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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-08-19, 09:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Thanks :) Re the BLO. I painted it on using...

Thanks :)

Re the BLO. I painted it on using a brush and left it but it dried to thickly and created wrinkles. I think I got carried away and tried to create one thick coat instead of several...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

A final update on the build. I've been...

A final update on the build.

I've been riding this bike for a while and it is one of my new favorites due to its simplicity.

I wanted to do a couple of last minute touches and wound up swapping...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Good tip. I'm going to experiment and see how...

Good tip. I'm going to experiment and see how that goes on the brake levers.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-19-18, 01:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Took the bike out for a ride today to see how it...

Took the bike out for a ride today to see how it performs.

The area I visited is called Pitt Addington, an agricultural tract at the base of Pitt Lake that includes dikes and a large bog.

The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Here's a link to the BLO inspired rebuild thread...

Here's a link to the BLO inspired rebuild thread in the FG/SS forum: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/1159442-1970-raleigh-grand-prix-resto-conversion.html
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-18, 07:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

It kind of does and doesn't, depending on the...

It kind of does and doesn't, depending on the finish/quality. For some bits I had to score the coating with the wire wheel and then stripper and other bits came right off with just stripper. It's a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

I have had the rust issue on another blued bike...

I have had the rust issue on another blued bike before around the BB where water pooled and have in the past used spray lacquer and epoxy clear coat. The lacquer seems too fragile but the clear coat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-18, 10:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Yes, I use 1850 stripper in a tin. It comes out...

Yes, I use 1850 stripper in a tin. It comes out like a slimy gel. I paint it on with an old toothbrush, wait a few minutes and then scrape with a paint scraper. Some paint bubbles quickly while...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-18, 11:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Thanks Clyde :)

Thanks Clyde :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-16-18, 06:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Well, that took some time! I got sidetracked...

Well, that took some time!

I got sidetracked by a couple of other projects and just returned to this one today. Still have a few doo dads to add and finishing touches such as re wrapping the bar...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-18, 07:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

I mentioned earlier that I was thinking of...

I mentioned earlier that I was thinking of removing the black adonizing off the chain rings. I did that for the bash guard but decided to stop there for now and see what it will look like when all...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-18, 07:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

The following is a quick and dirty photo essay on...

The following is a quick and dirty photo essay on how to install canti lever brakes:

First, this is called the brake post. Take note of the three little holes drilled in the back plate; they will...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

So I held some basic black cable guides up to the...

So I held some basic black cable guides up to the bike but found the colour didn't jibe with the look I wanted. I had an Ivory flavoured guide and that looked good so off to my local dealer I went....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-18, 08:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Thanks.. I think ;) For me, wrenching on...

Thanks.. I think ;)

For me, wrenching on bikes is a creative outlet and I like to occasionally do something unusual to grow my skill set. Every time I try a new process I learn a bit about it and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-18, 08:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

I'm pretty sure that's how they do it at...

I'm pretty sure that's how they do it at Rivendell?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-18, 08:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Now the fun part begins. I wanted to keep...

Now the fun part begins.

I wanted to keep the north roads bars so I wrapped them with some Brooks Cambium tape I had laying around to match the C17 saddle. The brake/shifters were sticky and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-18, 07:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

Colonel Sanders you are pscykic - It's going to...

Colonel Sanders you are pscykic - It's going to be a Gypsy Journey!

While in a Micheals craft store (don't ask me why I was there) I saw this awesome self adhering stencil kit and decided to add...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-18, 06:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

First step was to get the old paints off the...

First step was to get the old paints off the frame and forks. For this I like to use furniture stripper and elbow grease. Well I don't like to, but I do it anyways. I got most of the paint off but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-18, 06:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,313
Posted By Happy Feet

26" Frankenbike gravel build... just because I could.

I thought this would be a good place to document my current bike rebuild experience because there are not enough 26" frankenbeater bike threads available in this sub forum. Fair warning: If new and...
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