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Hello all, I have an steel bike made by Clive Bonavia without a seat clamp. I am told that at one time expandable seat posts were available. I can't seem to find one on line for a 27.2 reynolds 753 frame. Anybody have any ideas where I can get one. The current seatpost is gummed in! Cheers Pete

Hi, I am looking for ant Bonavia bikes or frames. Even if you are not selling please contact me with any photos as I am compiling a database. Thanks Pete

Hello everyone, I picked this lovely bike up recently which I am looking to restore. There is very little info on the net to confirm the exact model. It looks like a Squadra which has had a custom paint job. The forks are chrome and it has Campag dropouts and the typical pantographs. Does...

Can anybody help me identify this Peugeot that I picked up as a partly rebuilt bike? Frame number: Y1075250 (also has X6 stamped on the BB) Frame size and weight: Seat tube 56, Top tube 55, 1860g without forks. Forks 682g Seat tube internal diameter: 26.4mm Running gear: All Shimano 1050 date...

Hi, I am trying to identify the model and year of this bike which is in good nick. It has the moser M cut out on the bottom bracket shell and has the number 73. It also has half chromed rear seat and chain stays. I have tried to find a similar one on the net without success. It looks early...

Just pondering about this benotto, but given the lack of info on the internet, needed help to identify whether it is Italian or Mexican and what model. Any guess with the frame number?

Anybody seen one of these before. I have looked on Velobase and can find everything but.... It came off a 1974 Gitane Enghein mixte, looks to be waxed canvas and probably original. The stamp on the side says Wolber. Cheers Pete

Hi everyone, I have picked up a Sun Snipe, which looks to date from 1967ish. I picked it up for the Wrights W3N saddle, Campagnolo Gran Sport derailleur, which were in great nick. However, I am wondering what to do with the frame and whether it is worth renovating. it has a frame number 3483544...

I have acquired a Dura Ace EX rear mech which according to Velobase has a maximum capacity for a 26 tooth rear cassette. Has anybody run one with a 28 tooth six speed rear cassette?

Hi Folks, A few months back Midlife and Kermit kindly let me have one of my deceased birth Father's frames which I have restored and renovated ready for Eroica Britannia. It was re-sprayed by Vernon Barkers in Dronfield and assembled using Shimano 600 AX and 1981 period kit where possible...

Hi Everybody, I finally was given one of my Birth Father's bikes. See pics. I am trying to identify the spec and don't know how to tell what the frame material and forks are. He usually used Reynolds 531 Here is the spec so far: 14 Speed, 57cm frame – Champagne Generally excellent condition...

Hi there, Does anybody know anything about Cilo bikes. Are they reasonable quality and how good is a front free wheel. the bike in question http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Cilo- ... true&rt=nc I cant find much on the web about them. Regards, Pete

Hi, After trawling Ebay and Gumtree etc, I just can't seem to find anything suitable for my Mrs to ride in Eroica. So I thought I would ask the forum if there was anything knocking around......so to speak! The ideal criteria is: 51cm or 20 inch frame (she is 5'3") Mixte style with stem...

Hi folks, I am building a bike for the Eroica in June and wondered what your recommendations would be for a rear cassette to get me up those hills. I have Shimano 600AX running gear, which is a 52/42 chain ring combo and currently a six speed Shimano Uniglide cassette. Q: Should I or can I...

Hi, Looking for Bonavia frames or road bike, ideally 57/58cm frame, although any size considered. Always keen to see any pics even if you are not currently selling!