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    Wanted Large steel retro MTB frame (EU / Sweden)

    Hi everyone, Built a retro ride for my friend as a present for being a new father - lovely Specialized Hardrock - but it snapped at the rear ds dropout somehow. So now looking for a retro steel mtb frame in a large size (he’s 186cm) preferably with canti mounts and a 1 inch headtube. The...
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    Wanted Frame. Steel. Canti.18inch. EUROPE

    Hey all, Im in Sweden (Gothenberg), and looking for a steel frame to upgrade/size up my current MTB commute. Looking for the following: - something in Europe to avoid high postage/import issues - 17-18inch frame - Rigid - no suspension and including fork - Decent steel tubing - Fender...
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    Wanted MIDDLEBURN DUO SPIDER 104/64BCD

    Hoping to change my 1x10 set up to a 2x10 and looking for a spider (with rings would be great) to run a compact/super compact double. Thanks!
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    Hite Rite

    For a 26.8 post (so the standard clamp) and any drop - the 2.5" or the 4.5" be jubly Either chrome or black. Thanks :mrgreen:
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    Seeking an Overburys Pioneer

    hey all, Im looking for an Overbury's Pioneer MTB - frame or complete bike would be swell :D Its for someone 6ft3 so needs a large frame - perhaps 21-22". Might be a bit of a reach - but ya never know. Ta. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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    Interest check: 1950s Jack Taylor tandem

    Ok, so bit of an interest check on this from everyone. I have a 1952 short-wheelbase tandem project built by the Taylor brothers. It’s a rare frame - beautiful curved seat-tube. All 531 tourist model tubing. Original paint job, lots of chips , but no dents, dings,cracks etc. Pilot is 22.5”...
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    Wanted: 26" MTB wheels in BRISTOL

    Looking for a decentish retro pair of 26" rim brake wheels for my Bridgestone I'm building as a bit of a runaround . Trying to build it this weekend so would be great if anyone has some lying about. With tyres would also be great.
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    Identifying an odd one

    Hi all, I bow before the oracle of Retroism. I came across this beauty below and wondering if anyone has any idea who the maker might be. The decals say renovated by Carrys and old bike shop in Walthamstow - but this certainly wasnt the maker. Frame number is... wait for it..."1" Thanks
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    Raleigh Gran Tourismo 250- very classic bike with Gran Sport

    So, with regret I am having to part with my Raleigh Gran Tourismo dating from 1963 This is very similar to the Raleigh Gran Sport - in fact the frame is the same as the Gran Sport model and the spec was 90% the same. This was the bike my grandad used to ride (not the same bike, but model) and...
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    Short 1" stem

    Looking for a nice short (70mm'ish) stem, some rise would be good. 1" - 25.4/26.0mm clamp Something like a nice Salsa, Ringle etc. Many thanks
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    Some tasty lightweight road wheels - 700c, shimano 8/9 speed

    Hi all, after some tasty roadwheels. 700c - 32/36 spokes Something like Open Pro's on Dura Ace / Royce/ Ambrosio Need to be shimano 8/9 speed compatible. Hoping for something in London, so I can pick up.
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    Campagnolo Nouvo record/record front and rear derailluers

    Looking for a pair of Campagnolo Nouvo record/record front and rear derailleurs. Clamp on front - pref with cable stop in built. Looking for 1st-3rd style rear mech: ie: http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Cam ... le%29.html Many thanks
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    170 Middleburn Cranks

    Looking for some 170mm Middleburn cranks. Double/triple, not worried about rings, but happy to buy full chainset. Silver - more classic the better. Thanks :D
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    Super sexy double cranks

    Looking for something special to go on my Witcomb road bike. Rest of the groupo is DA7400. Perhaps Non-fluted campag super record, Middleburn, Tune. Suprise me! Thanks Jo
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    XTR m900/9001/953 front derailleur - 28.6 bottom pull

    Needs to be in decent nick. Many thanks.
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    Vintage 48 hole hub for Tandem

    Looking for a decent vintage 48 hole hub for Tandem Also looking for tandem rims 2 x 40 + 1 x 40 hole 27". Many thanks Jo
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    2 sets of 7x3 shifter pods

    Hi All, A the training workshop programme we run with youngsters at http://www.unioncycleworks.org.uk/ we have a couple of young enthusiastic retro MTB guys! (I know, we all knew those youngens would catch on sometime). They are building some retro rides and we are in need of: Two...
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    Resilion front hub

    Any condition, any spoke count. Needed for axle replacement. Jo
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    Swap my Brooks black Swift for your team pro or B17 special

    As stated, I have a Brooks Swift in black, chrome rails. Very good condition, under 500 miles, yet to be broken in. Looking for: - Black / Green/ Antique brown - team pro / B17 special (copper rails) Thanks :D
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    Trevor Jarvis flying Gate 1979

    Flying Gate. Trevor Jarvis. 1979 So the Time has come. Trevor Jarvis, Flying Gate. 1979. 531 DB. This is one of Trevor's first Flying Gates. It was built in 1979 in his Staffordshire workshops. It is a truly magnificent bicycle. Here is the spec of the full bike. Frame...
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