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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-08, 05:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,273
Posted By zed4130

, well i just did 35 miles on a very up and down...

, well i just did 35 miles on a very up and down route, im knackered, going up wasnt too bad, but coming down , i think ive worn my front pads out lol,

paul ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 11:05 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,829
Posted By zed4130

yeah i just mixed up some old colnago decals i...

yeah i just mixed up some old colnago decals i had, frame unknown , cheap lol, but nice 72-72 angles, great to ride, i changed to a black stem, a bit more stealth, ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 09:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,273
Posted By zed4130

lol, ill just go for it i think, im only going to...

lol, ill just go for it i think, im only going to aim at 40miles a day, over 2 days, 40 there 40 back, if after 20 i pass out, ill make it 20 a day lol, thanks for all the help, poss was a stupid...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 03:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,273
Posted By zed4130

cheers, im on my own so i can stop when i want...

cheers, im on my own so i can stop when i want to, ive got all day, and dont ride as much these days due to juggling kids and work etc, so not as fit as i was, i cant wait ,

paul
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 01:49 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,273
Posted By zed4130

sorry giys, i was asking how far is possible on a...

sorry giys, i was asking how far is possible on a fixie, no need for WTF ? jeez some people are stressy , ok i wrote it abit wrong, thanks for the help with the pedals,
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 01:03 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,273
Posted By zed4130

How far on a fixie ?

Hi guys, as ive not ridden fixed in 16 years and only been out twice for little rides since building mine, this weekend ive decided to go for a all day ride on it, ive changed the clips and straps to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-08, 12:29 AM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,764,829
Posted By zed4130

my gonacol lol, made up name, built for fun, and...

my gonacol lol, made up name, built for fun, and on a budget,
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/konakilauea102.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-08, 05:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

lol, he cant spell or use a tape measure lol,

lol, he cant spell or use a tape measure lol,
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

im with you on that, but the whole messenger...

im with you on that, but the whole messenger thing isnt the reason i built this, i actualy raced these, and trained on one, i liked the look of this bike and felt it had potential as a cheap fixed...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

lol, too be honest the guy selling these is...

lol, too be honest the guy selling these is clueless , but the bikes with a few tweaks are ok, i wanted to build a nice looking cheap fixed gear, and thats what i have done, some people do get a bit...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

no clue ,nice large flange type, a very solid set...

no clue ,nice large flange type, a very solid set up, i will change the shraider inner tubes though, but all works well, im off on a 2 day ride this friday, if i go alone, ill take this, will be fun,
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

oh i just hope no one steals my bike fall stop...

oh i just hope no one steals my bike fall stop ,there ya go stickers removed, lol, cyclist snobbery, its funny ,ive never driven , i ride everywere, and ride what i can afford, but there is such...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 01:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

lol, yeah i had a few stickers sitting around,...

lol, yeah i had a few stickers sitting around, ill probs take them off, just messing around with it, i built this for fun, and its that, after all these years of cycling i think its got too serius ,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 01:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

cheers mate, plus the cranks are 165mm, not 175...

cheers mate, plus the cranks are 165mm, not 175 as said on ebay, the fron hole for the brake is not great, the wheels are vert nice looking, the saddle is horrid, but changed that, the original bars...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

I took the plunge , changed a few parts, i had...

I took the plunge , changed a few parts, i had some old colnago decals sitting around, so swapped the letters around, it rides superb, im very happy with it, all in it cost me £260,
paul...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-08, 01:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

ive asked a few things about it twice but no...

ive asked a few things about it twice but no response, i need to know how easy it would be to turn it into a fixed ? and is the hub flip flop type,
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 12:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,002
Posted By zed4130

carradice make some big saddle bags, i get loads...

carradice make some big saddle bags, i get loads in my chossy one,
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-08, 09:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

I must admit i did think about this, plus ive got...

I must admit i did think about this, plus ive got my eyes on some older fixies that are on ebay, much better frames, im not too bothered if its a nice shinny bike, although i still get that kid xmas...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-08, 08:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

so i gather not good then, lol, i had 2 fixed...

so i gather not good then, lol, i had 2 fixed gears back in the early 90's i trained on one of them, the other i actualy used on the track, i know these are cheap, i thought just a fun bike, for not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-08, 05:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,564
Posted By zed4130

advice, has anyone got one of these,

ive been looking at these on ebay, there not expensive, i know there hi-tensile, but there not that heavy, what do you guys think, thanks for any help

paul
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-08, 01:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

your not wrong, i remember having that tape on my...

your not wrong, i remember having that tape on my giant cadex in about 93ish , it went ok with it as it was the cfr1 and was yellow and purple, but on this bike it sucked, lol.

paul
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-08, 02:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

sadly not, the whole bike was advertised on ebay...

sadly not, the whole bike was advertised on ebay as(A BICYCLE ) so i was lucky to find it, the only pic on ebay was a rear pic, and i did think it was a brooks, but its a chossy one, its nice , ill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

I took it out for a spin today, its perfect,...

