Today I did something to my bike thread...

iwillhtfu

Deleted User wrote: »

The green bartape while hideous in it's own right actually works super well there, Barney it is so, although eeeee might have other ideas for a name.

It is rough alright and I had an equally bad yellow :eek: I don't know if anyone else does it but when I'm ordering online I usually go into the clearance section and pick up the most random things. The upside is the bar tape was €2.99

Epitaph

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I don't know if anyone else does it but when I'm ordering online I usually go into the clearance section and pick up the most random things. The upside is the bar tape was €2.99

And that's why I have 4 sets of new bar grips on the way from Planet X.

ednwireland

who knew. a 10 speed quicklink works on an 11 speed chain

triggermortis

ednwireland wrote: »

who knew. a 10 speed quicklink works on an 11 speed chain

Not surprised, but I doubt you’ll get an 11 speed link to work on a 10 speed chain

ednwireland

triggermortis wrote: »

Not surprised, but I doubt you’ll get an 11 speed link to work on a 10 speed chain

the plates on the 10 speed are 40 thou wider than the chains 11 speed links, did 50 km with 900m of climbing yesterday didnt hear anything from the gears

iwillhtfu

triggermortis wrote: »

Not surprised, but I doubt you’ll get an 11 speed link to work on a 10 speed chain

That sounds like a challenge

barrymanilow

I bought a set of 180 cranks on ebay a few weeks back. I have very long legs / inseam and I had read a few things saying longer cranks for longer legs and that bikes only came with 175 as it doesn't suit the bike industry to cater for outliers in sizing and fit.


Today I took them off and put back on the old 175s. Didn't get on with 180 at all , cadence was off plus my knee came up higher on them on the up stroke and i had knee pain off the bike after using them. I might have adjusted to them but anything that gives me knee pain at this stage is going to be avoided.

triggermortis

Put a new set of GP5000s on the good bike. I have a chain and cassette to fit, but waiting for my new chainrings to do it all in one hit.
Had a look at the front mech shifting on the winter bike as it’s awful, but one of the limit screws is fully in and too tight to move without damaging the screw head. I’ve soaked it in WD40 so I’ll see how it goes tomorrow.

Eamonnator

barrymanilow wrote: »

I bought a set of 180 cranks on ebay a few weeks back. I have very long legs / inseam and I had read a few things saying longer cranks for longer legs and that bikes only came with 175 as it doesn't suit the bike industry to cater for outliers in sizing and fit.


Today I took them off and put back on the old 175s. Didn't get on with 180 at all , cadence was off plus my knee came up higher on them on the up stroke and i had knee pain off the bike after using them. I might have adjusted to them but anything that gives me knee pain at this stage is going to be avoided.

Did you notice any difference on climbs?

triggermortis

New chainrings arrived, so fitted them, new cassette and chain. Freewheel hub will be next as it’s not the best. Heading out soon, happy days

smacl

ednwireland wrote: »

who knew. a 10 speed quicklink works on an 11 speed chain

Found this out one day a couple of years ago. I keep a spare 10sp and 11sp quicklink in the saddle bag as I've found some 11sp quicklinks can be a bugger to install whereas 10sp are a doddle.

cletus

Today, I collected this...



Hopefully start the rebuild today

magicbastarder

that's the muddy fox frame?

cletus

magicbastarder wrote: »

that's the muddy fox frame?

Yep. This is what it looked like before, in case anyone has a passing interest

cletus wrote: »

LollipopJimmy

Love it. Is it sprayed or powder coated?

magicbastarder

did you keep the fork?

cletus

@lolipopjimmy: it's powder coated

@magicbastarder: yeah, fork was done as well. I'm sure you'll see it in future build photos

cletus

Just arrived in the post this morning. The eldest fella picked out the colour. I was sceptical...



Turned out ok though

Roberto_gas

Lads....any advice what size chain to get ? Looking to replace mine within a month....was wondering is there any trick to check size or you just match the length ?

cletus

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Lads....any advice what size chain to get ? Looking to replace mine within a month....was wondering is there any trick to check size or you just match the length ?

How many gears does your bike have?

cletus

Right, I won't spam the thread with photos of this build, but I just put on the decals, and I'm pretty excited

letape

^^^ A good friend of my older brother had a courier back in the day. It was a lovely bike then. Interested to know what parts you are putting on it - original or higher spec.

cletus

letape wrote: »

^^^ A good friend of my older brother had a courier back in the day. It was a lovely bike then. Interested to know what parts you are putting on it - original or higher spec.

So, obviously the frame is original. It's been sandblasted and powder coated. New decals, as you can see above.

Original quill stem, but I'll need the a new handlebar. I'd like a short straight chrome bar, similar to what you might see on a fixie or single speed.

Original seat post, but will need a new saddle. Will be looking for advice and suggestions when the time comes.

Saccades has, very generously, offered me a set of wheels, as well as cranks and derailleurs, although our locations are not close enough to collect yet.

The wheels are alexrims G3000 with a Shimano deore hub (from what I can tell from the pictures), 9 speed, so a step up from what would have been on it. That will mean new shifters, as the bike was originally 5 speed. I am toying with the idea of making it a single speed, though.

I'll keep the original brake levers and brakes, they need to be cleaned up, but I've a polishing kit for my bench grinder coming, so we'll give that a whirl.

Basically, anything that's original that can go back on the bike (headset bearings etc.) will be cleaned up an put back on

MojoMaker

Lovely job, new decals look great.

Tony04

cletus wrote: »

Right, I won't spam the thread with photos of this build, but I just put on the decals, and I'm pretty excited

Fresh. Where did you get it powder coated? How much?

iwillhtfu

cletus wrote: »

Just arrived in the post this morning. The eldest fella picked out the colour. I was sceptical...

That colour is very nice

cletus

Tony04 wrote: »

Fresh. Where did you get it powder coated? How much?

Guy in Athy. €50

Roberto_gas

cletus wrote: »

How many gears does your bike have?

3*8 shimano

cletus

Roberto_gas wrote: »

3*8 shimano

Then you'll need an 8 speed chain, although I'm pretty sure a 6 or 7 speed chain will also work

Weepsie

cletus wrote: »

Guy in Athy. €50

That all in? Sandblast and powder? I've a steel frame i think I'd like something done to, but unsure if route to go