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Regrettably I am forced to sell one of my bikes and as this is the least used it unfortunately has to go :( . It is very tidy and rides very smoothly and quietly. The main frame is original paintwork with a few scratches but no dings or cracks etc. Red 1996 Proflex 656 newly powder coated...

I Need a new seat post for my Proflex 656 as the serrations have failed on the original one but not sure if it's 27mm or 27.2mm? Anyone know? It looks like 27.2mm on a scale rule but not having a better measurement I can't be sure :? Looking for an upright replacement, black or silver...

Hi Latest proflex 656 build, still a few things left to do but it's for riding not just to look at, so I'll be trying it out over the weekend :P All feels as good as new and definitely has the Retro feel 8) Those Vectors had one thick coat of Grey hammerite over a coat of yellow :shock...

Can anyone recommend: Baffled by the amount of pads for vee/cantis out there :? :? What would be a good pad to use with these 90's LX cantis?? Something with good bite as opposed to longevity would be preferred Would this be the type used? I Received them without pads so I cant...

Anyone in need of a powder coaters in the Warrington area? I've found one right accross the road from my office that looks to do a good quality job and have done mountain bikes previously. For contact number and prices feel free to PM me. My parts are being baked as we speak :shock:

This video may have been on here before ?? But worth a watch again :P takes a minute to get going so bare with it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ETziC9oBtM

28.0mm Kalloy seatpost silver. Unused but scratched from storage. £9 posted

Canti Straddle wires and hangers anyone got some? or know where to buy them. Have managed to acquire some deore Lx cantis from 96 with Dia Compe levers free from a friend at work so just need the cables and blocks.

Arrived today, looking at tidying up and enjoying this summer :) Initial thoughts are to powder coat the rear triangle leaving the Red as it's nice and original. Not sure about the vee's they might go and I prefer a flat bar up front. Impressed with the feel, looking forward to taking it for a...

Looking for a reasonably priced 16" to 18" light steel frame anything considered.

Anyone own a Santa Cruz Chameleon? If you do, Can you tell me if 16" c to c frame is large enough for an inside leg of 32" height 5'-9" ish. For hammering more than for covering distance. Thanks!

Hi This is not really a retro question but I respect the opinions on here so it's as good a place to ask as any. I'm getting a road bike on the "bike to work scheme" and have a budget of £500ish for an entry level racer. The problem I have is the choice is vast :shock: and I don't know the...

I've located (in my Dad's garage under a cover) a very very nice Claud Butler mtb around 1990-95 he thinks? Reynolds 501 tubing Exage 400LX, all original with lugged frame and Made in England decals on seat stay. It is a very bright yellow and pretty much as shiny as the day it was bought. He...

My colleague at work has just asked me if I know how old his Marin Eldridge Grade is, he bought it a few years ago second hand. Any ideas? :)

My new singlespeed Kona built from a mish-mash of old and new parts. rides like a dream and fits like a glove. I love it! :P 98 frame - powder coat "yellow green" P2 fork Hope stem Titec xc riser 92 Deore crankset Spd pedals Avid arch rival Vee's Mavic 517/221 Ritchey rear 2.0...

Hi :? might be a long shot but I'm racking my brain trying to remember the name of a TV programme shown in the late 80's. It featured a different "action" sport each week. One of these was mountain biking and I can vividly remember parts of it but not the name?? I thought it might be...

I'm looking to find some Kona Cindercone 98 decals, the frame has just arrived back recoated ready to assemble. Anyone got a set they haven't used or recommend where to get some? They are the bold Hawaiian text ones. cheers

Hi, Can anyone recommend a powder coater in the Cheshire area? I have found one in Preston that seems reasonable but it's worth asking :) Cheers

Hi, I'm Hoping someone can advise me as I'm looking to put a new/old suspension fork on my Kona and I believe the Head angle to be around 71 degrees. As it would originally have had an Indy C fitted at something between 60mm to 70mm travel would a 100mm travel be too much? or within the...

To save me searching for ages can anyone tell me the minimum threaded steerer tube length required to suit a 17" Kona Cindercone? Thanks