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He'll folks pardon the ignorance as this as been probably been asked numerous times. I,m currently riding a cannondale sl four with acera shifters and front mech together with an Alvio rear derailleur.I,ve looked at shimano compatability chart and can,t make head nor tail of it.I intend to...

Hello folks have just realised I,m getting a bit too old and am not giving this bike attention and workout it deserves.As result I,ve decided to put up for sale my Orange Patriot.I bought this from a mate about 2 years ago and its caused much fun and excitement for someone returning to cycling...

Hello folks looking for a bit of wisdom from you more experienced mountain bikers.I,ve recently returned to cycling after a number of years in the wilderness , nothing special just for fitness, a bit on and off road.Having acquired a decent spec road bike I have recently bought an orange patriot...

Had a slight problem with chain jumping off large front cog on my raleigh banana.When I came to adjust l and h screws on Sachs front derailleur found them to be seized up and rusty to the point that heads on screws chewing up when trying to turn.Question is what alternative front mech can I...

Hello folks can anyone tell me are all qr nuts the same size ? I,ve just fitted new wheels to an old raleigh frame but the qr nut on drive side at rear interfere with the bolt holding rear derailler in place.As a consequence axle doesn't,t sit we'll in horizontal dropouts as it can,t be moved...

Hello folks brain picking time again , having managed to renovate bb on my raleigh banana I,ve realised why it had so much play, no locking nut on adjustable cup.Somebody either forgot to put it on or it was spoilt when being removed.Question is does anybody know what tpi the cup is ?After...

Have recently dismantled bb on my raleigh banana.As suggested on previous posts there doesn't,t appear any pitting on cups, bearings all in one piece but grease the consistency of rancid butter.It would appear that movement in bb was due to poor adjustment caused by lack of adjustable cup lock...

hello everybody I,m new to the forum so please accept my apologies if the questions I ask seem a bit naive.I,ve just managed to buy a Raliegh Banana in what appears to be very good condition , only marks appear to be a bit of damage on top tube decal but thats about it.It does however appear to...