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Due to back problems I've had to give up my retro road bike. I have just been given a 1992 Limited Edition Diamond Back Ascent. A few marks in places and some rusty spokes but otherwise the bike is totally original, even down to it's tyres which show virtually no wear. Apart from a rack for my...

I have a dilemma, after a long break I bought a 25 inch frame Puch Prima 12 speed but was then given a Peugeot Super Competition 12 vitesse. I can only keep one of the bikes, but which one should go?

Hi all, On 20th September I will be cycling from Minehead in Somerset to Skegness in Lincolnshire, to arrive at noon on the 23rd at Butlins. The ride is solo and unsupported and is to raise funds for Rainbows Children's Hospice. The hospice helps life limited children and their families and need...

Now the Harry Quinn bike is ready for my charity ride it was time to reach into the back of the shed for the next project. This is a 20 inch wheel B H Boland 5 speed that I'm going to rebuild for my daughter. Apart from change of colour she wants everything kept original. She actually wants it...

Anyone an idea which maker use this type of frame number :)

My so called friends and family have challenged me to rebuild a touring bicycle, then train and use it for my solo Butlins or Bust Charity Ride for Rainbows Children's Hospice. Not much of a challenge you think but as I run a recycled bicycle scheme I have to do it with no money being spent...

Bit stumped on my latest project. Something I like about this bike so may become my charity ride bike. The specs are Altenburger centre pull brakes, Rigida Wheels, Schimano Selecta Chainset, Sachs Huret ECO S rear deralliuer and Miche pedals. The saddle is a Brooks Professional. It is in good...

I have a perfect condition Brooks saddle but missing the adjuster bolt and the front 'cage' that it fits into. I wondered if anyone had a damaged saddle with the correct parts on thanks

Just rebuilding my Carlton Corsair for my 310 mile ride. At present it has a stronglight 52/42 chainring on. Now I have some big hills to climb and wondered if the chainset is fine as is or should I consider adding another ring. I was planning on taking it back to original but having it ride...

For those who don't know I'm doing a solo unsupported cycle ride on 20th September 2013 from Butlins Minehead to Butlins Skegness using cycle routes, 310 miles in all. My original plan was to restore one of my Sid Mottram lightweights sadly the only frame that isn't to badly rusted is a 22 inch...

Well I'm just waiting the go ahead from Butlins but if they say: yes then my son in law and myself will be cycling from Butlins at Minehead up and across t Butlins at Skegness. We will be using 2 1960's Sid Motrram lightweight bicycles with all period fittings, except the panniers. We intend...

I'm seriously considering a charity cycle ride from Mine head Somerset to Skegness to raise money for a local children's hospice. Now I'm not an amazing fit racer,just a 50 year old commuter but I need the challenge. Will probably use one of the Sid Motram lightweight 1960's tourers that I'm...

I have just been given 3 Sid Mottram Racing Bikes. 1 is complete, the other 2 are in bits but there is enough new old stock parts with them to build myself touring bike using one frame :D

Thought I'd say hi and show my latest buy. I had a years break from cycling but couldn't resist this 25 inch framed Carlton Corsair 10 speed tourer. Its mechanically sound but the framework is showing its age. At the moment I'm just happy riding and enjoying it and it has the advantage of...

Thought I'd say hi, I've put a photo of my 30+ year old Carlton Corsair on Readers Road Bikes. Steve