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    1990/91 Giant Peloton Superlite (with upgrades)

    For sale is my vintage 90/91 Giant Peloton Superlite road bike - 14 speed. Size is 21" (54cm) from BB to seat collar putting this in the 'medium' category. Excellent mechanical condition and good cosmetic condition (a few paint chips here and there as you expect from a bike of this age) It has...
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    92 Raleigh Dyna-Tech SS conversion

    SS Raleigh Dyna-Sentinal So I bought a Raleigh Dyna-Tech Sentinel from the classifieds a few months ago – The chap I bought it from had it from new and had only upgraded the forks but he still had the originals wrapped in bubblewrap. When I collected it: I wanted something super simple and...
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    Old vs New ?

    It goes without saying that most people on this forum prefer old bikes to new but just wondering what are your reasons ? My personal reasons as to why I prefer older bikes to newer bike are (in no particular order): And just for reference I have owned modern bikes and I don't hate them I just...
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    Spongy Brakes Help !

    I have a 92 Raleigh Dyna-Tech. I have been upgrading / Changing parts over the last month or two. I have scrapped the old cantilever brakes (they were naff even with koolstop pads) and put on some Deore V brakes with matching Deore V Brake levers. The front brake is running awesome but the rear...
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    Headset Knackered ?

    Got my 92 Dyna-Tech Sentinal almost sorted. The original fork is back on after removing the crown race from the RS2 fork that was fitted. All seated correctly etc however no matter what I do the headset has a fair amount of play. If I tighten the headset down to remove the play then I can barely...
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    Exage LX / Smoke Tyres what is it worth ?

    I will post pictures soon but just wondering what can I realistically expect to get for the following, I am aware that the price is only what someone is willing to pay but if I can get some ideas on the below it will give me a starting point: 1. Very good (A couple of light scratches) working...
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    Dyna-Tech Sentinel Work in Progress

    I have recently acquired from the bay of E a early 90's (I think early 90's) Raleigh Dyna-Tech Sentinel with Exage 500LX gruppo. The seller has fitted a RS2 fork and some shorter reach brake levers (in the original brake housing). Everything else is standard including the Smoke tyres and brake...
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    V brake / Canti Lever

    Hi All I am trying to get my Dyna-Tech bike back up and running, It came with Canti brakes which are 'ok' but not great - Even after testing with both SwissStop Rat and KoolStop Eagle 2 pads I find that the wet weather performance is bordering on dangerous. Given the fact that I am a big chap...
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    BB help !

    Ok so I have my early 90's green/silver Raleigh Dyna-Tech Sentinel MTB coming to me on Saturday. The chap who has it has not ridden it much and whilst the cables and brake pads and Headset have been overhauled I want to pop in a new bottom bracket. Does anyone know the following: 1. Currently...
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    Bike Weight ?

    Hopefully someone can advise. As per my other post I have recently purchased a early 90's Raleigh Dyna-Tech Sentinel MTB with a 17" frame. Its based on reynolds 2055 tubing. The bike is not with me just yet but I will have it on Sat. The chap who is selling it has left it as it was out of the...
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    Upgrade Help

    Ok so I have just purchased a very good condition early 90's Raleigh Dyna-tech mountain bike. Its in great condition, It comes fitted with a period mid 90's RS2 suspension fork and also the original rigid fork. I am keen to put the original fork back in however I need some advice, Can someone...
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