Building up a bike
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LANDSURFER74
Re: Building up a bike
Sorry , just built a bike up from parts in the shed for the son - in - law , hybrid type , 2 and 1 half hours ... what the hell are you going to do for a year .. its a bike not a degree!!!
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patricktaylor
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patricktaylor wrote:... I'd enjoy building up a bike from scratch and perhaps take a year over it, on the side of everything else ...
LANDSURFER74 wrote:... what the hell are you going to do for a year? ...
LOL
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pedalsheep
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I fancy a Roberts Audax frame
Obviously a man of taste!
'Why cycling for joy is not the most popular pastime on earth is still a mystery to me.'
Frank J Urry, Salute to Cycling, 1956.
Frank J Urry, Salute to Cycling, 1956.
Re: Building up a bike
patricktaylor wrote: I fancy a Roberts Audax frame.
I fancy Catherine Zeta Jones; but I think i'll stay with my wife!
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BigG wrote:patricktaylor wrote: I fancy a Roberts Audax frame.
I fancy Catherine Zeta Jones; but I think i'll stay with my wife!
A Roberts Audax frame will stay attractive longer than Catherine Zeta Jones, and generate a lot less domestic friction.
patrick - Mercian do do retro frames, depending on what is meant by retro - you'd probably think of my newest as retro - but they do some up-to-the-minute stuff as well - they'll build what you want. When I went there to order my frame, they had a Reynolds 953 frame - of their build - with carbon front forks, built to what seemed to me to be the very latest layout and geometry and for time-trialling purposes, and there were many new frames of all shapes, sizes and specifications. Don't think of Mercian as being traditional touring only.
I've always wanted to know - what does "LOL" mean?
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JohnW wrote:I've always wanted to know - what does "LOL" mean?
It should be "Lots of love".
Unfortunately it now means "Laughing out loud"
Keith Edwards
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patricktaylor
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Re: Building up a bike
JohnW wrote:... Don't think of Mercian as being traditional touring only.
Fair point John. Image of Mercian lugless.
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Mick F wrote:Yes, diy is best!
If you are starting with a bare frame and you have no workstand, get the wheels on first. This allows you to have a "solid" surface to work with.
Yes, I've decided to get the wheels; but first, I need to put on rim tape. The wheels are 700C Mavic Open Pro, can anyone recommend a suitable rim tape ? I've seen Velox rim tape (tape and cloth tape) - though I'm not sure what size it needs to be. I've also seen a heavier looking polyurethane tape for sale, that fits all 700c wheels.
http://www.mailorderbikes.com/products.php?plid=m5b0s314p3783
When I get past the rim tape issue; I'll need inner tubes and tyres ? Are inner tubes 'much of a muchness ?' or are some noticeably better ?
Thank you for all the previous replies - especially those who have offered to help - I might knock on your door one day
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17mm Velox will fit well (just built up a 105/open pro) - I've used it on all my bikes for years.
With regards to inner tubes, I've no preference and have used many different brands. I've found Continental to be good (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-qua ... nner-tube/). Though difficult to assess if they're actually any good or not, I've not had a puncture in over 5000 miles (in combination with Specialized Armadillos).
Herzog
With regards to inner tubes, I've no preference and have used many different brands. I've found Continental to be good (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-qua ... nner-tube/). Though difficult to assess if they're actually any good or not, I've not had a puncture in over 5000 miles (in combination with Specialized Armadillos).
Herzog
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I would buy Schwalbe.pubrunner wrote: Are inner tubes 'much of a muchness ?' or are some noticeably better ?
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=46949
Very pleased with them, and next time I need inner tubes, they will be the one's I'll buy.
Mick F. Cornwall
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Edwards wrote:JohnW wrote:I've always wanted to know - what does "LOL" mean?
It should be "Lots of love".
Unfortunately it now means "Laughing out loud"
That actually explains a lot, Edwards.
Re: Building up a bike
Mick F wrote:Yes, diy is best!
If you are starting with a bare frame and you have no workstand, get the wheels on first. This allows you to have a "solid" surface to work with. Obviously, you need the front forks on first..........................................
I must have missed this earlier.
I'd go along generally with that philosophy, but my first job on a new or re-sprayed frame is to check that the bottom bracket goes in easily and positively - then the same with the seat-pin. The fit should always be perfect, but it isn't always. My next job is to squirt the "Frame Saver" into the tubes. I the fit the bottom bracket when the "Frame Saver" has cured - and proceed generally as Mick says.
Answer this honestly everyone - has anyone built up a bike on a new or re-sprayed frame without inflicting any damage at all to the paintwork - however small?