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    Withdrawn Carlton International 1963 frame and forks

    Apart from the Jewel this was Carltons finest frame . Refurbished by Mercians a few years ago and rebuild by myself. 22.5 inches c/t. Headset included. Rear drop out was reset by a pervious owner . All original Chrome . Doubt you will find a better one . £350.00, no offers please. As a...
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    For Sale Early Evans frame and forks

    Early Fw Evans frame and forks Named as the Derby flyer . None period Fw Evans decals fitted. Re refurbishment by mercians Chater le lugs and drop outs. Thought to be pre war . Clip type head set included. Chain set by Strong light .£140 . SHIPPING AT COST.
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    Withdrawn Claud Butler. Frame and forks

    Claud Butler. New All Rounder/Avant Coureur. Circa 1951 . I wasn't sure which at the time as I was still learning about classic bicycles from this period . Full refurbishment by Mercians . Chrome work carried out by Derby Chrome plating , Abbey street . Said to be one of the best in the...
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    For Sale Mercian frame and forks . King of .

    ******NOW SOLD ***** Large Mercain frame and forks 24. 5 inches.[63cm] c/t Circa 1975 . Rear drop out 130mm Powder coated in blue. Decals fitted Headset included. New square taper b/ b . Bottle cage x1 Requires nut fitting brakes Braze on fitted for bar end shifters. [Cable guides] on...
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    For Sale Raleigh randonneur frame set

    ******SOLD****** Raleigh Randonneur frame and forks 23.5 inches. 531 St tubing. Shimano headset. Triple square taper b/b . Respray by Bob Jacksons 2019 just before they closed. Colour is Plum finish . Has a few marks , correct decals fitted No dints etc .£45 . Shipping at cost . EVRI...
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    Handle bar stem problems

    Another Saga. 1 inch quill stem stuck . It's moving not frozen. Just a tight fit . Copper slip applied before build . Never been out the garage. Plus gas and wf40 seized agent tried as well. Wedged is out of stem . The bustard will not come out of the steerer tube . Wtf. All pointers...
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    Raleigh "Tour of the West"

    Anyone know anything about this model? The one pictured belonged to a chap who was a big Raleigh collector. This is the only one I have ever seen.
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    Clearing the shed and garage

    So a couple of hours spent removing ,scraping old bike bits,tools, wheels from the deep recesses of the shed and garage. Very therapeutic all in all. More to go tomorrow, just working myself up to bite the bullet, so to speak. No idea why I have bought some this junk home. Note to self .?no...
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    Brooks open day

    Pictures from their Factory open day .First time they have ever done this . 6⁸9CH]
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    Wanted 25mm seat post

    Does anyone have a 25mm seat post they would part with please . Nothing fancy, just a basic steel one .I have plenty of cradles. For Carlton Cobra . Why Cheers Paul. 25.4 is to big
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    I just had to

    Whilst on holiday on Crete I found this for sale on the bay . Half hour walk from home
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    Everything Cycling 1990

    Just been given a copy of Ron Kitchings , Everything Cycling dated 1990 . Lots of information inside . Loads of suntour and Mtb . Please pm if you need any reference to that time
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    Brooks Ltd open day

    As a subscriber to their mailing ,news , products . I received an invite to a factory open day on Saturday 14 June . This is the first time the company has done this in their long history. It should make for an interesting day out.
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    Handlebar tape red or two tone red yellow

    I am currently re jiggling my Bates B A R . I have had the bars taped in plain red . I have found some Italian two tone bar tape which dates back to the 1970s. Red / Yellow, it is none adhesive so I have run it over the top of the plain red . So which one . Red. Red yellow. It know the...
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    Saddle woes broken rear plate

    So one of my saddles has failed on both places where the rails attach to the curved rear plate . It is out of warranty, I am deciding whether to send it back for repair. Before I do this,I am thinking what's causing it to break. Any input please. It has not had hard use ,tension is good.
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    Chainsets for old legs

    Apart from used TA only a limited choice seems available. Looking for square taper . Sun xcd did made some nice 5 pin TA compatible ones a while back. I cannot find them any longer Ideally 44/34 or smaller rings .Spa cycles sell some double touring ones that may do the job . Anyone...
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    Sorted Mafac centre pull brakes

    Does anyone have a pair they are prepared to sell please . I have the bridges and hangers. I also have spare shoes and blocks. Ideally with the straddle wires . Required for my Bates. I have gone off the Resilions I fitted. To fiddly and no release if I buckle a wheel . WHY .thanks in advance.
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    Carlton Cobra

    Any know what size the seat post is? Please.
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    Bakewell cycle jumble

    Tomorrow Sunday 23 . Show ground 8 till 1230
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    Modolo brakes.

    Some staggering prices for NOS various models .What's with the hype . Please enlighten me .
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