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I was wondering if anyone's got any recommendations regarding 135mm spaced, 8 speed, non disc, QR hubs from the '90s I was thinking STX-RC but they're proving quite difficult to find, what others could I opt for from this era? What about LX or XT, Hope? Ringle? I don't think my budget will...

Hi RB PPL I'm on the lookout for some STX RC components for my mid '90s retro build. I need a front derailleur (unsure of the band width ATM) and a RD MC38 rear derailleur to go with the 3X8 shifters I already have. Also need the crankset and 8spd rear hub, I think that's pretty much it...

Hi again I bought some SKS mudguards for my Bob Jackson Audax Club and I'm having a bit of difficulty fitting them. The clearances seem very tight especially when using the sliding bridge that attaches to the brake bolt for the rear one, also noticed it's a bit pinched between the chain and...

Hi retro roadies. As we're getting closer to winter it's got me thinking about fitting some fixed mudguards. Something nice and sleek, I run 25s on my audax racer, I think I'm going to go with silver ones to coordinate with the silver fade on the black frame. What makes would you recommend...

Hello RBers. I'm going to be putting together a retro build, well retro inspired and I'm planning on using a mix of older and newer parts. The frame I have dates back to the mid '90s. I've already got an idea on what canti brakes I'm going run and I was wondering if Dia Compe SS6 levers would...

I'm on the lookout for a comfortable saddle in keeping with the style of my black Bob Jackson Audax Club in the pic attached, any recommendations please retro roadies? The one that's on the bike is getting a bit uncomfortable and is pretty beaten up, it's a Vuelta Italia or Giro Espania...

Hi retro bikers Can any of you name some decent brands of handlebar stems (ahead) opposed to quill from the '90s Kore, Ritchey, Control Tech, Fred Salmon Racing come to mind straight off the top of my head. Trying to get an idea of what I need for my purple Saracen Terratrax build you see...

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this? my bike is a classic style steel Audax Club by Bob Jackson. Just want to ask what causes these scratches on the steerer? Is it safe to ride with them? The steering has been getting increasingly rough, the headset was only fitted last...

20" cromo GT talera from 1996 in metallic red/satin fission, sell or consider swapping for an 18" mtb of similar worth from early to mid '90s. Bought as a fixer upper and done quite a bit of the work but gave up investing anymore time and money into the project when I came to the realization the...

Hi Rtrobike community I've just discovered some unhealthy looking lines that run down the centre of the head tube lugs on my Raleigh Yukon. At first I thought they might be some sort of seam but now I'm not so sure as the one at the top isn't straight. I'm worried these might be cracks...

Hi retrobikers Does anyone happen to have a Shimano EX300 road rear derailleur they'd be willing to sell? The spring in the one on my bike has worn so it's not working as it should. Would it be possible to replace the spring even and if so does anyone know what spring it would accept? I'd...

There's a story attached to this bike and it has a lot to do with last years announcement that Bob Jackson would be closing its doors for good.

My old Raleigh Yukon has 130mm rear spacing, my current generic wheel is 135mm so the back forks are srung to accommodate it. I have a Shimano Tiagra road hub spare and thinking about getting it built into wheel with a Halo White Line 26" rim, obviously with the correct spacers for the 7 speed...

Hi What type of brake pad would I need when replacing the worn ones on my old cantilevers (rear) . The bike is an early '90s Rayleigh Yukon. I can't find any info anywhere on what pads I'd need. I was looking at Koolstop, the thinline ones look like they're for V brakes but they have a pad...

Hi I was wondering if anyone else on here remembers Mountain Biker International Magazine? It was by far my favourite bike mag back in the day. I used to buy it religiously every month from about 1998 to 1999, does anyone know what happened to it? I loved the places to ride feature and drooling...

Hello I have an old Raleigh Yukon, the orange and yellow model from the early nineties which I picked up from a house clearance shop. I've noticed the seatpost slips a few mm every time I ride it, I've realised the person who previously had the bike had put the wrong sized post in the frame...

I don't know if this is the right place to post this but I wanted to know why you know longer see any compact/close ratio 7 speed cassettes anymore? You know like the type fitted to racers back in the day. Does anyone know the closest thing to one of those being produced today? I've had to...

Hello Is anyone interested in selling a set of 2x7 Shimano Brifters? I'm having real problems trying to find some. If you prefer to do a swap I have a bunch of components including RX100 front and rear derailleurs and downtube shifters and EX500 brakes and levers and some other bits.

Hello Just thought I'd ask if anyone has a spare 26" wheel with 130mm OLN for my 92 Raleigh Yukon; I think the freehub body mechanism is knackered on my bike. Alternatively has anyone got a spare 7 speed shimano cassette freehub body they could sell or swap with other parts I have. Components...

Hi I'm looking for a '90s era steel road bike frame measuring 56cm CtT with 130mm rear spacing, something that will take downtube shifters. I have all the components to fit to a frame. Looking to spend between £50 to £150. Thanks