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If that's the case it looks like I'll be seeking a new stem. Which is a shame as its beautiful... Any recommendations? It would need to have a higher reach.

The frame is a late 90s 531C Harry Hall audax modded (pump peg/front light screw on fork and cable guides moved to under top tube) and fitted with Campag 8 speed though only Veloce.

I guess I'd be over the limit locking off this stem here? Or is that arrow the top of two with a lower one below?

I have a small tub of _red_ grease I used for pedals years ago. Can't remember make but it was recommended.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00 ... UTF8&psc=1

I bought the above arriving tomorrow. £2.69 for 36 and a tube of grease with free delivery on Prime. I expect they are the same as the ones Brucey mentions above. Seems like a good option.

Brucey

Thanks so much, will do. Just realised I'm a year late!

Steve

Just photographed the front wheel hub. There are no markings on it.

I just checked they're 26" tyres 40mm width. There are mudguard eyes too. The Blackburns look good. I'd have to source some nuts and bolts to secure them where the brake callipers would normally be.

I have an old ie V-brakes model and would like to fit some mudguards that properly cover both wheels as opposed to the mtb type that would appear to offer very little protection. Any pointers? Thanks, Steve

Recently bought an old one. On removing the front wheel I can feel the tell-tale 'crunch' of nackered wheel bearings. Does anyone know is it an easy job to replace them? And whether they are in sealed races or individual cup and cone with ball bearings? I haven't tried the back but might try to replace those as well. Also the front changer is grinding against the chain in half the gears but I guess I'll try to tackle that later.

Steve

I have black oil marks on the bottom of my cotton cord trousers. On left leg from rubbing crank. Think I tried Vanish bar with little success. Should I try a solvent eg WD40 with tissue to absorb it?

I'm thinking of catching the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander with my bike for a cycle tour of Spain next week... I was going to fill up my new 500ml plastic Trangia fuel bottle with Meths and store it externally in the bottom cage of the bike. Would this be taken off me at Portsmouth? If so perhaps I should take it empty unused; so no trace of fuel would be detected. I could then try to take a 1 litre bottle of Bio-ethanol fuel separately in a pannier. Though I suspect the fuel bottle would be confiscated.

Norman

Thanks; indeed it does.

Steve

I just measured the distance between front wheel spoke and fork. It's about 18mm towards the top where I might mount the sensor. Am I right in thinking the Cateye models request 17mm max gap? Could this be a problem?

For my Thorn Sherpa tourer hence distance between spokes and fork may be a little more than average. Just looking for something basic but altitude would be nice to have and waterproof too.

I've just bought a lovely Thorn Sherpa which was built up in 2010ish and hardly used since by the owner. I see there is rust on the paintwork on the chain stay end: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JrxhrqhMllBkHbUw2 Any advice on how to strip it back, remove the rust and repaint? I know if you buy a new Thorn they supply a pot of paint to touch up but I haven't got one and on SJS website none is listed... Thank you, Steve