togglechaintour bikes
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Re: togglechaintour bikes
Someone grab it, please
Even if you desperately don't want it, save it! I'll give it house room if required
Edited to add: It's a Raleigh, go and help the bloke bury it
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Re: togglechaintour bikes
Anyone like to go & fetch it for me?
*edit*
Just in case that's mis-construed, I've not asked the bloke if I can have it yet!
*edit*
Just in case that's mis-construed, I've not asked the bloke if I can have it yet!
Re: togglechaintour bikes
Well, it's coming on 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 . 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
Those wheels do look huge next to a 26 incher
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 . 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
Those wheels do look huge next to a 26 incher
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Re: togglechaintour bikes
very nice. aren't those bars are going to be too low though, especially at your age
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S'comin' on a treat, lookin' really good
I bet Tim gets proved right about them bars, though
At your age, I'd suggest a nice tall stem and comfy North Roads Oh, an' a soft seat for, ya know, ya ikkle problem
I bet Tim gets proved right about them bars, though
At your age, I'd suggest a nice tall stem and comfy North Roads Oh, an' a soft seat for, ya know, ya ikkle problem
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Re: togglechaintour bikes
you mean one that can easily be wiped clean, and not in a light colour??
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hubgearfreak wrote:you mean one that can easily be wiped clean, and not in a light colour??
Yes, and softness, must have softness
Graham, wot managed to say all that without saying pile driver even once
- MikewsMITH2
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Re: togglechaintour bikes
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
S.O.S - Save Our Steel!
1971 Raleigh Mercury
2010 Condor Fratello
1980 Peugeot Tandem
1989 MBK Aventure MTB
195? Viking Severn Valley
1951 Raleigh Lenton Sports
See them here http://tinyurl.com/Mikewsmiths-Bikes
1971 Raleigh Mercury
2010 Condor Fratello
1980 Peugeot Tandem
1989 MBK Aventure MTB
195? Viking Severn Valley
1951 Raleigh Lenton Sports
See them here http://tinyurl.com/Mikewsmiths-Bikes
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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
They're panic brakes - the blocks wedge between the spokes in an emergency
Them's 'ard up there in Yorksheer
Re: togglechaintour bikes
Roadstersrevenge wrote:Anyone like to go & fetch it for me?
*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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Re: togglechaintour bikes
I've just had me birthday prezzie. A boiler suit and a pair of steel toecap boots
I'm going to be driving a steam engine tomorrow
I'm going to be driving a steam engine tomorrow
S.O.S - Save Our Steel!
1971 Raleigh Mercury
2010 Condor Fratello
1980 Peugeot Tandem
1989 MBK Aventure MTB
195? Viking Severn Valley
1951 Raleigh Lenton Sports
See them here http://tinyurl.com/Mikewsmiths-Bikes
1971 Raleigh Mercury
2010 Condor Fratello
1980 Peugeot Tandem
1989 MBK Aventure MTB
195? Viking Severn Valley
1951 Raleigh Lenton Sports
See them here http://tinyurl.com/Mikewsmiths-Bikes
Re: togglechaintour bikes
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
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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
If you read the other thread about how he whistles, I think you'll find 'is 'ammer's got an 'ole in it
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MikewsMITH2 wrote:I've just had me birthday prezzie. A boiler suit and a pair of steel toecap boots
I'm going to be driving a steam engine tomorrow
Hands up all those that are jealous too
Graham, wots got both 'ands up