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Thanks - it was done by http://www.alloycarecentre.co.uk/ - feel free to say you saw mine and speak to Steve Martin - top guy and excellent job I think. Brg, Saxon

A while back I posted an enquiry about restoring an Indian Fire trail and am pleased to say that the project is now nearly complete. I had the frame and stem/bar ends powder coated and obtained reproduction decals too. I've kept as many of the original components as were salvageable and added...

Right - making some progress at last! My local car bodyshop just recommended an alloy wheel place locally. Just spoken to them and they seem very fair: Option 1 - They dip frame to remove existing paint, I polish up £20 (Not sure how much work is going to be involved in this though!! -...

Interesting to read about colourtech here - might have to look for other options then - shame. Having done a lot of research I think chemically removing or water blasting are likely to leave the shiniest surface. Going to make some enquiries by p[hone today. Re: painting the stem and forkls...

Also some places seem to offer waterblasting and polishing which looks good: http://vapour-blasting.com/alloy-polishing/

So just taken delivery of a scruffy Indian Fire Trail I am planning to restore for my daughter. The purple forks and stem are scratched paint, the frame tubes are alu finish with a clear coat over them. Was planning to have the frame bead blasted and clearcoated but have just spoken with a...

Many many thanks to you all for the responses! Sounds like the best option will be to send the frame away for blasting, polish and lacquer. I certainly don't want to paint it at all and want to keep the frame looking like it did when new which I think is polished and clear-coated to prevent...

PM sent re: Manitou Saxon

So having drooled over the early 1990's Marin Indian fire trail for years I was never in a position to afford one back then but I just purchased one for my daughter to ride. She's 5ft 6in and still only 12 so I have high hopes this could build up into a really cool retro steed for her - and yes...

Re: Hi Longun, Good to hear from you and that looks ideal. I will PM you a few questions if that's OK principally size and how long you've had it etc. Brg, Jon

Hi there, I'm seeking a Raleigh M-Trax titanium framed mountain bike in medium size (17inch approx). The bike could be a a beauty in which case I would pay well or perhaps a bike that requires work. I've always loved these and wanted one and with my daughter outgroing her current steed would...

Thanks retro-guru - now to track one down! Saxon

I have always loved Raleigh bikes and still own since new my 1985 Raleigh Royal touerer which is magnificent! My daughter has just grown out of her small adult sized Scott MTB. She's only 12 but around 5ft5inches to 5ft 6 inches already so I am expecting her to be tall. I'm very interested in...