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So my Princess has gone to Cardiff Uni… & my daughter with her. 😜 So. What I wanna know is, where to she go bike shop wise that appreciates a RetroBike? You knows, for services/punctures/light repairs etc.. Tidy… (Please excuse the vernacular, as a family we’ve been religiously playing Gav &...

Well the New Years resolution of no new projects in 2023 was blown last night when I noticed @Gtpulse had posted this; https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1940s-gents-claud-arp.455132/ Well its in my size and I'm a sucker for WW2 memorabilia! For £45 I think it's a steal and will collecting...

For sale, my 1990 JT Tandem. A stunning machine that rides beautifully. I know I wont get back anywhere near what I put into it, but never mind. Collection or I can deliver at an agreed price. Paypal friends/Bacs bank transfer or cash But lets start with £1600 Build thread...

Selling both my Holdsworthy 60's Clauds. they're not getting ridden and I need the space (& the money for a Landrover restoration project) Paypal friends/bacs bank transfer or cash on collection/delivery please contact to discuss. Happy to post well packed in a bike box via Parcelforce48 for...

Need a replacement Shimano XTR HP-M901 (1-1/8”) fork crown race. Or is there another that will be a reasonable fit?

Well, I'm bored, so why not? Actually, I've been meaning to do this for some time now, ever since @IHateRain donated most of the correct running gear from his Titanius over in Germany to the cause. So, my German Titanius F41 00557 (which had a short life as a gravel bike, see here; ) is going...

Anyone want a big Claud? 24.5” (62cm) seat tube, June 1955 Jubilee with full chrome forks. I’d assume one of last badged as a Jubilee as these frames with the plain rather than fluted stay tops were called ”Buccaneers” from mid ’55 Pretty sound & straight with all original graphics, good BB...

Very nice, largest version, pretty much all there except for the saddle I think. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334618810803?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1bJ_RhyAQ4q&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=GEGSFj6JTW2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Frame number suggests January 1947, likely an International Club. Going cheap currently £40 starting bid + £20 postage. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394310264803?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=BIf-nwgVRMK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=GEGSFj6JTW2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Looking for an ‘87,’88 or early ‘89 Cape Wrath. Anything considered but must have the chain stay U-brake mounts. Cheers gang, keep ‘em peeled for old Peachy would you?

Question; How do I get some of my friends & family (who earn just about or in some cases under the National average wage) that Liz Truss is mugging them off?

Over the past few years I’ve had some fun developing saddle restoration ideas, born from not wanting to pay California prices for NOS/NIB saddles but still wanting something “Show presentable” and or still rideable. Happy customers during this time (off the top of my head - sorry if I’ve...

Small and very cheap 1989B (2nd version that year with the U-brake moved from under the chainstays to the normal seat stay position)...

Oops! Almost forgot that I had agreed to help out this month, sorry @raidan73 :eek: Original one owner from new special Usual rules, poll finishes in T-minus 7 days.

Mrs Peachy has found out some of her friends have started a ladies only riding social club. So she wants; Something fit for the road. Not bloody old! Comfortable. Simple gears, no front derailleur. Flat bar. Not embarrassing. Right then, as I’ve been down this road before 🤦‍♂️I’m not going...

Now then....... A number of RetroBikers who are part of that special band of JMC worshippers (aren't we all?) have asked me upon occasion about the best way of sorting out their Specialized grey saddles, well @Joe*Pro has grown a pair and taken the plunge. @Spudly is likely to be watching this...

Needed, any condition considered

Hello lovelies, I’m got an opportunity to upgrade my ‘91 XT clad Antaeus with some ‘92 XTR M900 bling, but as I want to keep the Maguras I won’t be swapping out the brakes. So the question is, will my current 7sp XT thumbies shift the extra gear or do I kneed to get a set of 8sp rapid fire XT...

Anyone got a 1-1/8” steering tube die that I could buy or even rent? Just don’t fancy paying Park tool prices!

Last week @tjs129 kindly pointed me in the direction of a £10 Claud Butler Cape Wrath on FB MP. I was proper chuffed that he did as it was a large 1993 (one of the few I’m missing) and from the photo it looks like the only unoriginal parts are the bars & saddle, both of which I’ve got. Right...