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    Carbon frame tow bar carrier

    Hi, I am a new to this forum and need some help. I am looking for a tow bar mounted bike rack to carry 3 good carbon framed bikes. I am considering a Thule 929 G6 but am worried about clamping the frame. Happy to clamp the seat posts. Any advice would be welcome as I cannot find anything online...
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    80s Pinarello but what year and model ?

    Can anyone help me with the year and model for this Pinarello please ? My brother in law inherited it and it is genuine. He wants to rebuild it with the correct Campag groupset but I am struggling to get the date right and the model. Don't think it is a Montello because of the chainstay bridge...
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    80's Campag Super/Nuovo Record Chainring/Sprocket Sizes

    I wonder if you guys can help with a few questions. I have a couple of early/mid 80's bikes I am restoring. Both Campag Super Record 1980's 52/42 front and 12 or 13 up to 21 max on the back. 5,6 & 7 speed, classic 80's Maillard, Regina etc. As I am a bit older than I was, I was wondering about...
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    Brake pads and shoes advice please

    Help needed again please ! I have restored a couple of 1980s classics with the usual Campag Super Record brakes but the pads and shoes have had it. Any ideas for brake blocks and shoes that look half decent ? They have Mavic GP4 rims so cannot be too long or they catch the tyre. Same question...
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    1983 Walvale 531c Full Restoration Finished !

    This is my Walvale I had hand built for me in October 1983. Everything is original bar the tape, hoods, tyres and cables. After a decade or more in the garage I decided to clean it up. Months later after spending a small fortune on Autosol here it is. It was ridden in hundreds of races and won...
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    Shimano 600ex brake lever hoods

    Hi, any ideas where I can get some tan hoods for these please ? Do not have to be original, thanks.
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    Mavic g40 or ma40 wired on/clincher rims wanted 36h

    Anyone know where I can find mavic g40 or ma40 36h rims for sale please ? I want to build them onto Campagnolo record hubs which I have. Any ideas of a good wheel builder in Essex/Herts/Cambs also welcome. Many thanks
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    Seat post removal on classic Walvale

    Hi, I have a seized seat post on a 1981 Walvale. The paint is original and perfect. I have read all the advice re plus gas etc and tried everything. No joy. I know Argos in Bristol can remove it for £40 but they are in Bristol and I live in Essex. Does anyone know a proper cycle re spray/frame...
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    Walvale Frames

    I am restoring two 1980's handbuilt Walvale frames that were made for me in the early 80s. They are both immaculate and the builder was called Norman Roberts. The shop was in Walton Vale in Liverpool. I wondered if anyone knew if he was still alive ? I wanted to send him a picture of the two...
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