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  1. Steve Kish

    WANTED - 57cm / 58cm frame alloy or steel

    With forks (carbon if alloy or steel if frame the same), standard threaded English bracket, threadless 1-1/8" steerer and top tube centre-to-centre of 57cm or if sloping top tube, VTT in 57cm. No mudguard fittings and although not fussed about colour, nothing dented, bent or too scratched. I...
  2. Steve Kish

    Wanted - 26" MTB wheels with rim braking surface.

    Looking for the above, not too worn. Decently smooth hubs and rims with not too much wear on braking surface. Standard q/r axles. To replace my trusty Shimano WH-M505 that are due for retirement. Not too far from Heathrow Airport as I'll collect these for cash one evening or weekend or can...
  3. Steve Kish

    WANTED - Charge Spoon saddle

    I'm after a black 'un in the old style of a slippery vinyl and perforated upper and in relatively good condition. They stopped making these in 2012. Anyone selling?
  4. Steve Kish

    Wanted - Suspension forks for V-brakes

    I've recently re-converted my trusty Marin Pine Mountain from hybrid to MTB. Wasn't too hard a job with just a pair of 26" WTB knobblies but I'm now looking at suspension forks. It has a 1-1/8" threadless steerer and V-brakes and needs at least 210mm of steerer. To keep in with the period...
  5. Steve Kish

    Early Dura Ace front hub.

    Circa 1986 from the D/A 7400 series, once part of a set of road wheels on Mavic SSC grey rims belonging to former World Champion Tony Doyle. 32-hole with all holes perfect. Comes with original skewer and springs and spins beautifully.
  6. Steve Kish

    Campag Record small flange rear hub.

    Standard block threading 1.37 x 24TPI with threads 100%. Comes with original skewer and springs and was once part of my 1980s time trial bike. 24-hole fitting and all holes perfect. Spins beautifully - as expected from what was then the top gruppo. Looking for £30 collected or can post at...
  7. Steve Kish

    Vintage 1960s Campag tools

    All bought by me circa 1966/68 from JD Whisker in Willesden Lane, Kilburn and Shorter Cycles (pre-Shorter Rochford) in Woodhouse Rd, N. Finchley. Campag original 'Peanut Butter' spanner, used either with the crank extractor or to tighten the nuts on Pista hubs. Excellent condition. £50...
  8. Steve Kish

    WTD - sexy retro 26" tyres for retro MTB build ...

    .... pref. in gumwall finish, summat like Smoke Lite / Dart combo, Onza Porcs or similar.
  9. Steve Kish

    WTD - 26" q/r wheels, non-disc ...

    ... to take 9-speed Shimano cassette. Within sensible distance of Heathrow and in new-ish condition. Cash waiting after inspection. Have dosh - will travel. :mrgreen:
  10. Steve Kish

    My touring / trekking / 'go anywhere'adventure bike.

    This is my 'go anywhere' touring / trekking / adventure bike. I've had it for a few years but I've maintained it carefully and all-in-all, it's in very good condition and works perfectly. It's based on a classic Marin mountain bike and has been adapted for long-distance road touring. Resprayed...
  11. Steve Kish

    My trekking / touring /adventure bike.

    This is my 'go anywhere' touring / trekking / adventure bike. I've had it for a few years but I've maintained it carefully and all-in-all, it's in very good condition and works perfectly. It's based on a classic Marin mountain bike and has been adapted for long-distance road touring. Resprayed...
  12. Steve Kish

    Retro spanners for MTB headsets

    Pair of ToolZ headset spanners for 36 and 40mm headsets. Circa late 1980s / early 1990s. I bought these to adjust the oversized 'Evolution' headset on my Alpinestars Al-Mega XT, which I now miss. :cry: In good condition - may now be re-named as Ice Toolz - £30 the pair
  13. Steve Kish

    Retro tools from the 60s, 80s and 90s - Campag, Dura Ace etc

    Another chance for members to grab a few bits before my next bike jumble ... Dura-Ace TL-PD30 pedal spanner, circa 1985 and specifically marked for the PD-7400 pedals. Not been used for over 30 years and still in good condition with only slight marks through use, hence £10...
  14. Steve Kish

    Wanted - winter frame 23.5"

    Summat like a Holdsworth Special or Gazelle A-Frame, so in essence, a road bike frame with a bit extra clearance for full mudguards and brazed-on fittings for full guards. Not too far from Heathrow as I'd like to look. Decent dosh waiting for a nice 'un. :mrgreen:
  15. Steve Kish

    Shorter frame - 23.5" - Reynolds 531c - circa 1987.

    Measured 23.5" top tube and 23.5" seat tube. Comes with Dura Ace headset, Campag seat bolt and Campag free-moving rear end adjusters and Campag hex. bottle cage boss bolts. Some paint scratches, as expected from a 30-year old frame but no rust whatsoever as the bike has been dry-stored for at...
  16. Steve Kish

    Maillard Dural block - 6-speed - 12-17.

    Whole block weighs just 131gms. Some cosmetic damage but teeth are fine. £40 posted to UK address..
  17. Steve Kish

    I'll be taking this lot to a bike jumble ...

    .... so if anyone wants to make me an offer before it goes, feel free :- CINELLI RECORD BLACK QUILL STEM 13CM SUNTOUR CYCLONE REAR DERAILLEUR SUNTOUR CYCLONE FRONT DERAILLEUR - BRAZE ON FIT SUNTOUR CYCLONE BRAKE CALIPERS - NO SHOES OR BLOCKS SUNTOUR CYCLONE CRANKS 170MM SQUARE TAPER 52/42...
  18. Steve Kish

    The old fellah is back ...

    ... after almost a 6-year absence. I'm now 100% road as my MTB was sold about 3 years ago. Still plodding about convincing myself (but nobody else) that I'm able to ride without an ambulance following me ... :mrgreen: My current rides are still my old trusty Marin Pine Mountain that's been...
  19. Steve Kish

    Decent Presta valve chuck.

    I use one of the big brass Silca chucks but after some use, the air leaks from the rubber seal so that no amount of tightening will stop it. Probably the file effect of the serrations on the valves. Anyone use one that goes on smoothly and locks with a lever? Must be either a chuck or...
  20. Steve Kish

    Veloce 9-speed shifting problems.

    I’m having some indexing problems with my Campag 9-speed Veloce system, rather weird ones! I’ve bought a new set of levers and a cassette (13-26) and also new cables. I have a Veloce front and rear mech (short cage) but these came with the bike, although they don’t seem to be worn. However...
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