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A question for the collective. Based around my Ridgeback 604 SIS build here - https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/boy-o-boys-1989-ridgeback-604-sis.476550/ The rear is an unmolested 130mm rear axle spacing. The Catalogue spec says this is a 7spd rear. I'm looking to rebuild the Mavic M7CD rims...

Hi all. I'm after a pair of Mavic M6CD or M7CD rims for a catalogue correct build on my 1989 Ridgeback please. They can be either 32H or 36H but must be a matching pair. I'll source a pair of hubs to suit the hole count later but I don't want to limit options at this stage. NOS would be...

Here's another new arrival in the boy"O"boy collection. I've lusted after one of these since 1989 after reading the Freewheel catalogue from that year over and over again. For me, there were several standout bikes in there....The Kestrel MXZ, near the back of the Catalogue - The Pace RC100, but...

Hi all. Here's a question for the Kona experts out there. Me and a work colleague have found an abandoned Kona Explosif on site. Looking at the Catalogue specs....I'm almost certain it's a very faded 'purple' or a blue 1991 Explosif. The decals are all original....some of the XT is still there...

Hi all. Completely out of my bicycle knowledge comfort zone here, I'm normally over on the pre 97 mtb section. I've offered to help out a family friend. He is the father of my brother in - law. Now in his mid - eighties and no longer able to ride. Back in the 70's and 80's he was a successful...

Hi all. I'm after the final piece of the parts Jigsaw needed to complete my XC pro/ Off road Pro-flex build. I've missed out on 3 NOS ones now - either wasn't quick enough on the bids or the shop stock inventory didn't match what they'd sold. This is obviously a hard to find part so I'm prepared...

Hi all. As description - I'm after a VGC Suntour XC pro front mech, bottom pull in a 28.6mm flavour. I have a VGC 35mm version of the same if you're looking for a trade. * 23/03 UNSORTED!!!* *EDIT* Thought I'd got one sorted....but when I went to fit it was 31.8mm I could use this with a...

Hi all. As headline - Blue anodised 46T middleburn chainring 110 bcd (came off a m550 LX crank) See pics for condition £20 plus postage *SOLD* Pace 34T Champagne anodised middle ring. 110 bcd (came off M550LX crank) See pics. £15 plus postage Any questions. Please PM Cheers boy"O"boy

Hi all. Offering this wheelset complete with Tyres/ screw-on cassette and matching skewers. Hubs: Early Hope Titanium anodised blue. No cracks/ fading. 32H. Good logos. Rims: Silver Campagnolo Ateks 32H Silver. Concave braking surface profile. Rear wheel was built in 1993 and is a low use...

Hi all. I'm offering up these Kooka Racha V-brake levers. Good green anodising on both sides. Lever foams are in good condition. See pics. I'd rate these as an 8/10 Asking £160 plus postage on these.*SOLD* I'm happy to ship overseas, obviously postage will be added at cost depending on...

Hi all. Been meaning to get round to starting a thread for this project. In true boy"O"boy thread tradition, I'm aiming to include research and step by step progress with plenty of pics throughout. It's got to start somewhere. So I've made a brew and got myself a copy of MBUK Jan 1990. This...

HI all. The MBUK scanathon continues..... Diamond Back Dual Response review. JMC in Lanzarote. cheers. boy"O"boy

Hi all. Though I'd add this one from the recent MBUK scanathon. Apologies if this has already been added here before. Cheers. boy"O"boy

As the title says..... Surly this has to be the definitive guide to grips that were available up to 1993. No Inclusion of Madison or Scott grips though? Anyone looking for Period grips for their build is probably going to find what was available here - MBUK APRIL 1993 Cheers. boy"O"boy

Hi all. Been on an MBUK scanning frenzy recently whilst looking for articles for another member.... Thought these might be of interest / make some good reading. MBUK May 1993 Suspension ~The full Low down Cheers all. boy"O"boy

Hi all. Putting a wanted thread out there for various parts needed for my Serotta Offroad Proflex build. It's a slow burner so this wanted thread may run for a while or wishlist updated - had a lots of success with one for my Klein previously so I'm hopeful again! Here goes. 1. Suntour XC pro...

Hi all. Putting out a hopeful 'wanted ad' for a specific flexstem for my Serotta Offroad Proflex restoration. I'm after a MK2 Offroad (not Girvin) flexstem in a 1" quill....ideally in the neon yellow colour. Here's a pic. Steel quill in black. No holes in side. Bolt on brake noodle...

F/S as complete wheelset 36H Araya RM20 Dark ano on Shimano M732 XT hubs. Good bearings and cones/axles. Logos are faded though. Rear free hub replaced with new. Wheels running straight and true. No buckles or wobbles. Included in sale are- Correct rubber handled QR skewers Shimano SG-70...

1992 Vetta Lite saddle. One scuff to rear, slight mark to top. Part logo on LHS but overall great condition. See pictures. Date stamped Jan 1992. £60 plus postage. PM me for accurate Postage costs. Can post overseas at cost. Payment PayPal F+F or pay fees. Cheers. boy"O"boy

Shimano M730 XT seatpost. 27.0mm 9/10 condition. No fading/ thinning of anodising. Was NOS when purchased. Slight mark on bottom end from insertion but that's it. Everything else is mint. See pictures. £95 plus postage. PM me for accurate Postage costs. Will post overseas at cost. PayPal f+f...