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Today I did something to my bike thread...

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  • #1322
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,383 ✭✭✭cletus


    Thanks very much for both the suggestions and the offers folks. I definitely want black, and I'm pretty sure I want plain, but am contemplating this saddle from Funked Up, considering the handlebars cane from the same shop.

    saddle_1_black_2.jpg


    Otherwise I'll go with the charge spoon


  • #1323
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,383 ✭✭✭cletus


    So, showed the funked up saddle to my boys, and the decision was made


  • #1324
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,383 ✭✭✭cletus


    So, first of all, I'd like to say a MASSIVE thanks to Saccades, who made the hugely generous donation of wheels, derailleurs and crankset to my ongoing build.

    Front wheel is test fitted, and it's perfect

    516042.jpg



    Slight issue with the rear wheel, I presume because initially the bike was a 5 or 6 speed, and the new wheel has a 9 speed hub.
    Instead of going to the stupid questions thread, any suggestions on what I can do, other than cold setting the frame. If it helps, I'm thinking of converting to single speed anyway.

    516043.jpg


  • #1325
    Tony04
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭Tony04


    The hub has a different o.l.d to the frame. The hub is a deore hub so it probably uses the qr mtb o.l.d standard of 9x135 where as qr road wheels have an o.l.d of 9x130. I dont know much about old standards so cant help you there but would presume and if the hub doesnt fit in dropout by 5mm that you need a 130mm qr wheel.

    You could widen the dropouts by 2.5mm each but I personally would try and find another wheelset.


  • #1326
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,383 ✭✭✭cletus


    The dropouts are 125mm, so I really don't want to try cold setting two sizes up, particularly as the frame is powder coated, and I'm not sure how it would react with bending the frame


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  • #1327
    Tony04
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭Tony04


    Quick google tells me 126mm was the 5,6,7 speed road o.l.d standard. Maybe you could find a old wheelset....

    Ideally you want the same o.l.d as the dropout spacing so you could cold set by 2.5mm either side and then you have to spacing to fit any road wheel set.

    Single speed wheels have an o.l.d of 120mm so if you got a single speed wheelset and added some spacers that might work also.


  • #1328
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,341 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    Just wonder where you might source one of these, I tried a place in Thurles today, they wanted 123 euro for a 5 to 20 Nm one.
    Thanks as always

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #1329
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,383 ✭✭✭cletus


    Calahonda52 wrote: »
    Just wonder where you might source one of these, I tried a place in Thurles today, they wanted 123 euro for a 5 to 20 Nm one.
    Thanks as always


    Presume it's a torque wrench your looking for,

    Quick Google search shows up loads at a cheaper price.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=5-20+nm+torque+wrench&oq=5-20+nm&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l4.7300j0j4&client=ms-android-xiaomi-rev1&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

    If you want bricks and mortar, try a motor factors rather than a bike shop.

    Personally, I've never used a torque wrench on a bike


  • #1330
    greenspurs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,147 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    I changed both tyres.

    Back on two wheels for the first time in 2 years !
    247469249_2017413731748359_7675802031635703098_n.jpg

    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... " #NoPopcorn



  • #1331
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,406 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    i think i paid 70 or 80 quid for a torque wrench in my LBS. only bought one when i got a carbon framed bike.


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  • #1332
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,360 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    I've never used anything other than the free torque wrench that came with the canyon.

    Up until I got that I used the German torque spec :D


  • #1333
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,383 ✭✭✭cletus


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    I've never used anything other than the free torque wrench that came with the canyon.

    Up until I got that I used the German torque spec :D

    As an indefatigable Canadian says "Tighten it down till you hear the crack, back it off half a turn, and leave it for the night shift"


  • #1334
    triggermortis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    Fitted a new (to me) rear and front mech , and hanger to my commuter. I bought new cables but couldn't be bothered to change those yet as the ones on are new enough. Had to shorten the chain as the previous mech was a long reach. I've a slight knock in the slowest gear on the cassette, so that needs more looking at but rain stopped play. I have a new tube to fit to my good bike, but I'll do it in the kitchen later

    I also put new pads into the rear brakes, which was a lot more work than I wanted. Seized screws and fun and games...


