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Hi is anyone able to tell me anything about this Raleigh. I’ve been after a Raleigh for a while to add to my Marin Muirwoods, and an old Peugeot I have but don’t know anything about this one seller had offered me a good deal on it. Thanks in advance

Recently purchased this bike for cheap has some pretty good parts on it just unsure what frame this is if anyone can help at all

hi guys, new here. ive rencelty got my hands on a Raleigh nitro to do a rebuild on. my bike was stolen recently and I've wanted to build a retro mtb for some time. so here it goes. I know its heavy but I don't mind, I'm used to little or no gears as i usually have road bikes. in my mind I...

Hi all, I’m looking for some help / advice. My father was previously an avid user of retrobike under the name Kirbdug and had a small collection. Unfortunately in December he passed suddenly leaving behind some of his mountain bikes. I’ve little knowledge of the bikes, mostly because one...

Hi All, First of all a quick apology, as my knowledge on bikes it terrible. Me and my wife moved into her grandads house recently, and with it came a couple of vintage bikes, which we would love to get one of up and running as a nice gesture for the family, and to use for some casual riding...

Hi all. Just registered and very new to (read “totally ignorant”) 90s mountain bike sizing - so pls bear with. Have seen a lovely P7 I’m keen to bid on (pics below). The frame size is described as: “Seat tube - 19in (17.5 c-c), Top tube 56cm (c-c). I’m 5’7” with a 30” leg. Idea is to have a...

Hi, after some advice. We’ve received this Tony Oliver Bike in our recycling workshop and we’d like some more information about it. It had been modified by its previous owner but we’ve removed that, cleaned everything up, replaced the chain and tyres along with all cables and outers (including...

Hey guys, im a long time lurker ready to jump into this forum. I bought an 80's frame with a seized seatpost that the previous owner tried to hacksaw out. They didn't manage to get it out, but sure did scrape the frame with the blade. After a whole bottle of lye, i finally destroyed the...

Morning chaps, Dynatech Diablo STX Ti w/ UGLI forks 1994. Why, OH WHY, can I not find any information anywhere? I feel like the catalogues were sacrificially burnt like ancient scriptures, or Luke Skywalker's "ancient Jedi texts". Any help would be awesome; I would just like some solid...

I recently picked up a mid-90s specialised Rockhopper for a very good price. I am planning a restoration, but before starting I have been trying to identify the year and model/spec. I would welcome some help! From my research so far (including checking the frame number against some useful...

Hi guys, Grabbed a cheap F900 off marketplace last night night, instantly noticed the head bearing were a touch rough... My question is how do you apply preload to them like a conventional 1"1/8 headset? Does its just rely on on the bearings being a snug fit? Also is there a top cap missing...

Apologies for the noob question but what is this threaded hole for? My google skills have let me down on this one. It's on the drive side chainstay just behind the bottom bracket: On an 80's raleigh road bike steel frame Chainguard mount or something else?