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Hi all, I was given a raleigh a couple years ago. I haven't been able to identify the model though. The guy also had a red and black raleigh which I think is the team replica? Anyway, he used to race and TT on these raleighs back in the day. He said this green one came as a frame (iirc) and was...

Hi all, picked up a Raleigh Kalahari recently. It has a cromo sticker on the frame but all other decals are missing. What would the forks have been made of? Hi ten? Cromo? Tange (unlikely)? Not sure what I'm gonna do with it yet, probably another single speed hack. Thanks

Hi all, this is my Norman, which has a 1949 3 speed hub, laced to Raleigh westrick rims and Raleigh spokes. I'm guessing the frame is of the same age but can't be sure? It came with non original 2 speed cranks. If anyone would know anything about these bikes, it'd be much appreciated to hear...

Hi, I recently picked up an 80s muddy Fox courier. Finally, local (isle of Wight) and in my size! The paintwork is battered. Can anyone tell me what paint it is please? It seems to be white, with a shiny pearl or metallic in it that makes it pop. I have started rubbing it down in places and...

Hi, i dont know if this has been asked before, or asked to death, so sorry if it has? I had a scroll and didnt find it... I see halo and hope etc still make brand new 26" wheels BUT they are all, as far as i can see, for disc brakes. Where can i still buy brand new, 26" wheels, that are rim...

Anyone see the old schwin on channel 4 'find it, fix it, flog it' ? 'An old bmx prototype' Well worth a look

Hi all. Here's my raleigh yukon. I have no idea on the age of the bike, so if anyone can at least hint to its age, that would be great. Anyone know any history on them? Also, i need a new bb for it. I would like a sealed, square taper but i dont know what size i'd need, if anyone knows? Im...

Any touring bikers? Flat bar or drop bars. Im hoping to one day get off the isle of wight and do a bit of touring of mainland britain. Any must see places? Any pics of any rigs? Advice/suggestions on racks (both front and back) and panniers. I have a few bikes (vintage racers and a 2010 kona...

Hi im looking for suggestions on some pannier racks to go on my rigid forks. Racks for forks with and without eyelets on side of forks. So i can start some 'bike and bivi' (off road camping and meals etc). Also some small pannier bags to go on the front rack. Any other bike and bivi-ers? Would...

Built up an azonic steelhead. By chance i had an azonic stem and bars in a spares box i got in a job lot. Great. The thing seems indestructible. Takes anything i can throw at it. Running hope pro 2s and xt mech/changer, 1x11. Any others out there? Anyone running 24" wheels? Any idea of year...

Hi all, i swapped some bits and bobs for a 2010 29er kona smoke frame. I built her up with some cx wheels and tyres and flat bars as a commuter. Great bike, im really happy with it. Mines v brake not disc. Im running stx rc v brakes (my favourite ). Its my commuter and will also be a tourer...

for sale, manitou 1s. forks seem in pretty good condition but need new elastomers. i paid £110 for them (inc postage), knowing they needed new elastomers. i dont have a build for them to go on. interested? make an offer. i dont expect the price i paid, i'd just like to retrieve some money...

i might be collecting a 'falcon mountain king' in the next couple days. reynolds 500? anyone know anything about this bike? i dont have a pic yet but will post one up when i get one. thanks, tom

i hope it is ok to post this here, please remove or tell me to remove if not... i have just created a new group on facebook if anyone is interested in joining? 'Best of Britain, ATBs, MTBs' A page dedicated to early British built atbs and mtbs. saracens, overburys, pace, orange, pashley...

having a clear out. some items sold for just postage, others for a little bit more. not particularly high end stuff but you never know, someone might need bits for a build if keeping original etc. prices and descriptions on pics...(or just offers) thanks

some free parts. dont know if they will be of interest to someone? *sachs power grip shifts (left and right)- been taken apart, every single part is there and complete, i just dont know how to re-assemble. to be honest i havent really tried as ive been busy rebuilding some stx parts. they are...

hi, i have some stmc-10 gear changer/brake lever units. i was wondering if they are stx? they start with st on the part number and my other stx (stmc-32) are stx. i was also wondering if they are canti brakes compatible? i assume they are as my later stx ones are... i was given them in...

Hi all, i need a left side stx (3 speed) gear changer, brake lever combination. Part number st-mc32. also, is this set canti brakes? I think it is but just in case lol. Below is a pick of the set im after...

Hi all, i need a suntour front derailleur to finish a build. Needs to match my set. does anyone have one for sale? Or perhaps you'd like to swap for my campag rear derailleur? Thanks for your time

i have a cannondale see 1000. does anyone know of any modern rear suspension that will fit it?