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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-21, 10:57 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 109,251
Posted By alikitch

Nice. Also rode xb3 today. Bit Less snow (and I...

Nice. Also rode xb3 today. Bit Less snow (and I need a brake as Im old and wussy)
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-21, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By alikitch

Of course, that will be it.

Of course, that will be it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-11-21, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By alikitch

Was on hills, could look down and see it flexing....

Was on hills, could look down and see it flexing. Investigated further - rear wheel and cog are real cheap and cog doesn't even look round. Will swap wheel and cog in the weekend. Solution for todays...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-21, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By alikitch

Cannondale track question

Just a question about this frame. I buyed bike to get crank for my daughters bike, however as my daily ride bb broke I had to ride this to work today. It seems to have a huge amount of flex - like...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-20, 12:55 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,554
Posted By alikitch

I’d be very careful about trying a fixed gear. I...

I’d be very careful about trying a fixed gear. I thought I’d have a go on one about a year ago (with a front brake) and now that’s all I ride. Every morning I have to go into the garage and feel bad...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-15-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,041
Posted By alikitch

The utility/beater bike is a conundrum. I got my...

The utility/beater bike is a conundrum. I got my first utility/beater bike so I could save my good bike for appropriate occasions. But as a bike to use every day the beater has to be fun to ride and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-19, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By alikitch

Took your advice thanks - got a B17 saddle and...

Took your advice thanks - got a B17 saddle and it's awesome. Like sitting on something really comfortable. Commuting on this every sunny day (and in the weekends when I can get my son off it - so...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-29-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By alikitch

Finished on Sat and had time for 12kms with some...

Finished on Sat and had time for 12kms with some hills. Great fun and didn't fall off yet. Will swap the rear 18T for something smaller (came with a 17 and 16) as too easy going up hills and too hard...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-13-19, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By alikitch

A few more pics with seat, cranks and some grease...

A few more pics with seat, cranks and some grease in the bb. Riser bars, chain and 16,17,18T cogs on the way as recommendations above. Hopefully ridable in a few weeks if I haven't done anything too...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-19, 04:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By alikitch

Cool - to New Zealand? I could Paypal you. Forks...

Cool - to New Zealand? I could Paypal you. Forks are around 29mm x 19mm so oval may fit?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-19, 03:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By alikitch

Thanks for the advice. Definitely need a brake....

Thanks for the advice. Definitely need a brake. Will try out some riser bars.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-19, 03:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By alikitch

Thanks - I'll start 18T and see if I can get up...

Thanks - I'll start 18T and see if I can get up the hill.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-05-19, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,790
Posted By alikitch

First fixie

Thought I'd have a go on a fixie before I get too far into my 50's. So far got frame, wheels, sugino 75 cranks and BB, Kashimax seat.

Bits I haven't figured out yet - rear cog. Have a 46T ring so...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-19, 08:32 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 28,140
Posted By alikitch

I can't fit a bell to my bike as it would...

I can't fit a bell to my bike as it would adversely affect the aesthetics. Neither can I yell 'passing on the right' (which is the right side here) as, when peddling, there is not sufficient air...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-19, 06:37 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 30,394
Posted By alikitch

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/678x960/mup_61efbb051620e4b060080641f3fa4c77c185c669.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-19, 06:30 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 23,600
Posted By alikitch

Haven't tried posting a picture before so hope it...

Haven't tried posting a picture before so hope it works... EL OS frame. A bit tatty - and missing some parts.

https://i779.photobucket.com/albums/yy75/akpics/bikeforum/DR01.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-19, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,348
Posted By alikitch

Nice bike. I have a front wheel that siezed last...

Nice bike. I have a front wheel that siezed last week - 90's Campag Chorus. Cone has just started pitting. Not sure how bad it needs to get before replacing? Presume there's a thread on that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-19, 06:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,348
Posted By alikitch

Thanks - will have a go. The Shimano M520's are...

Thanks - will have a go. The Shimano M520's are cheap as - maybe should spend more on my pedals. Still like MTB pedals for the double sideness and shoes I can walk in, but one day should probably try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 1,565
Views: 201,443
Posted By alikitch

Waiting for parts: bars and stem from ebay and...

Waiting for parts: bars and stem from ebay and replacement for a faulty campag BB.
Forum: Introductions
03-28-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 480
Posted By alikitch

Greetings. So jealous of Berlin. Hired an old...

Greetings. So jealous of Berlin. Hired an old bike from a place just east of Templehofer and biked around for a week last year. Such a pleasant city for cycling and bike shops everywhere - Most too...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-19, 08:11 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 23,600
Posted By alikitch

Those flat crown forks look cool. I assume if one...

Those flat crown forks look cool. I assume if one has De Rosa unicrown forks that's still ...almost.... acceptable. Flat crown forks on ebay are quite a lot more pricey than frame so not going there,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,348
Posted By alikitch

Next issue...

...will be addressing the click on a record hub front wheel. In my mechanical naivety i don’t find Clicks as bothersome as creaks. Will try the wax between spokes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-27-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,348
Posted By alikitch

Thanks for the advices

Tightened everything I could find again, but what seems to have fixed it was replacing the 8 month old left Spd with one that’s 20+ years old (and abused). Silent and smooth.

ill try the suspect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,348
Posted By alikitch

Mysterious creak

Wondering if anyone has ideas of what to check for to get rid of creaking sound when left pedal under pressure? 90's 9 speed Campagnolo Chorus groupset. Have tightened up cranks and (Italian...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-19, 04:22 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 30,394
Posted By alikitch

Where to start

1. Cars trying to hit me (this morning)
2. Buses trying to hit me (last week)
3. Combined bus / bike lanes
4. Pedestrians on bike lane who can’t walk on the left (the right side here)
5....
Forum: Introductions
03-24-19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By alikitch

Thanks all. Gotten 1400km out of Colnago and...

Thanks all. Gotten 1400km out of Colnago and Tommasini before first major failure (front hub). De Rosa still under construction.
Forum: Introductions
03-18-19, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By alikitch

Hi from Auckland

After three decades of riding only mountain bikes (and because everything on the Lambretta side of the garage was broken) I suddenly felt nostalgic for drop bars again, like the new ten speed I had...
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