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    For Sale Cougar SLX frame and Shimano 600 tricolor groupset

    Listed on eBay and in market watch thread here. I bought this to use as a ‘Pub Bike’ but realistically it’s just too good for that and needs to be appreciated. Labelled as a Cougar which was the initial branding in the the late 70s for bikes built by renowned frame builder Terry Dolan. This...
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    Cougar - Shimano 600 Tricolor

    https://ebay.us/m/BfB7Og Ride before you buy, an excellent way into old road bikes.
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    Video cam whilst cycling.

    Any good (or bad) recommendations for a video camera to record rides and especially poor driving? I probably have at least one, if not more, incident on every longer ride. Today was a close drive by ( I swear less than 6” from me!) caught up at the next junction to remonstrate, driver lowers...
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    Boot sale bargain?

    When you spend just a tad too long looking at a bike, and the seller is determined to sell despite your protests about not needing another bike! Eventually the price was so low that you break and reach for your wallet. Badged as a Cougar with Columbus SLX, Shimano 600 running gear, Cinelli bar...
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    What to do with the spare parts?

    I’ve been refurbishing my Colnago Master find and using eBay and FB marketplace to source parts. In the process I came across an MBK frame for sale £20 trashed wheels, straight handlebars but an early 105 RD and downtube shifters AND a Dura Ace chainset! So, the Chainset is now on the Colnago (...
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    Chrome Bianchi?

    Whilst rooting around one of those huge Junk Emporiums I have come across what appears to be an old chromed Bianchi frame! It’s under a dozen other bikes ( nothing of note, 90s mob, Halfords specials etc). The Chrome is shot, it’s running 2x6 on tubulars and it doesn’t look like it has any...
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    Pete Matthews wheels on rattle can frame

    This is a bit of a project for me. A rattle can paint finish on a frame with a few interesting detail. Dura Ace chainset, Campag seatpost ( unfortunately it had both corroded and painted itself into the frame so is no more) and a lovely set of ‘Pete Matthews’ rims. I’m going to repaint and...
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    Wanted 24mm alloy seatpost

    I have acquired an old mixte frame Peugeot which I want to recommission for a retro ride for the wife ( not a bad swap!). The current seatpost is steel chromed and although in good condition, is a bit short. Anyone got an alloy 24 mm seatpost ( I don’t mind it needing a clean/ polish ) lying...
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    Cheap starter bike

    http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=144000976109&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111
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    Orange Mr XC

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-Orange-Mr-XC-Full-Suspension-MTB-/143990940600
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    Thinking of going back to N

    Have at least one bike too many, reckon this will shift if put up for sale, no idea of the price Orange MrXC, now 3x9 and Hope C2 levers on XC4 callipers
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    Retro 26” 4 bolt disc wheels

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 392847675/ FB Marketplace 26” 4 bolt disc wheels
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    Can you use car oil as fork oil?

    Title says it all, forks need damper oil, and only thing to hand is regular 5/30w synthetic oil for my car. Should I? Or if not what to use as no spec sheet for forks
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    Kirk Revolution on FB Marketplace

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 966122487/ Bit of old school 90s retro, at what seems a fair price for the novelty
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    Hope lever reservoir cap

    Pair of Hope closed system reservoir caps wanted ( black with silver adjustment dial ) Or someone who wants a pair of XC4 callipers, hose and levers ( minus caps) for their retro project.
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    Shifter clamps

    I’m trying to split my 7 speed rapid fire shifters away from the brake levers so as to upgrade the brakes. Problem finding a Shimano handlebar clamp to hang them off. Any ideas anyone?
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    Long shot, 26mm diameter bars

    Anyone got anything interesting bar wise with a 26mm clamp diameter?
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    Is something like this in your garage?

    https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ebay-f ... tion-bike/
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    HBIS20 IS to IS Hope adapter

    As it says in the title , anyone can help?
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    Hope C2 callipers on an Orange Mr XC?

    Aiming to get this Mr XC back on the road and found in my bits box a pair of Hope calipers which I think are C2s. Offered them up against 160mm rotors and they are miles off!b Adapter available anyone? The fork is a Magura ‘Rond Quake’
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