togglechaintour bikes

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Someone grab it, please :shock:

Even if you desperately don't want it, save it! I'll give it house room if required :shock:

Edited to add: It's a Raleigh, go and help the bloke bury it :roll: :lol:
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Anyone like to go & fetch it for me? :roll:

*edit*

Just in case that's mis-construed, I've not asked the bloke if I can have it yet!
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Well, it's coming on :D Everything arrived today - except the 9-speed hub - though it is coming from Germany :(
Sputnik rims, Shimano XT front hub and Sapim spokes from Spa
Halo tyres/tubes from UK Bike
1/8th alloy chainwheel from VeloSolo (beautifully machined it is too - and in the UK)
Cane Creek headset from ChainReaction
And all over a bank holiday period too - terrific service.

Got the front wheel built first. Must be the best one I've done - less than 1mm runout :roll: . We'll see how it stands up to some bridleway use. Headset is in and smooth as silk.
USE suspension seatpost and Brooks Conquest pinched from my 'ride to work in winter GT Palomar' - the ones that came with this bike have replaced 'em.
If only that rear hub had turned up, I could have had it rideable tonight :? Fingers crossed for Saturday............
I reckon, even including the 3 gallons of diesel I used picking the bike up, it'll stand me at less than £550 for the original bike and bits I've had to buy - which for a 'new' 29er ain't bad at all :D
Those wheels do look huge next to a 26 incher
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very nice. aren't those bars are going to be too low though, especially at your age :P
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S'comin' on a treat, lookin' really good :mrgreen:

I bet Tim gets proved right about them bars, though :wink:

At your age, I'd suggest a nice tall stem and comfy North Roads :wink: Oh, an' a soft seat for, ya know, ya ikkle problem :wink:
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you mean one that can easily be wiped clean, and not in a light colour?? :lol:
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hubgearfreak wrote:you mean one that can easily be wiped clean, and not in a light colour?? :lol:

Yes, and softness, must have softness :D

Graham, wot managed to say all that without saying pile driver even once :wink:
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Err.. Them brakes seem to be missing the rims by a long way too. Praps Steves just going to drag his feet along the ground like a BMXer :lol:
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MikewsMITH2 wrote:Err.. Them brakes seem to be missing the rims by a long way too. Praps Steves just going to drag his feet along the ground like a BMXer :lol:

They're panic brakes - the blocks wedge between the spokes in an emergency :wink:

Them's 'ard up there in Yorksheer :wink:
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Roadstersrevenge wrote:Anyone like to go & fetch it for me? :roll:

*edit*

Just in case that's mis-construed, I've not asked the bloke if I can have it yet!



Can't guarantee it, but I might be able to fetch it for you. Trouble is, Wolverhampton/Birmingham is a big area! If it's to the north of the area I should be able to help.

Let me know what you find out. I will be away over the weekend so probably won't get to see my emails after Friday afternoon.
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I've just had me birthday prezzie. A boiler suit and a pair of steel toecap boots :shock:
I'm going to be driving a steam engine tomorrow :lol:
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aren't those bars are going to be too low though, especially at your age


Take no notice, they look alright to me - you'll need 'em long and low when you're putting the hammer down :twisted:
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robc02 wrote:
aren't those bars are going to be too low though, especially at your age


Take no notice, they look alright to me - you'll need 'em long and low when you're putting the hammer down :twisted:

If you read the other thread about how he whistles, I think you'll find 'is 'ammer's got an 'ole in it :lol:
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MikewsMITH2 wrote:I've just had me birthday prezzie. A boiler suit and a pair of steel toecap boots :shock:
I'm going to be driving a steam engine tomorrow :lol:

Hands up all those that are jealous too :|

Graham, wots got both 'ands up :cry:
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