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A few weeks ago (before the Karakoram) I picked up this Giant. I decided I wanted to try a 16” frame after having a couple of 18” bikes recently And the contrast was quite stunning for me. While the 18” bikes felt too big and unwieldy the 16” have a great feel and are very rideable. I think...

So after a few years one of these beauties popped up locally again. I had to have it. It’s the correct frame size for me 16” rather than the huge 18” version I had. Such a great bike. This one is not completely original. It has DX Thumbies instead of the original DX under-bar integrated...

These are both on eBay but happy to do them for a little bit less on here. 1990 Trailblazer Sprint. 20” Frame, 55cm top tube which is apparently a medium/large. I’ve never seen another one. Hate to let this go but it’s just too big. Suntour XCT groupset with Command Shifters. A couple of minor...

Never seen one outside of the catalogue til this popped up. I know there is a 1988 model (I think) on here. Generally good condition. Tyres were a little past their best. Doesn’t look like it’s been ridden much at all. I’ve tidied it up and it all runs well. I’ll give it a full service soon...

Frame: 531 competition Fork: 531 Headset: Tange Stem: Kalloy Handlebar: Cinelli Giro d’Italia Bar Tape: NOS Splash Brake Levers/Brifters: Shimano Exage Sport Brake Calipers: Shimano 105 Brake Pads: Shimano 105 Brake Cables: Shimano SLR SIS Shifters: Shimano Exage Front Derailleur...

Hi! Not posted for a while. A lot of bikes have come and gone! Here is my latest. Any info would be helpful. I know there are a couple of Powell's in here...I know it was made under The DD Enterprises banner in Dinnington by Rick after 1989 (The Reynolds decals came out in '89) and it's frame...

A Grail bike for me. The one that was in the Littlewoods catalogue that I coveted over all other bikes. 1988? 21.5". Needs a good clean and degrease. Will renew I need and outers.Currently wearing Shimano 105 hubbed wheels with Michelin Dynamic Classic tyres but I'm thinking of going more...

New baby and moving house means I need to clear a bit of space. Would love to keep this one but simply to many bikes to fit into hew house. Pretty much original spec, Reynolds 501 for all tubes including front forks, Shimano Golden Arrow/105 apart from the rear derailleur which is an RX100. New...

Loving this one, but I have to be sensible, it's just too big. 18 inch frame. It's the stem that makes it a stretch for me and I'd rather not mismatch the Inferno paint with a short non-standard stem. It's by no means A1, has some faded paint on the top tube and various scratches and rub...

Front office: Apologies it's not my Carlton Corsa but it was too wet. Trying to find out if the actual factory building is still there...is it the Blue/Yellow units behind the office or the Garage on the Carlton Phoenix Industrial Units?

Alpinestars Alpine LX Needs some TLC but sound overall. Has a Mavic front and Araya rear wheel. Exage 300 LX group. 17" frame. Has had a new chain, brake and gear cables and the lock removed since pictures taken. £65 MBK Adventure. No wheels, just the frame, forks, saddle and full...

Tonight I had a proper first ride on my Karakoram. My impression is of a long bike with a very road bike stretched out riding position. The set up is the same as this picture. My Charge Spoon 29er is much more upright, as are most MTB's I've ridden. My Marin feels a bit stretched but...

Loving this one, bit faded in places but rides beautifully. It's a long bike, quite a stretched out feel. Really bitten by the retro bug with the Marin that arrived on the same day.

Picked it up today for a great price. Needs a good clean and surface rust removal and I broke the bolt that holds the internals in the STX right shifter cos I'm an idiot sometimes. It's nice and light and runs well with the Panaracers.

1991, Reynolds 501 main tubes. Shimano gs100 group and shifters. Big bike, rides well, pretty good condition. I've bought it for fun commuting so a big frame is good for road and I've put some Michelin Country Rock tyres on it but not had chance to try them yet. I think they were...

Converted to S/S with a Sturmey Archer rear cog. I was given the original handlebars too. Might get a vintage rear mech for a nice 5 speed option. It now resides 5 miles from where it was made in Worksop and I'll probably be riding it through Carlton on Tuesday. Not ridden it yet, have...

Got this very cheaply on Gumtree...better photos if I clean it up a bit... I've seen the Cro-Mega models and I'll get one In the future but this will start me off... It's been ridden lightly but then not looked after. Rust abounds on the ancillaries, it's got a Mavic rear and Araya front, needs...

1980 Grand Prix. I'm going to have to call it "The Beast". It's not worth restoring but £25 on parts to make it a single will get it back on the road. PlanetX conversion kit. Dead easy to put on my re-used 700c wheels from my Giant CRS, running 35c Schwalbe Marathon Plus. 42T front and 16T...

Got it at a bargain price a few months ago and it now time to get it sorted! Came with Mavic wheels, not the right vibe at all so I've managed to get some Weinmann/Shimano 105 originals with the right 6 speed cassette. They'll be getting some 25c Michelin Dynamic Classics. I have a Charge...

I have just tracked down some original Weinmann/Shimano wheels for my Team Corsa. It currently has Modern Mavic CXP 22 black wheels on it. Do I go with Michelin Dynamic Classic and accept punctures or go retro modern for some Schwalbe Lugano Amber walls? I also need a 105 Golden Arrow rear...