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I'm finally putting together the 1991 GT Tequesta that I picked up last year from this forum. It was all going ok until I got to the front brakes - the right hand side (as you are facing it) is a normal canti with the little spring and the holes you put the end of the spring in. But the other...

Hi, I'm finally get round to sorting out the 1991 GT Tequesta that I picked up from this very forum last year - but its my first retro build (and first build!) that I've done and I've got a bit stuck. Any advice on the following would be amazing! It needs a new bottom bracket - it didn't come...

BSA 23" Road Bike Picked this up to do up as I loved the colour, but its to large for me sadly. I think the condition is good for its age - but take a look at the photos for details. Everything seems to work though it could do with a service and all the perishables replaced...

Hi, I've spotted a GT Timberline for sale near me but when I asked the seller for the size they just said that they were nearly 6'1" and it fitted them. Is there a sticker on the frame I could ask them to look for with the frame size on? I'm after an 18" ideally - worried I'll end up with a 20"...

Hi, Still on the look out for the following: A pair of (cheapish) 700c alloy wheels that are suitable for 35mm and smaller tyres - ideally with a 5 speed freewheel attached, or if not must be suitable for a 5 speed screw on freewheel. Must have silver rims. Also after a set of stem shifters -...

Hi, I'm looking for a pair of cheapish 700c alloy wheels that are suitable for 35mm tyres ideally, with a freewheel hub, and a set of stem shifters - friction or sis. Based in Birmingham so can collect in the West Midlands, though could probably collect from the Nottingham area or around...

Hello, I am at last getting round to sorting out the mixte I picked up for my other half a couple of years ago. Yeah, I know - slack. Other than changing tyres I've not really done much to my previous bikes so please bear with me, my lack of knowledge and dumb ass questions! I have now...

Nothing to do with me - just spotted this for sale in a LBS and thought of Retrobike :) http://www.bikeproracing.net/Giant-ATX- ... 1999-202-d No idea if its any good or even worth the money - still amazed when a full NOS bike turns up after 14 years!

Just been given a Gary Fisher Frame? I think its a 2007. Is it any good? Remember Gary Fisher being good from bitd, but I've no idea what the new(er) stuff is like or where the Wahoo fits in to the range. It looks in ok condition - just needs a decent clean up I think. Is it worth...

Hi, Over 2 years after getting it (and my first post on retrobike!) I'm finally getting around to sorting out the bike I got for my other half! Need to get a new chain for it - its a 10 speed Simplex system - would this chain work OK on it? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cla ...

Hi, Have the urge to try and find a bike that I love riding as much as my old Claud Butler Vantage back in the 90's - so I think this means something retro and rigid. Can't find another Vantage locally, and I think I fancy something steel anyway. I've spotted a complete hardrock locally...

Picked up a lovely Gazelle Formula (Race I think) from the 'bay - mainly because it was a nice colour :) I think its very late 80's or early 90's. I've been talked in to signing up for a charity ride in June so I need to get it back on the road asap! I've got the frame & forks, plus the bb &...

Hi, I've picked up a 10 speed Puch Mixte to build up for the girlfriend. I know its nothing special but she likes the look of it and thats half the battle won already! :) She already KNOWS what it will look like when its finished, I just have to build it up now. I used to happily take...