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They're sks chromoplastics. Really fiddly to fit around the disk brakes but the rack makes it easier.

rad bikes! This is mine, going for a 1x setup at the moment and I've ditched the rack/ guards for summer.

stumbled across this merino wool company in Derbyshire ( https://armadillomerino.com/ ) and have just received three tops from them. Very impressed. Never really worn merino before but it is super comfy and doesn't smell at all / get you sweaty

I was there this weekend (2nd time doing it) and it was perfect. Bike jumble/ food/ music and the Sunday ride were all great. Some of the descents aforementioned on skinny 23c tyres were sketchy but super fun to fly down.

I've gone on holiday for a few weeks so I won't be near the bike for a while. Constable I agree fully; get it running as cheaply as I can and see how it goes. Bianchi picks negative sorry and no idea what size it is as I'm away. I'm not to sure on MTB sizes anyway but I can do measure the various tube lengths.

Some inspiration:

I have been deliberating for a while how I can get into mountain biking on a budget and I've been looking for a retro MTB for a long time. I haven't got the money for something newer and this will really be just for bashing wheelies and short trips.

Anyway, everyone is clearing out their uni rooms this week and this bike was 2 minutes from mine with 'free bike' written on some paper taped to it. It is way too small for me, being 6ft5 (I think every mountain bike I've ever looked at is), but I reckon it's worth keeping.

It is a complete dawes, with shimano 200GS groupset with biopace chainrings. No idea about the wheels or anything else. I've never really messed about with mountain bikes or canti brakes before so this should be a learning process for me.

That makes sense then if yours is an early 90s model! Thanks. Looking forward to seeing its next iteration

Eroica in Britain isn't at all strict; cables can be tucked under bar tape etc and no one is going to scrutinise the year of your bike. However, 100% use downtube shifters!

I'll be there again that weekend so I'll try and spot you from your bike. Just a quick one having just read all of this thread - does a bike from 1993 have the same spacing as modern hubs? I want to do similar on an older frame, but always thought the dropouts were narrower than 130mm. Nice project :)

Buzzing

Such a banging deal

This thread is awesome! I'm heading to eroica this year so I'll look out for you/your bikes

Yeah they may be an upgrade; not complaining though! Yeah I need to sort out the paint really. Plan is to touch up what I can and protect it with a clear lacquer, being as careful as I can to protect the decals

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Few bits from @MattG87 arrived today. Awesome guy

Have you got a link to some front + rear shifters that would work please? Thanks, I agree. Not 100% sure on the bars yet, it depends what comes up

These are style of bars I'm after:

A few more pics

So I managed to pick up what I believe is a 1970s Raleigh Clubman locally. Seemed really original and complete on the advert, and the seller confirmed it had been in a shed most of its life. My size, 531, suntour + sugino mixed groupset, completely unworn but very original 27inch gum wall tyres.
Once my exams are over I plan to restore it but I have some thoughts/ questions for those interested. Once the pictures are added these will become more clear but for now:

1) How would you go about cleaning the frame up? degrease and a polish probably won't do because there is some surface rust. If I could match the paint I could tape up the decals and rub/spray the frame followed by a clear lacquer.
2) Can I simply mount the downtube shifters on the stem and does some can of shim exist for this? I've seen it done a lot and it's more practical / ergonomic.
3) This is a minor point but I am a fan of details, and the wearing off of the suntour and sugino decals bugs me, though there aren't replacements on eBay. Any thoughts?

1. Does anyone have some swept back flat bars for sale please and a longer quill stem please?
   
   

Thanks :)

Legend, will PM you. Some more details in case anyone else can help.

First year economics student at Sheffield Uni, looking to enjoy work when i graduate and not just work at a bank and hate my job (though I may do this and it could be enjoyable). Strong academic background, huge interest in beer and have worked at a pub since I was 17. I do some buying for them in Sheffield and other bits. It's hard to convey my enthusiasm/experience here. I want to use my 3/4 month summer productively, so I'm looking to help out a brewery or do something in the industry. If anyone has any ideas please get at me. I've spoken to some small breweries but it's not the type of thing they do.

Cheers

This isn't the same cycles in motion that is in Sheffield is it? didn't know they did framebuilding. Rad place anyway

Is the mercian still available please?

Does anyone work at a brewery? Need some advice please

thanks for the replies, please can I see a photo @Alphaone
After classic looks so probably silver pedals please, ideally with metal cages and black leather straps

Hi,

could do with a vintage black saddle and some caged pedals for a project. not looking to spend much and not got any specific requirements - cheers. If you could post that would be ideal but if not I'll be around St P/ Shoreditch on 29th/30th March

Thanks