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I'm at the end of my build and today I tried to dial in my index shifting. The bike struggled to drop from 2nd highest to highest (smallest) cog. I changed both shifter and derailleur but exactly the same problem occurred. Then I noticed the hanger (dropout? - unsure of correct terminology)...

I'm after a Cantilever mount/boss which is threaded all the way to the top, as seen in the picture. Preferably silver please. Thank you

Does anyone know where I can buy a canti boss like the one pictured on the left, as opposed the right - threaded all the way to the top in size M8? I can find titanium ones from China on ebay and black M10 ones, but the only others I can find, the thread stops short and there is a metal bit...

As per title - having been sent (incorrectly) a bottom-pull NOS XC Comp derailleur from the USA, I am now after the correct Top-Pull Suntour XC Comp or Pro Micro Drive front derailleur with a 35mm band

Can someone please tell me whether the brake bosses on these Pace forks can be turned to the front or whether on this model they're fixed to be rear facing? (The only way I see them being able to be put to face forward is if the round metal parts are bolt covers - I had a little try at pulling...

Having stalled on my build I have now reached a stage of fitting the crankset and setting up the drive. I'm using Suntour XC Microdrive gear. My seat tube measures 35mm and I currently have a 115mm bottom bracket fitted. This makes the chainline to the middle ring 47.5mm. Can anyone with...

As per title, I'm after a QR seatpost clamp 35mm to fit a cable hanger that has a 40mm opening. I have a wanted ad for a Trek System 1/2 already but have had no joy yet. It's for a 1993 build so period correct-ish would be a bonus (Dia Compe etc) Thanks

As per title I'm looking for Tioga Alchemy in silver or similar 1 1/8 threadless. Must be vgc or nos and roughly period correct for a 1993 build (I appreciate most are threaded in this era) Thanks

Having dabbled in a few part-restorations and fixing up a few pub bikes, I'm finally doing my first bare frame build. I've picked the brains of many on here who have provided invaluable advice before starting this project, so thank you..I may well need more Retrobike knowledge on my journey! I...

I wanted to post to say a big thank you to Retrobike member @Splatter Paint . His fantastic Karma ad means I now have a perfect workhorse of a bike for work. I made a few changes to get it running how I wanted - parts bin RD LX m570, Alvio brake/shifters, new cables and housings, 8sp cassette...

I'm after a (System 1/2?) Trek seatpost clamp, as pictured. Thanks

As per title, to fit 1 1/8 threadless headset, in VGC in black if possible please.

I'm after a front quick release skewer in decent condition for a Suntour XC Pro hub please.

I'm currently prepping a frame and am considering removing the chainstay protector to allow for easier polishing. Is this a straightforward enough task (heatgun/ fishing line to remove?) and importantly, in people's own experience, can they be re-used if they're in a decent condition to start...

In trying to establish the correct bottom bracket axle length size do you need to account for the sizing of the seat tube to keep the shifting distance correct? For example, from what I've read, Suntour's MD XC Pro/ Comp crankset needs a 115mm Axle for its BB. But then do you need to account...

I have a Suntour XC Pro rear derailleur date stamped HF ('91) with no other visible markings on it and a pair of Suntour XC Pro Accushift Plus thumb shifters. They're marked Accushift Plus. I am going to run a Micro Drive 7 speed groupset and was wondering whether either/both of these are...

I want to run a Suntour MD XC Pro 21 speed set up on my next build. The bike has a 35mm seattube and the crankset is XC pro. I am yet to get the correct bottom bracket. I have a 73mm Grease Guard bottom bracket with a 130mm spindle and need a 68mm, 115mm spindle (I think) one. So, my questions...

Hi all and Happy New Year. I'm after some NOS or VGC rims for my 1993 Trek 8300 build. They will be laced to Suntour XC PRO Grease Guard hubs. Prefer period correct Mavic or Araya of possible. Thanks

I have a NOS Suntour 8 Speed Powerflo cassette that I would like to swap for a 7 Speed. Must be NOS and Powerflo Micro Drive. Alternatively, if you have a VGC, 7 Speed Micro Drive cassette for sale, let me know. Thanks

I have a Suntour Grease Guard bottom bracket, 73mm fitment with a 130mm axle that I would like to swap for a 68mm one with 115mm axle. In great shape and runs very smoothly despite a small nick which I've done my best to photograph in pic 2. Anyone have anything they're willing to swap or one...