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    Need help with bikes and bits!

    Hi, Guys! Not been on here much in the last few years, which is why i'm on here now! I've got a small collection and due to change in life plans etc the bikes are going! I need some advice where to sell, is it worth striping and selling as parts or complete bikes? I've got a 1991 Saracen Kili...
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    Fake Dyna Tech?

    Unless i'm very much mistaken, this is not a Dyna tech!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/293730929518?ul_noapp=true
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    Any gas engineers or plumbers on here

    I am after some advice (or start an argument! :lol: ) I have a baxi bermuda back boiler and gas fire front, what i want to do is leave the boiler in situ cap off the gas supply to the fire, and get rid of the fire and put a modern electric fire in it's place. Now i've looked on line and every...
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    Understatement of the year!!!!

    'needs full restoration' :shock: :lol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-BARN-FIN ... 419532ccdc
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    MTB values!?

    I was having a conversation in the pub the other night with a group of friends about value of classic cars, one in particular a Mclaren F1 which is worth more now than when it was released, which got me thinking about retro mtb's. Can anyone think of a MTB that is worth more now than when it...
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    commuting front light

    Been trying to find a decent web site that has tested some commuting bike lights, but can't seem to get any answers. So looking for some help. I want a front light, must have built in batteries, waterproof! ( you would be amazed how many lights have died on me due to water ingress!) bright...
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    Is it just me? ebay rant!

    Is it just me or has eBay become unbearable to use these days?! Apart from the prices of buying and selling going up loads, they keeping updating or 'improving' the site, but make it loads worse. For example, when i log on to my home page i know have 'bidding on' items at the top rather than...
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    Claiming money back for tools at work

    I have had a quick look into the governments website about claiming money back or getting a re-bate in regards to if you have to buy your own tools to be able to do your job. Also a re-bate if you have to wash your own work clothes/uniform. It looks like you have to sign up for self assessment...
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    Help identify a gold burner (not the usualll!!)

    Back in the 80's i had a Raleigh Burner, i got it 2nd hand so no idea where it came from, all i remember is the kids parents were quite well off and had a huge house! anyway onto the bike. It was a MK1 round tube frame, the frame was painted gold, more like a champagne gold with black flame...
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    Car bike carrier

    I have a Trek remedy and need to know what is the best boot mounted rack to go for, I've got one of these at present http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165477 Which is ok for traditional diamond shape frames but not ideal for full sus bike such as the remedy. It needs to fit on the...
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    Nice condition bike with no damage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I asked the guy if the frame had any damage with the forks being bent, he told me there was nothing wrong with the bike and couldn't see what damage what i was on about :shock: Dodgy or just stoopid :? :lol: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Carrera- ... 5aef9e8ab4
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    London o2 arena

    I've been twice to see bands and thought the sound was awful but i wasn't in the standing area, can anyone tell me if it's any better? I'm reluctant to go back there but otherwise it's a trek up the motorway to Birmingham NIA. Help :?
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    Raleigh Dyna Tech FORSALE/WANTED/SWAP

    This might be bit of a long shot but...... I have a Dyna Tech Encounter with an 18" frame, bike is in very good condition, almost showroom! But the main problem is it's a bit small for me and i would like to ride it a lot more this summer. So my question is this has anybody out there got a Dyna...
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    calling all mechanics!

    DIY Fault code readers! E.G the £30 types you get on the bay or argos........ Are they any good or worth buying. From what i can see they can only read DTC's if the engine light is on, is this correct?
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    Personal DAB radio

    Can anyone recommend a personal DAB radio. I keep thinking that it would be crap at picking any signal up, any one had/got one?
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    MOSFET problems (need a hi-fi techy!)

    I have a Arcam Alpha 5 amp that i 'cooked' and had repaired, i was told that where it got so hot the MOSFET internals had melted together and caused a short circuit. But..........it has happened again, (i know i should not have it that loud!!) I have now had it apart and can see what was...
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    Raleigh Team Banana

    I know this might have been asked before but i couldn't find anything on a search! What is the difference between the TEAM RALEIGH and TEAM RALEIGH BANANA bikes. I have just got a TEAM RALEIGH version and looking at banana versions on the net and ebay i can't see much difference apart...
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    Bottom brackets

    Can anyone recommend a good hard wearing hollowtech compatable bottom bracket thats gonna put up with the british weather for more than 5 months!! I'm getting fed up of replacing it all the time, i've been using Shimano up till now!
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    Bananaless banana

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT nice bike even without the original decals. The thing that makes me laugh is when he says "I took the 'Banana' stickers off as I thought they were a bit gaudy " :? All i can say is two things, 1,Bright orange!!!!! 2, The...
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    Bike frame repair/restore/custom painting

    I'm always seeing posts on here asking about frame painting or repair. it may be a full on restoration matching the original paint or getting a powder coat finish 'near' to the original. I have been looking to change my career path and would need to make up my wage somehow so it got me...
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