I took it out for a spin today, its perfect, evything works great, i changed that horrid bar tape, and did a bit more cleaning,
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/konakilauea002-4.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-08, 06:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,010
Posted By zed4130

that looks cool mate, i got raleighs for most...

that looks cool mate, i got raleighs for most christmas's as my mum worked for moore large in the uk , they sold raleighs, too this day every time i get a new bike or old classic as usualy the case...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,138
Posted By zed4130

large saddle bag,2 inner tubes, 2 tyre levers,...

large saddle bag,2 inner tubes, 2 tyre levers, multitool , mobile phone(cell) marsbar , sketch pad and pencil , waterproof it is england lol,and a mini pump, bike 1 water bottle ,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

there ya go, plus ive got that rack aswell, ...

there ya go, plus ive got that rack aswell,

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/ral83_07.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/konakilauea019-1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

I just found out its from 1983 ill get the...

I just found out its from 1983 ill get the bruchure pic in a min, spec the same other than the saddle
Forum: Touring
07-16-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By zed4130

think ive solved the saddle height problem lol,...

think ive solved the saddle height problem lol, abit of a barn gate, but nice a comfy ,,

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/konakilauea003-6.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

frame number - BH211TB plus these underneath,...

frame number - BH211TB plus these underneath, could be added on post code etc, incase it get stolen? wg3 oo1743
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/ko...

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/konakilauea011-3.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/konakilauea015-1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

ome more pics, ill have a lok at the mech, i...

ome more pics, ill have a lok at the mech, i think your right as says that in the manuel ,
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/zed2000/konakilauea007-3.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

clubmans are a real english thing, not as popular...

clubmans are a real english thing, not as popular now, but i collect lots of old cycling gazettes etc so love this kind of bike, ill take more pics, seems like ive posted twice ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 05:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

the hubs are not campag, ill have a look later,...

the hubs are not campag, ill have a look later, cheers,
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 04:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,391
Posted By zed4130

raleigh clubman ? what year,

hi i just won this on ebay, its great, a little larger than i usualy use, but it went cheap at £50 , its got campagnolo gears and levers, that look great, ive no idea of a year, it had the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-15-08, 01:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By zed4130

I would keep the shifters, i love bar end...

I would keep the shifters, i love bar end shifters , and give the bike to charity, but if it was me, i would rebuild the whole bike, but then i like that kind of thing,

paul
Forum: Touring
07-15-08, 01:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,008
Posted By zed4130

we just drove for 4 hours and then 3 and a half...

we just drove for 4 hours and then 3 and a half home, now my back and neck are bad, i hope the stem comes soon lol,
Forum: Touring
07-13-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,008
Posted By zed4130

cheers rowan, im going to use it to find a good...

cheers rowan, im going to use it to find a good position , then look for a alternative,

paul
Forum: Touring
07-12-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,008
Posted By zed4130

i must admit they dont look great, as i like the...

i must admit they dont look great, as i like the low long look, but ive also got back problems, and recently hurt my neck, so ill see how it goes, it will look odd to me at first but will help my...
Forum: Touring
07-12-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,008
Posted By zed4130

thanks for that, there a few on ebay, with 2...

thanks for that, there a few on ebay, with 2 bolts on the steerer and 1 to adjust, not over pricey so i might just take a chance and see, thanks again
paul
Forum: Touring
07-12-08, 02:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,008
Posted By zed4130

adjustable stems, any good ?

ok to follow on from my brooks saddle post, i poss now need a higher stem, i dont have the hight on my forks steerer, so are these adjustable stems any good, as with one i could adjust my height , as...
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By zed4130

i was thinking of getting a higher stem , as ive...

i was thinking of getting a higher stem , as ive got a neck injurie at the moment so it might be a good idea,
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By zed4130

that b,66 i put on a old mtb in around 92ish i...

that b,66 i put on a old mtb in around 92ish i set it up a tourer, i only used it once then bought a old raleigh royal tourer, and then sold the old mtb with the saddle, very comfy if i remember ,
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By zed4130

sadly ive not enough money for a swift, and they...

sadly ive not enough money for a swift, and they are a great looking saddle , if i need to ill change my stem , buy ive always ridden this way,
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By zed4130

i must admit iafter all these years cyclng i can...

i must admit iafter all these years cyclng i can sit on about any saddle , infact i hat soft saddles so it should be ok, i cant wait to go out for a ride,

paul
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By zed4130

thanks for that, ill have a look , i love the...

thanks for that, ill have a look , i love the look of these saddles,i just hope i can put the miles on it to wear it in lol ,
Forum: Touring
07-11-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By zed4130

at last got my new b17 brooks

ive wanted one for years, i had a b66 and i didnt have it for very long, so any advice on looking after it etc would be great

paul
...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-08, 01:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,002
Posted By zed4130

what about a large saddle bag, like a carradice,...

what about a large saddle bag, like a carradice, i prefere these as keeps the weight central , nothing wrong with panniers though ,
paul
Forum: Pacific Northwest
07-09-08, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 821
Posted By zed4130

Im not sure, but i just bought my daughters new...

Im not sure, but i just bought my daughters new bmx mirraco , from my local bike shop, it was about £50 cheaper than normal , he told me the new models come out in july and would cost more, some of...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-08-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,993
Posted By zed4130

Must admit i hate wearing a helmet, but i wear...

Must admit i hate wearing a helmet, but i wear one nearly all the time, its funny back in the early 90's when i raced road bikes, i got knocked off everytime i wore one lol, kind of put me off, i...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-08, 01:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,556
Posted By zed4130

cheers guys, i took it off in the end, as i havnt...

cheers guys, i took it off in the end, as i havnt been out for a while and wanted a trouble free ride, ive put it back on now, so fingers crossed ,

paul
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