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Well it’s finally finished , I posted last year re a cracked frame ! I was lucky enough to find another in a smaller size which fits me better and was a totally original bike the same as the cracked one. I built one out of the two of the best parts and it’s come out quite well , all original...

Hi all , I’ve acquired another bike , Ribble in 531 competition , it’s got full 105 grounder inc hubs and , 105 cranks , oval chain rings . Is it worth a refurb or just run it as it is ? Love the colour , cinelli bars and stem too, mavic rims . Are they quite rare or not ? Thanks in advance !

Hi all, If I restore my old bike the wheels will need sorting , the rims a rigida france rims on mallard hubs , they don’t look to fancy but the spin well , but corroded . I’ve seen a pair on eBay brand new at 54.99 , the quality isn’t going to be amazing I guess but has anyone tried these...

Hi All , I posted a bike here a while ago and got lots of info which was fantastic on the bikes history . It’s built up as a tourer at present , would it or could it have been a road bike and it is possible with the geometry ? Top tube ctc is 56cm and seat tube ctc it 57cm , my compact carbon...

Hi all , after finally getting back on the road I’ve noticed two cracks on the frame , gutted ! It’s scandium alloy I think so not sure it can be welded .... Not sure what to do with the bike and it’s like new and totally original ! Just stick to flat rides and keep and eye on it ? Do they...

Finally got it on the road and had my first ride on it, it rides and climbs amazing , can’t believe how well it rides for a 21 year old bike . Cheers

Hi all , I also got this bike from the same place as the LH special , I basically saved them from going to the tip! Are these models collectible or are they churned our mass produced at the time ? The chap I got it from is a retired doctor and he bought this bike in 1962 to do his rounds on...

Hi all, I have an old bike that was originally bought at a police sale in 1959, I was thinking of restoring itat some point as it’s such a lovely looking frame with super think seat and chain stays , and it’s got great detail , it rides really well and the geometry feels great, the frame logo...

Hi all , Second post :-) I recently aquired the above bike , it says on the frame mega pro xl performance and in the frame sticker it’s SC610.10a triple butted , it’s all in Celeste green , totally original , when I google it it’s Pantani 2 tone frame comes up, it’s obviously not that model...