Free old steel bike with bits and bobs

Harrybelafonte

I inherited a bicycle from Lennymc here, maybe a year or two ago. I have not had the resoures to do anything with it, despite making repeated plans. I'll now pass it on to whoever wants it as long as they come and collect it, or I can bring it to Sundrive tomorrow where I'll be helpig out at Vets Champs.

Original thread is here and bike is pretty much in the same condition

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=72015010

It's a 650c BTW

CramCycle

I'll take it off your hands if it is still available

Harrybelafonte

CramCycle wrote: »

I'll take it off your hands if it is still available

Excellent. PM or text me to sort logistics.

lennymc

i was just thinking recently about asking for that back..... next if cram doesnt want it.

Harrybelafonte

lennymc wrote: »

i was just thinking recently about asking for that back..... next if cram doesnt want it.

Ah balls. I thought about asking you but figured you were done with it. Sorry dude.

CramCycle

lennymc wrote: »

i was just thinking recently about asking for that back..... next if cram doesnt want it.

I will get a start on it and if it is not getting sorted at a fast enough pace, I will pass it straight on to you.

lennymc

CramCycle wrote: »

I will get a start on it and if it is not getting sorted at a fast enough pace, I will pass it straight on to you.

LOL. Ok.

I was gonna set it up as a second ss cx bike running mafic centre pull brakes.

CramCycle

lennymc wrote: »

I was gonna set it up as a second ss cx bike running mafic centre pull brakes.

Your dead to me

randomstuff

If it's still available, I was looking out for a bike that I can leave locked outside without worrying. So next in line I guess. Thanks

Mm, straight bars, gears & downtube shifters...

The tax man

This thread hurts.:(

happytramp

I was looking for an old frame that I could fill with water and throw rocks at if it's still available?

Harrybelafonte

No, it's pretty much gone dude. I do however have a relatively new steel Fuji frame with a stuck alu seat post which you're welcome to fill with caustic acid and abuse

CramCycle

Picked up from Harry yesterday, far better condition than I had expected. Sorry lennymc but it looks like I am keeping this for awhile, just waiting on a brake set and a chain and then I am ready to rock.

Big thanks to Harry for this,

GTDolanator

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

No, it's pretty much gone dude. I do however have a relatively new steel Fuji frame with a stuck alu seat post which you're welcome to fill with caustic acid and abuse

blowtorch the frame,let it cool and it should pop out.Ive a 80% sucess rate with this method

Harrybelafonte

GTDolanator wrote: »

blowtorch the frame,let it cool and it should pop out.Ive a 80% sucess rate with this method

I was gonna say I didn't have a blow torch, but I actually have a weed burner thing from Aldi that may do the trick. Thanks

CramCycle

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

I was gonna say I didn't have a blow torch, but I actually have a weed burner thing from Aldi that may do the trick. Thanks

I have a pretty harsh paintstripper that I used for similar before if you want it and the weed burner does not work.

Harrybelafonte

How does the paint stripper work?

CramCycle

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

How does the paint stripper work?

Pretty much like an electric blowtorch/hairdryer, heated the metal up quite well. It probably burns through electricity but I could not get my hands on a cheap blowtorch at the time.

Be careful with this method to get moving the seatpost as quickly as possible, some recommend throwing cold water on it to crack the bonds through sudden cooling, not sure I agree but there are videos on youtube, but they are clearly timelapsed, it is a long process. The truth is though if it is heavily chemically bonded, it may be a drill out job which really isn't worth the hassle and heating it may make it worse according to some.

You can also try dry ice through the BB (ie cool and shrink, rather than heat), if you want I can do this in my workplace and see if that helps. We get it once or twice a week for deliveries so have a bit to spare at least once a week.

Harrybelafonte

Dry ice you say



I'm gonna get some penetrating spray first tbh, as I'll need it for some car parts soon enough too. I think I have nitromors somewhere too. Seatpost is cheap as hell so may just drill out

CramCycle

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Dry ice you say

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imsM0TYJsdc

Productive day at work as you can tell

Harrybelafonte

CramCycle

Lennymc has first dibs so will wait to hear back from him but I am putting this back up with sadness in my heart. I started re building it but then loads of little snags (with life, not the bike) cut me short.

There is a brand new 9 speed SRAM chain on it, never used and I also have 2 mavic long reach brakes attached. If anyone wants the brakes to come with it, I will ask for the cost of them but I will take them off if they are not wanted.

Collection in South Dublin, it has to go as its a crime not to have it out on the road.

randomstuff

I'm still interested in this, if Lennymc wont want it back, give me a shout. Thanks.

lennymc

ill take it back cram. It is a lovely frame and rides really well.

Thanks for thinking of me.

CramCycle

lennymc wrote: »

ill take it back cram. It is a lovely frame and rides really well.

Thanks for thinking of me.

Sorry Randomstuff, will drop you a PM to sort it out later, do you want the brakes?

lennymc

i think im ok for brakes cram.

lennymc

actually - thinking about this, i really have no time to take on another project. Randomstuff, you can go ahead with it. It rides really lovely when built up. Enjoy it.

randomstuff

Thanks for the frame cram/lenny/taxman.

