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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By oj.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20210616_114243178_47ed153eca4386f5798be01715335e500707b81a.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By oj.

Preventing rust spread on a steel mtb - without respray

Hello all,

I'm going to be restoring an early 90s Trek mountain bike for my dad soon and I'm looking for some advice on how to deal with the frame which is starting to show its age with rust. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 01:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,457
Posted By oj.

Then I would risk being mistaken for this guy ...

Then I would risk being mistaken for this guy
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Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-21, 01:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,457
Posted By oj.

I was genuinely curious whether it would be a...

I was genuinely curious whether it would be a resounding 'don't do it' The thing about the sunny weather where I live is that if you wear sun cream it's never close to strong enough to burn you. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-21, 03:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,457
Posted By oj.

Live fast, die young. am I right? Being a young...

Live fast, die young. am I right? Being a young man, I've still not got a whiff of old age and resultant fear of death. I think topless on my vintage steed is the perfect look for gliding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,457
Posted By oj.

Cycling with no top on?

It's getting near to the season where we get the best weather of the year in Scotland and that means I'll be having to soak up as much sun as possible in order to have a chance of maintaining a sick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By oj.

If only I hadn't chucked out the consumer level...

If only I hadn't chucked out the consumer level inkjet that I was sick of buying ink for, in favour of an ex-office laser jet. Maybe an excuse to buy myself a photo printer?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-21, 05:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By oj.

I'm actually planning on purchasing the decals...

I'm actually planning on purchasing the decals for my old BSA which I had coated at the same time from H Lloyd's. No alpinestars from them I'm afraid. My friends who've had frames powder coated have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-21, 02:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By oj.

I'm not opposed to spending the money to get the...

I'm not opposed to spending the money to get the right product, more that I don't want to spend a whole lot of money on something that could be considered a compromise. I probably should have been...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-21, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By oj.

I've sent them a PM, but I can't get on their...

I've sent them a PM, but I can't get on their website. Hoping their still in business.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-21, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By oj.

oof $35 plus shipping, bit much for me to swallow...

oof $35 plus shipping, bit much for me to swallow :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By oj.

I used to have access to one in high school, and...

I used to have access to one in high school, and I could probably get one of my friends who's an art student to get them cut for me. Unfortunately the Scottish First Minister has placed us all under...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-21, 03:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,565
Posted By oj.

Non-Branded Decals for a re-sprayed frame?

I've just finished building up an old (and not common) Alpinestars mountain bike, that I've had powder coated. The only decals I can get for it are those for the somewhat famous and a lot more high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-21, 11:36 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,744
Posted By oj.

I made sure this was clear, he definitely only...

I made sure this was clear, he definitely only wants the 'process' and not the 'why'. On an engineering degree this sounds pretty ridiculous, but anything that wasn't how the process was performed he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-21, 04:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,744
Posted By oj.

Wow, this got much more traction than I was...

Wow, this got much more traction than I was hoping for. I'm sorry for being so naïve about the processes involved in making a bike.

To address the point of carbon fibre: I am not writing that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 06:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,744
Posted By oj.

I might have seen this one before, but I'm not...

I might have seen this one before, but I'm not completely certain. Should be good food for thought.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 06:01 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,744
Posted By oj.

That sounds cool I've never heard of that, I'll...

That sounds cool I've never heard of that, I'll be sure to have a look. Certainly sounds like a totally alternative method of making bikes



You're very right. This report I'm writing is to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-21, 02:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,744
Posted By oj.

How were old steel bikes made?

Sorry the title is vague, but I didn't want to be too specific. I need some resources that discuss the manufacture of steel framed bicycles (probably lugged) of years gone by for a report, and was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-20, 04:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By oj.

That's my dads bike and I've been eyeing it up...

That's my dads bike and I've been eyeing it up for a while. It needs a fair bit of work before I would trust it for touring. He's actually very proud of the fact it still has its original tyres. He's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-20, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By oj.

Good shout, I'll see if I have some old inner...

Good shout, I'll see if I have some old inner tubes lying about to tide me over until I sort out a more 'proper' solution.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By oj.

I will definitely be changing the bottle cage...

I will definitely be changing the bottle cage setup should I get the frame powder coated. Those SKS mounts do look quite friendly and I'd be scared to drill into such narrow tubing.

The non...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-20, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By oj.

The rear mudguard is rotated too far...

The rear mudguard is rotated too far anti-clockwise. Unfortunately the arms fowl on the rack so this is the best I can do. The fourth picture shows the piece of plastic bottle I used to extend the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-20, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By oj.

Didn't fancy them, to me they looked like they...

Didn't fancy them, to me they looked like they would introduce a lot of flex to the system.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,255
Posted By oj.

Mounting a rack, amongst other things to an old bike with no bosses

This is a documentary thread. At the moment I am satisfied with how my rack is mounted, although I may well become dissatisfied so I welcome any opinions that may be had.

I'll cover a bit of...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,308
Posted By oj.

