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    93 GT sizing

    After a bit of help :) Seen a GT outpost on eBay I like the look of , Asked seller to measure size and it's approximately 40cm to top of seat tube so I'm guessing that's a 14.5 "? Not up on old geometry and I'm looking for to fit drops to and singlespeed it. I'm 5' 7 with short legs , any...
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    Bike couriers

    Are they any about that collect eBay items? Had my eye on a BMX that the buyer refuses to post ( can't say I blame him ). Annoying thing is he relisted it becouse no one wants it, Not a great bike but I had an identical one and they don't come up too often. I know there's Shipley etc but...
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    Orange P7 serial

    Just got this bike off eBay , Seller owned it 10+ years and said it was a 96 however after much searching I think it's a 98? The serial start MT710 (Oct 97?) rather than the usual AO but I did see a mention of this being normal for 98 on bikes as well as the seat post gap being put on the front...
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    26" rim brake wheel options

    Just acquired a early Inbred frame which I was going to add a disc brake mount but I'm thinking I might just keep it V Brake and retro. Are they any decent budget ( under £100 ) wheel sets still available that will cope with xc riding or should I be looking used?
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    Marin Shoreline Trail

    Just picked this up this today, I know its not the greatest spec bike out there but was cheap and i quite like it totally original even the tyres bike has not done much :) Only problems are some fading to the paintwork and a few odd marks on the frame which i think is oxerdisation of some sort...
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    Diamondback identification

    I know its not high end or anything but purely out of interest i'm trying to find out the make of this Diamondback its fitted with 100GS brakes and rear mech. Being orange and white i thought i would be able to i.d it easily but google images is not helping.
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    Turning Charity buy into something better looking!!

    Just bought this bike from the Charity shop for £18 inc pannier, Not sure what to do though the bike works great only needing a rear tyre as its out of shape. I'm wanting to make it less grandady so any help appreciated I am thinking lose the panniers/rack and change the bars but not sure...
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    Wheel help i'm a n*b

    Trying to build up my old Raleigh as a cheapo rat ride the only thing it needed was a replacement rear wheel which I got NOS for a tenner, Got the same size same make and pattern as front but just noticed the front is bigger :$ Rear is 1 3/8 front is 1 1/4 so about 7mm difference i'm assuming...
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    ebay Specialized-Rockhopper-19-INCH-FRAME-AND-FORKS-REFURBIS

    Thought this may be of use to someone did not get any bids first time around. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Specialized-R ... 2ec0d7c0db
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    Help with new bike, Unkown frame and date

    Just ventured into retro mtb and bought my first retro. Hopefully it was a good buy as im not too knowledgeable but the LX and XT bits were decent stuff from what i remember. The seller was told it was a Dave Hinde frame but the only markings are a number stamped on rear dropout starting LS...
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    94 rockhopper F+F value?

    Seen one I'm tempted with been painted in good condition he wants around £50
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    26" wheel help

    Been looking for a replacement rear wheel i have seen one that is the same make/model but it says 26 x 1 3/8 and mine is stamped 26 x 1 1/3 will it fit o.k :oops:
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    Help dating bike

    Following on from a previous post i picked up my first project tonight a royal enfield club. I know its not much but it looks like it will tidy up well the only bits i am planning to change are the wheels. I'm guessing its 70's but what shocked me was (bear in mind im a newby) the components...
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    Newby alert what do I need to know?

    Currently just got back into xc mountain biking and started looking at retro mb on e-bay as a alternative to my hardtail single speed on more flat rides where a rigid would be better etc. Then I remembered my old racer then found this forum :-) Is there anything I need to avoid e.g odd wheel...
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