Nice one: I used to have a garage and large shed full of bike stuff but, as I’m now in a smaller place, lots of stuff had to go. I still have lots of bikes at work though.scottg wrote: ↑20 Apr 2021, 1:56pmIf you want to keep posting here, you will have to try harder.markjohnobrien wrote: ↑19 Apr 2021, 9:06am I’ve got enough spare components to build three bikes - don’t know whether this a good or bad thing...
You need a typical garden shed, 1/2 full to meet the Forum standards.
How much to build up a frame-set?
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I am reminded of Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson.markjohnobrien wrote: ↑20 Apr 2021, 2:02pmNice one: I used to have a garage and large shed full of bike stuff but, as I’m now in a smaller place, lots of stuff had to go. I still have lots of bikes at work though.scottg wrote: ↑20 Apr 2021, 1:56pmIf you want to keep posting here, you will have to try harder.markjohnobrien wrote: ↑19 Apr 2021, 9:06am I’ve got enough spare components to build three bikes - don’t know whether this a good or bad thing...
You need a typical garden shed, 1/2 full to meet the Forum standards.
It's the same the whole world over
It's the poor what gets the blame
It's the rich what gets the pleasure
Isn't it a blooming shame?
It's the poor what gets the blame
It's the rich what gets the pleasure
Isn't it a blooming shame?
Re: How much to build up a frame-set?
I’m getting the same - I had to photograph it upside down and shows it’s true colours when I click on it.
Spa Audax Ti Ultegra; Genesis Equilibrium 853; Raleigh Record Ace 1983; “Raleigh Competition”, “Raleigh Gran Sport 1982”; “Allegro Special”, Bob Jackson tourer, Ridley alu step-through with Swytch front wheel; gravel bike from an MB Dronfield 531 frame.
Re: How much to build up a frame-set?
I’m never buying STIs again - nice brake levers, but flawed for shifting.
I notice Spa have stopped doing the £17 Shimano band-on d/t levers.
Spa Audax Ti Ultegra; Genesis Equilibrium 853; Raleigh Record Ace 1983; “Raleigh Competition”, “Raleigh Gran Sport 1982”; “Allegro Special”, Bob Jackson tourer, Ridley alu step-through with Swytch front wheel; gravel bike from an MB Dronfield 531 frame.
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They are too expensive for me. I'm building a 'gravel bike' at the moment and have decided on standard drop bar brake leavers and bar end shifters, which is a much more affordable option.
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+1 for bar end shifters: much cheaper and will work with anything on friction.warey4life wrote: ↑24 Apr 2021, 8:08amThey are too expensive for me. I'm building a 'gravel bike' at the moment and have decided on standard drop bar brake leavers and bar end shifters, which is a much more affordable option.
Raleigh Randonneur 708 (Magura hydraulic brakes); Blue Raleigh Randonneur 708 dynamo; Pearson Compass 631 tourer; Dawes One Down 631 dynamo winter bike;Raleigh Travelogue 708 tourer dynamo; Kona Sutra; Trek 920 disc Sram Force.
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The handwritten list was upside down for me when I clicked onto it, so couldn't be bothered reading it.
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I hope this cheers you up.
Spa Audax Ti Ultegra; Genesis Equilibrium 853; Raleigh Record Ace 1983; “Raleigh Competition”, “Raleigh Gran Sport 1982”; “Allegro Special”, Bob Jackson tourer, Ridley alu step-through with Swytch front wheel; gravel bike from an MB Dronfield 531 frame.
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Have a look at bankrupt bikes on ebay for some parts.
Still think a second hand bike with refurbishment and decent tyres better value than an assortment of parts.
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I agree. I’ll tell my wife you said.ClappedOut wrote: ↑26 Apr 2021, 11:00pmHave a look at bankrupt bikes on ebay for some parts.
Still think a second hand bike with refurbishment and decent tyres better value than an assortment of parts.
Spa Audax Ti Ultegra; Genesis Equilibrium 853; Raleigh Record Ace 1983; “Raleigh Competition”, “Raleigh Gran Sport 1982”; “Allegro Special”, Bob Jackson tourer, Ridley alu step-through with Swytch front wheel; gravel bike from an MB Dronfield 531 frame.