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Probably a very over asked question but where can you get 26 x 1.95 amber / gum wall tyres mainly cheap cheerful? There used to be a listing for Duro ones on eBay but no longer there. Don't want to spend a fortune as its only for an old Gary Fisher used for riding round with my daughter. I have...

Hi is this bike especially the front wheel worth getting my hands on? Not sure on the year so sorry in advance if it's in the wrong section

Does any one know what year this might be? I know it's entry level but am struggling to find it! Looking in the archives I think it's 1990. The owner says it's black but I'm wondering if it's Aegean blue? Tempted to get it as a work bike and sell my Gary Fisher

I see there is a thread in the restoration hints about repairing seats but I'm not sure what to do with the saddle I have. In general it is in very good condition and the logos are very good. The only thing is a tiny hole and scuff on one corner. Is there a more sympathetic way to repair this? I...

Good morning what headset was used on the above I see in the achieve that it just says sealed tech, is it possible to buy new or similar? I just want the seal that goes in the top nut as mine is destroyed. I want to try and get this bike up and running again and this seems a tricky part to...

As title. I need a seal for this so I can rebuild bits of it.

Its probably been asked many times but what is the average cost for rebuilding a wheel? Basically a 90 Fire Mountain i have someone kindly painted the spokes black. It comes off but I believe they did it to cover up some rust so I would like to strip them down clean up the rim and hub and have...

Good morning just a quick one out of interest does anyone know the year of this Hardrock? And what value they are in good condition? Frame similar to any othe models? I know it's low range but I had one when I was a kid and one day want one back. I think then it was £330 and was about the same...

Just a quick one, has anyone ever tried tidying up plastic brake levers. I'm aware of all the plastic paints and methods but does it actually work?? Or is it best of to leave alone and try a set of sleeves?? I'm only looking to do the actual finger pull part as the mount is alloy so will spray...

Afternoon all, are these levers of any vintage if so what were they fitted to. Shimano BL-M420. Currently fitted on a 1990 Kona Fire Mountain I just picked up!

Hi, i have a couple of questions on setting up and what brakes to use. My 1992 Marin Muirwoods that the wife uses would stop quicker if she carried and anchor and threw it over board. What are a good set of brake pads / blocks to use with the standard GS200 setup? Also is it possible to set...

Being quite a novice on retro bikes is it possible to buy parts to repair canti brakes? I have a Gary fisher wahoo with altus brakes and a Marin with gs200 brakes both of which need a little TLC. I know the altus suffer the plastic rings cracking, are these available? Also guess as new set of...

Hi, Ive been looking where i can but without measuring i cant find a seatpost size for my 92 Muirwoords. Im hoping its the same as my 1996 Gary Fisher Wahoo (26.6) so i can swap them around. My wife shares my bikes with me and wants a comfy saddle, so a post and saddle ready to go would be...

Hi, im not sure if this suits being for sale here but i thought i would give it a go. Its a Carerra Kraken possible late 90's early 2000's. Was always full disc set up. All parts replaced and frame blasted and coated. I have receipts for most parts brought. It was put back together in roughly...

Good morning all, I have just brought a Gary Fisher Wahoo and although I believe it was being used a little TLC will help it be a bit better. I have a question about the hubs. The rear cassette seems a little noisy when spinning, is there anything that can be done to quieten it down and how...

Im guessing that Carreras are not highly rated on here which I can understand. I rebuilt one years ago because it was the only reasonable local bike I could get. I made it my own replacing everything apart from the headset as off memory was a Carrera part. My problem is I replaced the gear set...

Hi all, new to the forum so hopefully you can help me out. I have had some what would now be retro bikes when I was younger. A Specialized Hardrock, a Marin Muirwoods and a custom GT framed homemade effort. I currently have a Carrera Kracken that is all done up but needs new cables and setting...