Had a day off so gave the frame a full service.

Stem was seized, after some wd40 and plenty of elbow grease, Managed to pop it out. BB cups were loose so tightened those up also.

The frame is missing the bottom plastic piece for routing the mech cables. Is this universal and can I get it any bike shop or are they specific to each frame?

Regarding wheels, front 700c is fine, break can reach it easily.

The Rear is the issue, the tyre is slightly rubbing on the brake block under braking. Not sure if I should slam the wheel in the dropout or have it as close to edge as safe for the least amount of tyre rub?

Wanted to ride it today so threw on a single speed wheel on the back. It's a nice ride. Quite light.

randomstuff

Built up photo.

Also need to get a seatpost bolt, stole one from flatmates bike for now...

CramCycle

randomstuff wrote: »

The Rear is the issue, the tyre is slightly rubbing on the brake block under braking. Not sure if I should slam the wheel in the dropout or have it as close to edge as safe for the least amount of tyre rub?

I have a funny feeling I have an extender from Harrybelafonte at home but not sure if it goes too far for a 700c rear wheel (i.e. it might rub the tyre but it might not), I will drop it into you over the week so you can try it out.

Seaswimmer

randomstuff wrote: »

Thanks for the frame cram/lenny/taxman.

Had a day off so gave the frame a full service.

Stem was seized, after some wd40 and plenty of elbow grease, Managed to pop it out. BB cups were loose so tightened those up also.

The frame is missing the bottom plastic piece for routing the mech cables. Is this universal and can I get it any bike shop or are they specific to each frame?

Regarding wheels, front 700c is fine, break can reach it easily.

The Rear is the issue, the tyre is slightly rubbing on the brake block under braking. Not sure if I should slam the wheel in the dropout or have it as close to edge as safe for the least amount of tyre rub?

Wanted to ride it today so threw on a single speed wheel on the back. It's a nice ride. Quite light.

I have the exact same problem on my old steel Carlton. After years of grinding down brake blocks and trying different brands (I found Clarks are the narrowest) I eventually bought a long reach set

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tektro-r559-extra-long-drop-caliper-brakes-lock-device/

randomstuff

It's really a slight rub. I think just grinding down the brake block will be most straight forward.

Any ideas regarding the under bottom bracket cable guide? I want to run gears.

CramCycle

randomstuff wrote: »

It's really a slight rub. I think just grinding down the brake block will be most straight forward.

Any ideas regarding the under bottom bracket cable guide? I want to run gears.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/shimano-bottom-bracket-gear-cable-guide/rp-prod33951

Alot of LBS will have spares as well for the same money or try Rothar.

lennymc

Great to see this back on the road. It really does ride lovely. Well done randomstuff

randomstuff

This is back up for grabs, my commute distance has increased and managed to grab a disc brake road bike.

Its fully built up at the moment, with super comfy Mary bars, decent set of wheels, brand new cassette, chain, BB, brake levers, brakes, grips, cables etc.

ezra_pound

randomstuff wrote: »

This is back up for grabs, my commute distance has increased and managed to grab a disc brake road bike.

Its fully built up at the moment, with super comfy Mary bars, decent set of wheels, brand new cassette, chain, BB, brake levers, brakes, grips, cables etc.

I'm interested- first grabs for Lenny obviously.

Edit: actually I'm not interested. Disregard post.

CramCycle

Now that she's built up what do you want for her with all the extras, would be very interested.

Just a little Samba

Put me in the queue for this if the others back out.

The tax man

I think at this stage,seeing it's been ridden by half the 410 community, it should be returned to it's original owner.

randomstuff

Gave Cramcycle the first go ahead on this, he wont be able to pickup until Friday, so he said if it doesn't go till then, he'll have it.

Not sure who is next in line?

Was looking at 150 for the bike, spent about 180/190 on the parts.

Just a little Samba

Think I'm next in line but I'll let Cramcycle take it as I wouldn't be able to collect until Friday at the earliest myself anyway.

randomstuff

Lennymc or The tax man interested?

The tax man

randomstuff wrote: »

Lennymc or The tax man interested?

No I'm fine. My previous post was a bit tongue in cheek.;)

randomstuff

This is still up for grabs.

MrSkinny

Not sure if there's somebody else in line but, if not, then I'd be interested. The bike looks great. In terms of size, would the frame suit somebody who is 6'1"?

CramCycle

MrSkinny wrote: »

Not sure if there's somebody else in line but, if not, then I'd be interested. The bike looks great. In terms of size, would the frame suit somebody who is 6'1"?

I rode it and am 6'1 and the sizing seems fine.

MrSkinny

CramCycle wrote: »

I rode it and am 6'1 and the sizing seems fine.

Yes, I picked the bike up from randomstuff the other day and it fits and rides very well. Definitely a great improvement over the MTB I've been commuting on since I stupidly gave away my old steel bike last summer. I'll make sure to take good care of it!