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  1. J

    Wanted TREK - grey fleece drawstring top beanie type hat - 1994?

    Hello all, does anyone have a grey fleece TREK drawstring top hat from the mid '90's please? Mine is starting to look a bit worn out. Would like another. Let me know if you can help. Thanks. Jon
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    dirt jump frame rear hub spacing

    Advice please. If I was to buy a dirt jump frame to build up a bike, what rear hub spacing should I choose? Options look like 135 x 10 or 142 x 12 Is the 142 what is called 'boost'? Is that width necessary on a single speed?
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    Sold 1993 Flite Titanium Saddle - NOW £50

    1993 Flite Titanium Saddle. Excellent condition - no scuffs on the corners or nose. There is one very small partial cut mark in the leather. It's about 4mm long (rear right) but doesn't look like it all the way through, but I don't want to pull at it to see. NOW £50 + postage. :xmas-big-grin:
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    Friday Night Wheel Build

    I've decided it's finally time to swap out the 25 year old 117 Ceramic for a NOS one i've been sat on for a while. I nearly u-turned after taping the new rim to the side of the old rim - the ceramic coating is starting to look patchy but for a moment i wondered if this is really a job for...
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    Getting used to a modern bike?

    Hi All, Interested to hear peoples thoughts on getting used to the geometry of a modern bike. I've had a couple of test rides and am concerned that what should be the right size bike for me feels big (a large). Is this to be expected for the first few rides until I get used to it? The...
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    Shimano M950 XTR Front Derailleur 34.9 bottom pull

    Help please! I am looking for a Shimano M950 XTR Front Derailleur 34.9 bottom pull. Thanks.
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    Dia Compe Aheadset 1/18 (silver)

    Looking for a Dia Compe Aheadset. Not sure of the exact model, it's one one that came on high-end Specialized in 94 or 95. Looks like the image below. Can anybody help please?
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    Disc rotors - is it ok to use aluminium bolts?

    What are people views on using aluminium bolts on disc rotors? It's a Sram/Avid set up with 180/160mm rotors. For context, this is for a kids bike (a 10yr old) not on a full on DH bike. Your opinions and advice appreciated
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    Bottom Brackets & Syncros Stem

    Having a clear out.... Shimano BB-UN51 73mm shell, 113mm axle. Bearings feel smooth. I don't it's been used that much. £10 posted to UK Zero Titanium Bottom Bracket - FOR PARTS - 73mm shell/cups. 125mm axle, but the axle is not square - the two tapers are off set by probably 5 degrees...
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    Alternative front end set up

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Adult-Bike/3 ... Swa31fA3WU I can't work out which round the bars / forks would ride better? :facepalm:
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    Wanted - 17" Mountain Bike for £75 ish

    Hi, can anyone help... A friend is looking for a basic bike to ride around town / with the kids and asked where was best to look so i said I post a wanted ad on here for him and see what was out there.... Budget of around £75. Doesn't need to be pretty, but mechanically sound. 17" frame...
  12. J

    Shimano Sora left hand crank arm black 170mm

    Hi Does anyone have a Shimano Sora fc3550 left crank arm. 170mm in black please? Thanks, Jon
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    Answer Taperlite (Silver) & 2 x tyres

    Answer Taperlite (silver) uncut. some scratches around the stem clamp area. £25 posted within the UK 26 x 1.95 black wall Tioga Factory XC R (rear?) tyre. Used condition £9 posted within the UK 26 x 1.25 Specialized Fatboy Flak Jacket Tyre. Only used a few times on a turbo trailer - still has...
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    Paint colour for 1995 Specialized FSR

    Hi All, Does anyone know the colour code, or a really good matching paint for the red of a 1995 Specialized S Works FSR? I want to source a small pot of paint to carefully touch up the paint chips on the underside of the down tube and bottom bracket. (Its too good for a re-spray and the patina...
  15. J

    Answer Aggressor Grips (Black or Red)

    Hi All, does anyone have any NOS or really good condition Answer Aggressor grips kicking about they would be interested in selling? Black or Red colour preferred. Cheers. JB
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    Syncros stem bolt

    Please can someone help me properly describe the bolts i need for the bar clamp of a syncros stem? I think it's an M5 thread? (the same as a bottle boss bolt) (Threaded part is 20mm long. Head is approx 8mm diameter and 5mm high.) Any recommendations where to source this in titanium? Cheers.
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    would this work with a new chain?

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-XTR- ... SwE8Vb232d :facepalm:
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    M950 / M951 / Octolink v1 Bottom Bracket

    Please can anyone help? I think i currently have an M951 bottom bracket. It's sealed version. Anyhow, it's sounding rough and clicking, so replacement time... Its for a 73mm shell, with a 112.5mm axle. Does anyone have anything they are willing to sell that I could replace it with? Thanks, Jon
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    NOS Onza Aggro & Honch Tyres (kevlar bead / tan wall) SOLD

    Onza Aggro (front) & Honch (rear) Tyres. 26 x 2.1". Kevlar bead (folding). These are a great front/rear specific tyre combination in the classic tan side wall style. Anyone that's ridden these tyres will know how good they are all year round. Can't recommend them highly enough - I just don't...
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    NOS Onza Aggro & Honch Tyres (kevlar/tan) £50 inc postage

    Onza Aggro (front) & Honch (rear) Tyres. 26 x 2.1". Kevlar bead (folding). These are a great front/rear specific tyre combination in the classic tan side wall style. Anyone that's ridden these tyres will know how good they are all year round but particularly in the dry. Can't recommend them...
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