  • #1335
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,360 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    A bit more on the raw bike today

    Such a clean cockpit it's going to be a struggle to fit bar tape and a brake lever.

    50004514928_27c6f336cd_w.jpg

    New rack fitted, I was originally going to go with chrome but I think this matt grey works better.

    50004514843_1225c9e8dc_w.jpg

    I'm going to fit wood across the base and try a little shou sugi ban to seal.

    50004514878_7339dc6849_w.jpg


  • #1336
    bsb1971
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 575 ✭✭✭bsb1971


    @iwillhtfu - looks smashing build indeed! Where did you get the front rack from? I'm looking for something similar for my soon to be built (once I have the frame stripped, repainted, rebuilt lol) commuter. Be keeping an eye out for further progress!


  • #1337
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,360 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    bsb1971 wrote: »
    @iwillhtfu - looks smashing build indeed! Where did you get the front rack from? I'm looking for something similar for my soon to be built (once I have the frame stripped, repainted, rebuilt lol) commuter. Be keeping an eye out for further progress!

    Cheers, it's a basil porter front rack https://www.bike24.com/p2130486.html


  • #1338
    Shai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭Shai


    Today, I tried to replace my inner tube for a latex one. Ten minutes and a burst latex tube later, today was also the day I learned about the importance of proper rim tape application.


  • #1339
    Tony04
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭Tony04


    Shai wrote: »
    Today, I tried to replace my inner tube for a latex one. Ten minutes and a burst latex tube later, today was also the day I learned about the importance of proper rim tape application.

    Are you sure you put the tube properly in the tyre.


  • #1340
    Shai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 226 ✭✭Shai


    Tony04 wrote: »
    Are you sure you put the tube properly in the tyre.
    I wish I knew for sure. All I know is that upon inspection there was a perfectly circular hole in the tube in a location that matched exactly with where the rim tape was not properly covering a spoke hole.


  • #1341
    Alanbt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    Had a change of mind and shelved plans on steel frame (might get paint job done), so started building up Bianchi Infinito CV. Shifters cables and bar tape yet to be done. Hopefully get them done during the week. Everything bar the seatpost and bottom bracket second hand or used on previous build


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  • #1342
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,360 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Alanbt wrote: »
    Had a change of mind and shelved plans on steel frame (might get paint job done), so started building up Bianch Infinito CV. Shifters cables and bar tape yet to be done. Hopefully get them done during the week. Everything bar the seatpost and bottom bracket second hand or used on previous build

    That's a beauty but steel is real :D


  • #1343
    magicbastarder
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    that's a tasty looking machine. what was the steel frame you'd planned on doing?


  • #1344
    Alanbt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    that's a tasty looking machine. what was the steel frame you'd planned on doing?

    Picked up a custom Donhou frame second hand on one of the UK forums. Lovely frame, and in great condition (approx 8/9 years old) but now thinking want it to “pop” a little more visually (nothing mad though). Currently dark grey colour


  • #1345
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 52,406 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    sounds like a lot of work, you should probably sell it. i'll give you a tenner for it, doing you a favour at that price.


  • #1346
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,360 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    sounds like a lot of work, you should probably sell it. i'll give you a tenner for it, doing you a favour at that price.

    I have first dibs on it ;):D

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113483962&postcount=18


  • #1347
    Alanbt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    sounds like a lot of work, you should probably sell it. i'll give you a tenner for it, doing you a favour at that price.

    PM me so

    I’ll politely tell you to piss off there instead ;)


  • #1348
    Alanbt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    I have first dibs on it ;):D

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113483962&postcount=18

    Double the price for you


  • #1349
    wersal gummage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭wersal gummage


    Alanbt wrote: »
    Had a change of mind and shelved plans on steel frame (might get paint job done), so started building up Bianchi Infinito CV. Shifters cables and bar tape yet to be done. Hopefully get them done during the week. Everything bar the seatpost and bottom bracket second hand or used on previous build

    What bottle cages are they?


  • #1350
    Alanbt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭Alanbt


    wersal gummage wrote: »
    What bottle cages are they?

    Supacaz fly carbon Celeste


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  • #1351
    wersal gummage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭wersal gummage


    Alanbt wrote: »
    Supacaz fly carbon Celeste

    Thanks, bank account won't like that. Look well though


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