This is great info guys I'm sure it will satisfy...

This is great info guys I'm sure it will satisfy the criteria for the assignment. Thanks for taking the time to help me out here, I would be pretty stuck without you.
Forum: Commuting
02-08-19, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,308
Posted By oj.

Well that would certainly be abstract lol. At the...

Well that would certainly be abstract lol. At the moment anything floats as I have to provide 'evidence' for why things are bad. All the formalities are a real PIA
Forum: Commuting
02-06-19, 05:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,308
Posted By oj.

Don't worry about being negative

Don't worry about being negative I need honest feedback for this. At the moment I'm trying to find something to improve cycling to a job that requires formal dress. It's a high school portfolio...
Forum: Commuting
02-06-19, 04:27 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 24,528
Posted By oj.

Thanks all for taking the time to respond to this...

Thanks all for taking the time to respond to this thread I have an updated thread here - https://www.bikeforums.net/commuting/1165823-further-questions-cycling-work-clothes.html#post20781420
Forum: Commuting
02-06-19, 04:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,308
Posted By oj.

Further Questions on Cycling in Work Clothes

Following up on a question I asked a couple of weeks ago regarding cycling to work in work clothes I have some more questions to ask. You don’t need to have responded to the original thread to answer...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 24,528
Posted By oj.

Thanks very much for all the replies guys. Good...

Thanks very much for all the replies guys. Good info on here about what people do when they are cycling to work. Does anyone have any more problems that they face when they are cycling to work.

...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-19, 06:10 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 24,528
Posted By oj.

Thanks for your response. Did you have any issues...

Thanks for your response. Did you have any issues regarding pedals and dress shoes. This is something I have come across myself but I don't know if It's just a personal issue. Also I should point out...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-19, 03:13 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 24,528
Posted By oj.

Cycling In work clothes.

I was wondering if anyone on here commutes to work in the clothes they are going to wear for the rest of the day. I'm doing a design project that's trying to improve the experience for people who...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,511
Posted By oj.

until the valve falls off

until the valve falls off
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-16, 03:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By oj.

I would go for the marlin 6 if you are getting...

I would go for the marlin 6 if you are getting the bike just for commuting and light off road use. it offers most of what the marlin 7 does apart from things like longer travel fork and slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By oj.

cheers

cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By oj.

i can get everything i need for £7

i can get everything i need for £7
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-16, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By oj.

it has to move about 3-4mm

it has to move about 3-4mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-16, 11:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By oj.

i have measured the id of the chainring and the...

i have measured the id of the chainring and the crank and i got 9.5mm which roughly equates to 3/8 of an inch. i can buy 3/8 bolts and i think that it should be close enough so there is no movement....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-16, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By oj.

nut and bolt as chainring bolts

would i be able to use a nut a bolt for my single-speed chainring rather than proper chainring bolts. the reason i'm asking this is because a need to space my chainring in a few mm and it would be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-16, 06:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,088
Posted By oj.

I think your splitting hairs. That Union jack...

I think your splitting hairs. That Union jack appears to be a table cloth or something.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,088
Posted By oj.

columbus steel frame

i was looking at Chinese bike frames and i came across this lovely looking frame. seems to good to be true though...

FIXED GEAR FRAME+FORK COLUMBUS CROMOR CHROMOLY LUG VINTAGE PURSUIT TRACK BIKE...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-16, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

nope, I shaved the frame.

nope, I shaved the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-16, 06:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,886
Posted By oj.

I have no idea what you mean by a shim, but when...

I have no idea what you mean by a shim, but when I think of a shim i think of a piece of metal used to make a smaller part larger. If this is what you mean by a shim then it would be physically...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-16, 01:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

Somehow the non-driveside cup (metal) went in...

Somehow the non-driveside cup (metal) went in almost all the way on the cheap bb without using excessive force. The cup i forced was the driveside (metal) with the cheap bb. The non-driveside cup...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

I have decided to buy a threadless bottom bracket...

I have decided to buy a threadless bottom bracket as this is much cheaper than taking it to a frame builder and getting new threads cut.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

I am now almost sure that the frame is using...

I am now almost sure that the frame is using Raleigh threading as the cup width is 71mm. what i would now like to know is should i buy a press fit bb or try to find Raleigh cups and a suitable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 12:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

I have just measured the threads in the frame, it...

I have just measured the threads in the frame, it was kind of hard to do with a ruler but the results I got were similar enough to that of the bottom bracket.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

I would also like to know what the model of frame...

I would also like to know what the model of frame is but the person i bought from just said it was a bsa and I can confirm that from the head badge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 12:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

the bike shop didn't mention anything about 26...

the bike shop didn't mention anything about 26 tpi but I'll go compare the lengths.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-16, 12:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,091
Posted By oj.

Bottom bracket won't thread all the way in

I recently bought a 1960's BSA road frame and I'm currently in the process of converting it into a fixed gear. The first problem I encountered was that the fixed cup was stuck in the frame, nothing a...
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