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Been looking at various classic bikes for sale on the net . As we know very little is selling . Some lovely machines,one nice hand built one has been relisted three times already . I wondered how much demographics is effecting the market . Many classic marques mean little to most cyclists...

I reckon I could get the missus to make me some of them from old toe straps .

This needs a price please ,forum policy and moving to the bikes for sale thread . Pictures paint a thousand words

A steerer thread reaming tools one of the few tools I don’t have .

I will ring Mercain and see if they will do it .

Thanks for the offer. The problem is it seems an odd ball size on the old Calton cobra I am fettling. The thread on the steerer is not 24 tpi . I have ran up a old lock nut from my junk box . No idea what it cam off. Maybe it's 26 tpi all very frustrating. I dropped a pm to spokesman to see if...

Well I have justed tried to buy a 1 inch threaded headset locally, not a chance . I realise the demand isn't big for this size anymore. Hey ho , off to the internet. The nearest was 16 miles away up the busy A6 . No issue normally but I have man flu . So riding up is a none starter.

Lovely looking machine.

Does anyone have a 25mm seat post they would part with please . Nothing fancy, just a basic steel one .I have plenty of cradles. For Carlton Cobra . Why Cheers Paul. 25.4 is to big

My favourite. Not installed on a bike at this time.

A lot of cracking machines on this thread ,I have really enjoyed the pictures. Some years ago whilst on holiday in France l found a long established bike shop . Purchased a nos Ideale record 80 touring saddle complete with an adjustable cradle. This is far better than anything I had seen in...

Ouch

No ball buster gear lever.

Yes a Derby bike ,about 3 miles from the factory.

I had better explain better. I was on holiday on Crete and I saw the bike for sale on the bay ,back in the UK. It was a local to home listing . Basic Mercain model . It might be a Campionissimo 1970s kit 27x 1 1/4 wheels and a new Brooks Swift saddle. I was on the look out for parts for...

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Whilst on holiday on Crete I found this for sale on the bay . Half hour walk from home

Model R559 ..as new never fitted £ 45 including post . Plenty of info on the net .

Delayed due to being on Crete . Now back home will post pictures.

Found this on Crete this week