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So there is Godwin's Law: the longer an online discussion grows, the higher the probability of mentioning Hitler. When discussing bicycle maintenance, it becomes apparent that you could substitute the term "Hitler" and replace with "Sheldon Brown". Not that I am equating Sheldon with the the...

...been filming with the BBC. So what has this to do with Retrobike? My beloved, shiny Pace Rc200 f8 will be starring in an episode of "Close Calls - Caught on Camera". I've been a member of my local mountain rescue team (Kinder) for about 15 years. Last year we had a job, where a chap went...

BITD I really really wanted a pair of Iridium Frogskins. They would have complimented my green and white Etto helmet beautifully, in a way that would only ever have been tolerated in the early 90s. But it was never to be, no point buying them as I wear specs. Oakley rx lenses were...

Warning retrobike induced OCD calamitous woes... My winter road bike has permanent mudguards fitted. The front guard skews to the left at the front, i.e. not square and true to the forks and wheel. Which in the grand scale of things really isn't that important. But it bugs the pants off me. If...

Warning retrobike induced OCD calamitous woes... My winter road bike has permanent mudguards fitted. The front guard skews to the left at the front, i.e. not square and true to the forks and wheel. Which in the grand scale of things really isn't that important. But it bugs the pants off me. If...

...which when put together clash horribly. Clearly a lesson in picking just one anodised colour. (Pretty darned pricey too) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Litespeed-Ti- ... 4adf7436c4

...which when put together clash horribly. Clearly a lesson in picking just one anodised colour. (Pretty darned pricey too) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Litespeed-Ti- ... 4adf7436c4

...which when put together clash horribly. Clearly a lesson in picking just one anodised colour. (Pretty darned pricey too) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Litespeed-Ti- ... 4adf7436c4

After spending what seemed like many hours* attempting to install a new front mech to the Pace I gave up in disgust, took it to the shed and came back inside to make a casserole. Yet my road bikes, new mech installation is a 5 minute job as they are braze on front mechs. Much simpler, much...

My quest for a perfect 95 series front mech, took a turn down the cul de sac of too much red wine and ebay. Saw this immaculate mech and jumped. My sober self realised it was TOP PULL mech, wheras I need a bottom pull. 31.8 diameter, 66-69° chainstay angle. This mech is just one step away from...

<insert swearing of professional quality from opening scene of 4 weddings and a funeral> Pace overhaul going swimmingly, until now. Decided to rebuild 952 xtr rear mech. And completely beggared up lower knuckle pivot spring (or p-spring as Mr Zinn describes it in Zinn & Art of MTB Maintenance)...

The rebuild of my Pace continues, carrying on from my steam cleaning pranks yesterday I now have the results of citric acid rust removal.(yes, hangs head in shame for having rust on my pace). Wow! Should really have taken pics. For scientific explanation and good pics google tool restoration...

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Today I have mostly be playing with my Vax steam cleaner. It's great. Got the bathroom nice and shiny. Then I started thinking (which is dangerous). It's absolutelyflippingbrilliant and cleaning deep down muck from Ringlè bottle cages. I have 2 silver cages which look sort of grubby. But no...

Don't s'pose anyone knows the RAL number for the silvery grey of Pace RC38 Airforce IIs? Or even a suitable touch up paint? Thanks in anticipation

Hi, about to give my rc200 a bit of TLC as a few bits are looking a little tired. I know that there are folk on here who are an absolute bloomin whizz as making things look like new. I'm not one of those people. However I would like to learn. After much searching I have not found a general...

Need a new headset for road bike - a Dolan Mythos. It takes an Alpina integral 45*45. The Alpina is okay but I was wondering what other options are available. to be very honest headsets have become confusing, integrated, integral, drop in, then of course all the different size options. I...

Right I can build bikes, I understand mountain bikes and road bikes. Don't have a chuffin clue about BMX bikes. Just bought a BMX for radartling#2 - needs a little work. Grips and brakes need replacing/tweaking. Rear brake is a U brake type thing that has funny cables, front has some pretty naff...

31.8 Hope seat collar, gun metal grey colour. Little use, excellent condition £11 posted. SOLD This is NOT the qr version. Pic to follow More steerer stuff in the road parts for sale (including odd 1" stuff)

Pics to follow, all prices exclude postage. I want to ensure I only charge what it actually costs. 1" kit:- 1. Alpina straight carbon forks, £25. SOLD 2. FSA Carbon steerer star fangled nut bung thing Works like a Hope hed Doctor. Retaining spring a little worse for wear, its job is...