to seal against the lower race. Anybody got one lying around that they’re willing to part with please?

As per the title, I need a set of direct drive forks with 1 inch steerer. Its 90mm headtube so needs a100mm or so steerer length. I have some later unthreaded ones 1 1/8 steerer if anyone wants a swap. Thanks in advance.

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With a lot of regret I’ve got to reduce my bike count as I’m losing some storage space so up for sale is my 19 inch Marin Team Marin with the Tange ribbed down tube. All tubes are dent free. build link is here. https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1992-marin-team-marin.405022/ It’s pretty much as...

My latest toy,a 1990 Explosif (stamped 89though) is stripped down and in need of a couple of bits and some new paint. Firstly a new seat post as the one fitted was too small. I think it should be 26.6 can anyone confirm this please? Secondly, I’m going to splatter paint it. Should I be...

Just got hold of a 1990 Explosif on eBay. Not too far from me and a cheeky offer accepted. Frame and forks looks in very good condition except for the colour. Parts don’t seem too good but I didn’t buy it for the parts. I’ll have a good look at it over the weekend and stick some pictures up too...

I had a stick rip into the sidewall of my rear tyre on my ride today so need to replace it. Anyone got one or even a pair available at all please?

First of all apologies for the Fall/Mark E Smith reference. I bought this in August on eBay from a retrobike member and I know it’s done the rounds on here over the last few years with people suggesting it could be a Kona Explosif but the only thing I’m sure of with it is that it’s not a Kona...

Do crown races come in different sizes to suit different bearing size? I fitted a Kona threaded headset which has 1/4 bearings in the bottom. Should a standard crown race fit or do I need one specific for 1/4 bearings ?

I need a quill stem for a project I’m working on. Built of spares in the garage so not after anything too decent and I’ll probably spray it. I’ll need something with cable stop/guide for canti’s though and preferably with a bit of rise but I’m not too fussy.

English thread for square taper 68mm shell. Anybody have one sitting around please?

English thread for square taper 68mm shell. Anybody have one sitting around please?

I’m after a Wheel or rim 32 or 36 hole please. Unless it’s on an xt 730/2 hub it’s getting rebuilt anyhow so not too fussy as long as it’s in decent nick and has plenty of life left in it.

Anyone got either for sale?

After part stripping down my recently aquired Kona Explosif i have reached a stand off with the rear mech which although free in the hanger is not moving as the pivot bolt is totally seized. DOes anyone have any tips on how to get it out without ruining it please? I can drill it out if need be...

The came on my recent eBay purchase but I’m clueless when it comes to titanium. Decals are worn so any help identifying them would be appreciated.