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    Shimano 600 (1980s) v MF-TZ500-6 (2025)

    Some of the 80s Maillard ones did this after a bit of wear
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    Wanted Cardboard bike frame box

    Ask on the MTB side of the site also
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    Handlebar tape red or two tone red yellow

    Plain red for sure
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    Advice on buying first vintage road bike?

    A few comments I'm going to add Tyre size alone hasn't made pros faster. There's a raft of reasons, many relating to bike technology, others relating to biology/diet/bike fit/riding style At last years ToB there was a 50/50 mix of 30mm tyres at 70psi and 25mm at 100psi so I'd say the jury is...
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    Paul Hewitt Columbus Niobium Steel

    Which reminds me of a funny story. I once went out on my carbon bike with the local CTC group. This old boy looks at it, picks it up and says 'my saddle bag is heavier '. So I says to him ' what's in it? I can't think how I'd fill it for a simple day ride'. He looks at me and tells me has...
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    Columbus cromor - Mystery frameset

    An interesting insight. However, you did say seamed tubeset and thicker-walled, so those alone place it further down the ranks for good reason. If I was looking for that 'special build', I wouldn't look to Cromor. At the same time, I wouldn't reject a Cromor frame outright on the bases that...
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    Sorted Shimano 600 first gen crankset and/or SR Apex crankset

    There's an Arabesque on here that might still be available https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/shimano-600-arabesque-campagnolo-record-strada-cranksets.491688/
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    Wanted DuraAce first gen nds crank

    I can't help sorry, but it's probably worth stating the required length
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    Columbus cromor - Mystery frameset

    From what I remember, Cromor isn't up there in perceived quality with SL, SLX etc, it's slightly lower. But not to the point where it's crap. Probably like 501 is to 531
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    Sorted Shimano 7 speed Hyperglide HG90 12-23 12-25

    Think I have an unused still in box 12-21 somewhere. That's a bit smaller than what you specified but let me know if you want me to unearth it
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    For Sale 1997 Merlin Ti road bike

    You've really underpriced this. Personally, I'd pull the post and have a rethink
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    The Health and Nutrition Thread

    Psychological not physiological?
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    RX100 shifters woes - any advice?

    Mine too. But only the left one ??
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    Sold Ultegra hydraulic calipers on Shimano brifters.

    Not surprised. You've really underpriced these and someone scored a winner
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    Sorted CrMo Steel Fork 1" 210mm threaded or 250mm Ahead

    Keep it quiet, you may get jailed for being a spy
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    Dealing with reluctant measurers..

    You could argue an older bike doesn't need support. Parts are fairly generic. Any basic shop or DIY enthusiast can repair it. What extra support is necessary? Joe Public isn't as special as us and doesn't need to know that the head angle on a 54 is 72° but on a 56 is 73°
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    Dealing with reluctant measurers..

    Exactamundo
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    Press in bottom bracket for Dutch bike UK supplier?

    Would one of these work? https://www.highonbikes.com/products/oxford-threadless-bottom-bracket-square-taper?variant=42773604106402
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