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  1. unclebuck

    What brakes are these?

    Hi all, just a quick question. Can anyone ID these brakes? I always thought they were Shimano Deore XT BR M739 - but now I'm not so sure. TIA.
  2. unclebuck

    SRAM Powerlink

    After all these years I've only just descovered it, it has to be a design classic... Eat yer heart out Shimano... 8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GnlOS5Bgn0
  3. unclebuck

    Wanted: Shimano xtr hb-m900 front hub 32 hole.

    Does anybody have one of these they are willing to part with? Must be 32 hole. TIA Rob
  4. unclebuck

    Shimano BB-UN55 Bottom Bracket 68x107

    Brand new, bought in error. I needed a 73mm width. :oops: Didn't realise until I was installing that it was the wrong size. My fault for not checking first, and taking somebody else's word for it that it was the size I needed. :facepalm: Anyway, thought I would offer it on here first...
  5. unclebuck

    Wanted: Retrobike Friendly Wheel Builder

    Any recommendations please? TIA
  6. unclebuck

    Should be interesting to see where this goes......

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/23128013 ... rid=229508 :shock:
  7. unclebuck

    Ritchey Logic cantilever brake pads

    Need a full bike's worth, so 4 in total. NOS or good used condition. Singles, pairs or why? Can anybody help please? TIA :wink:
  8. unclebuck

    A lovely old clanker...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mens-used-bic ... 4897.l4275 Someone local to Stratford-upon-Avon should snap this old school clanker up - £40 is worth it for the hub brakes alone... :) Paint looks good too and I don't recall ever seeing a Saracen with such fancy decals. Replace the Thumbies and...
  9. unclebuck

    My Ritchey P-21

    Hello In response to the request of a fellow Retrobiker (and to see if I can successfully embed images to a post) here is my Ritchey P-21 that I recent aquired from Christophe. It is very much a work in progress although as you will see many of the original parts are present. The wheels are...
  10. unclebuck

    Ritchey parts sought.... to complete P-21 build (updated)

    Hi all, I'm looking for some parts to complete my P-21 build Excellent condition or NOS preferably (lol) – but what have you – anything considered: 2 x pair Ritchey WCS cantilever brakes (sorted) :mrgreen: 1 x Ritchey Force Comp or Ritchey Force Lite WCS 1” quill stem (any colour...
  11. unclebuck

    Dolomite colours get everywhere :)

    Note the Klein Dolomite paint work on the guitars in this epic video :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0JPTgAtqzw
  12. unclebuck

    Boom!!

    This is getting silly.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Ringle-Ti ... fresh=true and... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-Ringle-Tu ... fresh=true bidding wars? sometimes it's tempting to put a 'nuclear' bid in to make sure you win - but if two people do that, the result can be... ouch :)
  13. unclebuck

    Best place to get wheels built up?

    Hello all.... Who do people on here recommend - both on quality and price - for getting a wheel built up if I supply the hub and the rim? Thanks in advance. Rob
  14. unclebuck

    Crank lengths

    ...are typically 175mm in my experience. Having just bought a pair of M737s I found that they are 170mm in length... So my question is - what the advantages/disadvantages of using the shorter length? :?
  15. unclebuck

    Flippen Heck...

    840 quid?? :shock: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150999363933? ... fresh=true
  16. unclebuck

    987 Purple Cantis

    Was pretty pleased to pick these up for less than a fiver :D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Anodi ... true&rt=nc They've arrived now and anodised cantis themselves clean up like new. I'm soaking the rest of the parts in oil for a few days then will gently clean... Again I think...
  17. unclebuck

    Any tips for removing a recalcitrant crank arm?

    I have a square taper XT crankarm that won't budge. It's getting worrying as I will need to remove it a some point for a service. Tried to pull it off in the usual way but I managed to strip the thread :oops: I've been soaking WD40 into it and riding on it without the retaining bolt in for...
  18. unclebuck

    3DV or other purple anno outer chain ring

    Not too fussy about the size as long as it's sensible, but it has to be purple and in NOS condition. Cheers Rob
  19. unclebuck

    Onza HO cantis up for grabs...

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330732436468? ... 500wt_1256 Just sayin' :D
  20. unclebuck

    Klein servicing in the UK - who can do it?

    Hi there A quick question for the wise ones on this forum. Who in the UK can carry out repairs and servicing on Klein Attitude frames? For example replacing bottom bracket and MC1/MC2 headset bearings etc? Any advice or recommendations would be most welcome. Cheers :)
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