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ha ha .. done and dusted . new one fitted and bike back together ! I feel ever so proud of my self .. a fine sense of satisfaction fixing something yourself. thanks for the help And .. its like a new bike ! everything is tight and responsive .. Just a new back wheel to go and i think all...

so here it is .. Got the sucker off with a long pole and a blow torch... Phew do i feel manly the axel measures 122mm does that sound right ? what do those numbers mean on it ?

ha ha .. i tried to get my rabbits to help

yes it just stuck. i need a long pipe to extend my wrench like this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wzA6MsRPJE

i see there was some other posts while i figured out the photo. Thanks for you help everyone.. now if i can just get the old one off.......

does this picture help ? it is the only info i could see.

thats supposed to help ?? i cant make head nor tail of it.

thanks for the quick replies ... do i simply measure the axel once i have managed to get it all apart ? I assume so but I have never gone this far into fixing a bike before. As for the crank set.. it's got what it came with. It looks just like the one in your picture spudly. I wasnr planning...

Hi all .. its been a while .. the kids are finally old enough to not need lifts on my bike so i have started 'fixing' (breaking) it up. If i can manage to get bottom bracket off I will replace it for a new non-crunchy, non-wobbly one. Can anybody help me with the spec of what i should buy to...

Re: Nice pair of SHimano XT/Salsa wheels..... with a twist! where's the pictures gone ?

Re: Shimano 8spd shifters i think I want them shifters.... will they work on this ? viewtopic.php?f=1&t=222638

thanks I'll have a look for it.... Any tips on shifters ??

OK .... revive the thread .... So I haven't given up yet .. I fixed the stem with a part I bought on ebay and even serviced the gears .. it all running fine. I have a couple of questions if anybody can help me out. When I replaced the bolt in the stem I raised it up a bit .. its much more...

i have the same bike.. i am going to try to fix it up nut i havent got much of a clue. do you know what the spacing between the rear drop outs is .. i think i need to get new whells... they druch like mad .. and are not the originals anyway .. so if you are able to tell me what size wheels...

± GOTCHA... gotta love the internet .. give us a minute.. i'll get a ruler out ahhh the tape measure is in the sewing box in the bedroom bedroom .. and they are all a sleep. will br tomorrow till i can measure anythimg unless this is something i can find out online

rear drop outs are what exactly :?

nah.. you've lost me.. are you saying i need 135 mms ?

do you still have them wheels ? I am after some wheels for my 'new' bike . Its my first attempt at fixing up a bike . Would you wheels be be suitable ?? some details can be found here.. http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=222638 Cant pretend to understand what 130mm...

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sure thing.. Is there any tools I have to have ? i have done rpairs at our local free workshop 'cranks' in brighton and used tools for removing cranks and taking of gear cogs.. But i have always had expets on hand to help. They have shown me round the basics of keeping a bike going .. Even...