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    Karma rims and tyres - Norwich collection only

    Hello, As per title, Mavic f519 32 hole, sun big fat mammoth 36 hole, and 2x Mavic x517 28 hole (one has tiny cracks in eyelets). Butterscotch michelin wildgripper steel bead and red shouldered Panaracer XC Fire road kevlar bead with red sides, tread ok on both. Free, just need collecting...
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    My Litespeed Frame

    Here it is :) http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... 1647026208
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    Old Hope brake servicing.

    Hello, There is justbackdated for Pace, Gil for decals, does anyone service and change seals for old Hope brakes? Matt :)
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    Litespeed Obed 1999 frame only 18.5" -sold

    Hello, Just tentatively testing the water, So frame only 19" Litespeed Obed, V-brake, suspension corrected, no dents, no cracks, bullet drop-outs. Imported from the good ol' USA 18 months ago, now just thinking I fancy a cliche steel Kona like when I was a kid. Picture of a few weeks ago...
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    Hope XC4 - removing pistons

    Hello, I'm really stuck trying to get the pistons out. I can only think the must be a special tool for getting these suckers out. Now the rub is I'm supposed to be on a ride on Wednesday evening. So if any one can offer a hand in Norwich to remove them/or just advice using items found in most...
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    Rigid fork 1" 1/8 steerer, 200mm, 425mm

    Hello, I'm after a rigid lightweight fork for my 1999 Litespeed to the above spec. I'm after carbon and pace RC31 ish, disc for international standard is my preference. Swaps for Orange Zero frame would be cool but also PayPal credits would be fine :) Cheers,
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    Norwich - Marriot's way

    Hi, Just wondering if any Norwich folk fancy a ride up and round Reepham on Marriot's way round the Christmas break. Work off some of the booze/pies. Cheers, Matt
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    ti on ti creak

    Hi, I know the creaking BB grease/no grease thing has been covered many times, so sorry. So I changed BB from a cro-mo RaceFace (on RF Turbines) to the ti version and I'm creaking. All installed with finish line grease to stop galling. Under drive pressure I'm creaking, but standing on the...
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    BR M951 pull apart

    Hi, My brakes felt rubbish so I've de-crapped and re-greased. Took a while, but very cathartic after years of neglect. Matt
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    Karma 'Dale Super V suspension forks collection from Norwich

    Hi, If anyone would like these feel free to have them. I'll hang on to them for a few weeks then they'll meet their maker. No brake studs, as robbed for parts! Can supply air pressure… 190mm from bottom of bearing to top of steerer. Collection from Norwich, or I'll meet you a short...
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    Cannondale brake bosses SORTED from my dads shed!

    Hi, I'm urgently seeking some cannondale brake studs ideally before next weekend, can anyone help with some UK based second hand or new for some Fatty Rs. Cheers Matt :)
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    27.2 mm seatpost SORTED

    As per title, I'm just about to buy a brand x one from CRC, however if there's anything more interest for £10-15 I'd like to know. (Hesitated when the Thomson's were £30... On CRC :( ) Just need to get my new bike on the road :) Cheers Matt
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    Another Klein Pulse (...trek) query.

    Hi, Mrs s_m is getting a retro bike and this time it's a Klein Pulse. It came without brake studs, Jon off of Kleinspainted sent me some and offered if they didn't fit to return them. http://www.kleinspainted.com/--one-stop-klein-shop.html They go in two turns and then bind up a bit...
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    Anyone got a headset press I could use in Norwich?

    Hi, As above, does anyone have one I could use in the area, would help kick start a build. Cheers Matt
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    Litespeed Obed rebuild page from page 3

    After recent purchases I'm not sure how I got this passed Mrs s_m (she is very very understanding) Now just the long wait and potential customs charges :)
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    Klein brake studs and shimano short chainring bolts

    Hi, I'm after some Klein Pulse brake studs and also some of the ~ 1997 LX/XT spider less chainring bolts. Many thanks Matt
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    Poor cable routing, should I go canti?

    Hi, I'm after some advice and or parts. Right hand side cable routing and a v-brake is meaning mushy lever (tried different flexi and 135o degree noodles) Any ideas or should I just go cantilever or go Paul v-brake (so I can flip the noodle) if so can someone save me from the hideous cost of...
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    NOS M950 hubs on ebay

    I'm after the rear only as I've already got the front, if I bought them the front would become 'stock' and that makes it a no-go (unless anyone just needs a front?) Item 181066489686 Cheers Matt
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    Pace 'Fat bike' Idita sport article

    Hi, Just remembering my unicorn bike from an MBUK article many years ago. It was a Pace RC200 being used in an Iditabike event, rims where doubled up, one Magura HS33 on the back, Pace forks. Does anyone have the article by chance? Big cheese eating bearded hardcore bloke riding it. Ta,
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    Balance AL350

    Hi, I'm fat, hopefully this old beast will inspire me to lose some pounds! First normal XC bike since my '98 Kona Caldera. Cheers Matt Frame: ~1995 Balance AL350 (bought as NOS 10 years ago and never ridden!) Fork: Pace Air Force Headset: FSA Stem: D-System Handlebar: Zoom...
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