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Calling all Evelyn Hamilton owners, I have been investigating the possibility of commissioning a replica jersey with the Hamilton brand and logo. This is based upon a photo of Evelyn wearing her jersey in the 1950's and I have updated the original design with the Lorraine name and the shield...

Excellent condition rims, with pair of new unused never fitted in original wrapping Michelin tyres sports translucent, amber walled with tread, located in Warwickshire, delivery can be arranged or post at cost. David

I am having a little panic (unusually). My Holdsworth pro was being prepped for the Birmingham 100 this coming Sunday, and a brake shoe bolt has stripped the thread. a quick search of the web has not produced any signs of parts at bolt level and buying a complete calliper set for £90 does...

This cycle show celebrates 50 years of Italian racing bikes and has been put on by some local bike collectors in support of the cycle charity CFC. The show is at Newton on Stour just west of Stratford-on-Avon and not far from the HQ of CFC. There are some lovely old bikes for sale at the HQ at...

My new project is to retrofit a 1950 Hamilton with all British components to replicate Evelyn Hamilton's attempt on the 100 day long distance ride on such a machine. I have chosen constrictor Conley rims as suitable for the project. But the availability of original items is very scarce and...

The trend to fit very large rear cogs to tackle the long hills on the Eroica events can cause problems with chainwrap and gear selection issues. These long cages allow a longer chain to be fitted so that low gears can be used with normal length rear derailleurs. I brought these long cages for...

A range of spares from various upgrades for sale. Details in the sections with sale prices but am always open to reasonable offers. Prices include P+P. SoLD - VINTAGE 1998 DURA ACE + BLUE AMBROSIA LA Team Edition wheelset: was £150. NOW £125 These were from ebay with a 1998 Dura Ace 9...

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Cycling history in real steel. Retro bikes are addictive and leads innocents into bad ways. I only started proper road cycling just 4 years ago, and have covered 10,000 miles, climbed 250,000 feet, burnt off 230,000 calories, participated in PruRide London, Meon Vale 100k, Eroica California...

Dear Retrobikers, The preparations for Eroica California are progressing and the Holdsworth has been treated to new clinchers for the occasion. I have got a new pair of H Plus Sons highly polished rims for the ride. The rims have been built onto some NOS Campy hubs and are looking really good...

For anybody on this popular cycling route in Warwickshire please be aware of a problem as described in my report to Warwickshire County Council on their excellent problem reporting tool at the link below. Please report any problems on this matter to the police and to WCC as this evidence will...

This morning I had the pleasure of a gang of workmen repairing two potholes in the road outside. This was part of a long campaign to keep my cycling roads well maintained and free of potholes. Did you know that holes were caused by people taking a lump of clay out of the road (before tarmac)...

As the time gets closer to my first ever Eroica ride I was wondering the forum members who will be attending the California event would like to meet up at the venue?

There is a half price of team branded bike bags from SciCon. From what I have read these are the best lightweight bags on the market and normally sell for 450. The sale is for team branded bags >>> https://uk.sciconbags.com/products/sale. I have ordered mine- Eroica California here I come...

Here is an idea for your retirement before you all get really old. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38510439 He may not be the fastest cyclist round a velodrome, but he is easily one of the oldest. Robert Marchand has clocked up 105 years and now a new record for the furthest distance...

If ever you needed some inspiration in this New Year? Kajsa Tylen: Cyclist's 32,000-mile ride smashes world record. A cyclist has set a new world record for female riders by covering 32,326 miles (52,025 km) in 12 months. Kajsa Tylen, 40, from Nottingham, broke Billie Fleming's 1938 record of...

This new retro has appeared on the Raleigh UK website. http://www.raleigh.co.uk/ProductType/?pc=1&pt=14&pr=6 TI RALEIGH TEAM REPLICA RALEIGH £990.00

The nice man at the cycle shop snapped me in Eroica mode outside his newly re-opened shop in Stratford. There are plans to open a line in NOS GB gear in the near future. Please do drop in if you are in the area to say hello to Fran Martin.

This story starts with my first new bike back in the 1980's which was a Raleigh Dyna Tech Titanium mountain bike. It was a revelation for my cycling club and for my riding as it was just so light in comparison with other MTB's and it was a joy to ride. I used it for rough trail riding, road...

These bars were brought many years ago from a dealer in the USA for project which never got built. They are unused and unmarked apart from a small rubbing mark where they have been hung up in the garage. Details: 300 grams, width top 37 cm, width bottom 46 cm, drop 130 mm.