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Hi Folks, I’m building a 1947 ‘Hill Special’, from a bare frame and need all of the period components, i.e. Wheelset, chainset, brakes, stem/bars etc. I’ve only ever built 70’s/80’s bikes before, so any advice and/or guidance as to what should have been fitted would be, as ever much appreciated...

Hi Folks, I’m looking to space down a rear record large flange hub to 120mm OLN, for a 1950’s frame I have acquired. If anyone has a rear axle complete with cones, spacers and lock nuts etc to suit, could you kindly let me know. many thanks in advance. Iain.

As title, I’m after a stronglight or Ofmega chainset for a period 70’s build, must have English pedal threading please!. Thanks in advance Iain.

I have a 1952 “Hill Special” fitted with Dunlop stainless rims. My question is, what type of brake block is best to use on this type of rim?. Looking through my old spares box I noticed some brake blocks have ‘Steel’ or ‘Alloy’ embossed on them?, I have an old Carlton that has rubber brake...

A long shot I know, but I’m looking for a period pair of side pull brake calipers for a rebuild. Ideally 1960’s preferably British, G.B. etc, don’t mind ‘patina’ but must be complete. Thanks in advance Iain.

Hi Folks, As title suggests, I’m looking for a Cinelli 1A quill stem, in a short reach 80 - 95 mm ideally. Would prefer one in good condition if poss, but anything considered. Thanks in advance Iain.

Looking for a pair of flat (non SPD) pedals to use on a 90’s steel Rourke, component wise, everything is Shimano 600, so ideally if anyone has a pair of 600, A-550, 105 or SR SP-11 type pedals they’d part with, that would be great. Hoping to use them with some period toe clips if poss. Thanks...

Hello Folks, After a long lay of from here I’m hoping to return to cycling in the near future, I’ve put up a wanted ad for a Carlton Pro Am 12, not a class leading machine I know, but one I always admired in my youth!. If anyone knows of one for sale I’d appreciate any information. Thanks in...

Hi Folks, I’m looking to buy a Carlton Pro Am 12, circa 1980/81, ideally 21/22 inch frame. Open to condition from immaculate to needing restoration!. If anyone can help I’d very much appreciate it. I’ve searched eBay & gumtree etc to no avail, and hoped a like minded soul on this forum may be...