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Has anyone here ever used cranks longer than 170mm? Maybe some of the testers here? If so what was your experience of them? Indurain used 180's I think. I've seen pics here of some with the L shaped cranks, what were they like to ride? I'm just curious.

Thinking back to when I started road racing in the early 80s as a young teen. Quite a few others who raced had wheels with large flange hubs. They were so common I didn't think much about it at the time. What I'm curious about is why they were so common on road wheels of the time and earlier...

Just wondering, I'm changing cables on my Ergopower, late 90s Record 8sp version, Brifters are the 9 speed version (pointy tops), but cassette is 8sp. I only use 4 or 5 on the cassette, the mid ones on it, so that's not an issue for me. The downtube cable adjusters, and the barrel screw thingy...

Traditional steel frame building in the UK is to be placed on the Heritage Crafts "red list" meaning it's recognised as being in danger of dying out, so various initiatives are planned and a meeting is to take place between independent frame builders and Heritage Crafts. Apparently those that...

On tubs since 1981, started repairing them not long after, I could never afford to just throw them away. It's never been an issue for me, but just out of idle curiousity I looked on YouTube, and there's not even a single video on repairing a tub puncture, it seems to be bring a sealant (have...

I'm sure I'm not alone in not riding my 2 beloved steel bikes on wet roads in winter, so I'm curious as to how others maintain theirs while in storage to all intents and purposes for the next few months. Assuming not taking it or them apart and storing in boxes or similar. A daily do with a...

I messed up with this link so please delete! Thanks. youtube.com/watch?v=zqLzO3wkc_k&ab_channel=Veteran-CycleClub

Just wondering how members here keep vintage chrome looking as good as possible without resorting to Brasso type products?

http://www.astebolaffi.it/it/lot/758/35/detail Also his Sydney 2000 bike http://www.astebolaffi.it/it/lot/758/36/detail Auction of contents from the Team Mercatone Museum.

Lots of NOS goodies here. www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?item=25368277 ... =250&rt=nc

This is my Rapparee in Columbus SLX 56cm c/c. Made to measure for me in April 1987 by Des and Ken Maye, Rapparee framesets. Based in Clonard, Co. Meath, Ireland, the frames were very popular as cycling boomed in Ireland due to the Roche and Kelly factor. They built in Reynolds and Columbus. I...

Hi, just wondering if I was going to upload bike pictures here what the best resolution is for digital camera or phone camera. Thanks.

I'm sure you've all saw this but anyway. ebay.co.uk/itm/Miguel-Indurain-Pinarello-Banesto-original-Tour-bicycle-1994-Campagnolo-Record/123667304067?hash=item1ccb254e83:g:h~AAAOSw3CdcgRtU Oh dear it won't link, apologies, can't seem to delete post either. Sorry everyone!

Hi, I'm fitting my 1987 Rapparee (Irish made frame in SLX) with late 90s Record Ergopower components, I've fitted the gear cables and any advice about the cable adjuster on the rear derailleur? Should the adjuster be screwed up or down to begin with, to index it properly? It's an 8 speed...

Hi, I'm fitting Record Ergopower to my frame that had downtube shifters, I have Campag guides to go where the gear levers were. They have an adjuster screw, and I'm wondering how to set them after I've threaded the cables through, whether screwed down or up or halfway? Thanks.