SquidPuppet

I like it.

Be prepared if you ride it in the rain......

Gerryattrick

I've put the half rubber/half leather brake blocks on it as I seem to remember they were better in the wet than all rubber.

rodteague

Newly finished 1986 Raleigh Technium 440 SS

Parts I added/replaced

Shimano 600 Uniglide rear hub
Wheels Mfg 10x1x174 solid axle
Surly spacer kit
Surly 20T rear cog
Shimano 16T screw on rear cog
SR 40T steel front chainring (was the original inner ring on the bike; listed it so you know my gear ratio's)
Soma Moustache bar 3 Speed II
Origin8 cross levers
Kenda KrossCyclo K161 27 x 1 3/8 tires
Gusset bachelor chain tensioner
Brooks Conquest AT saddle ( bought this sometime in the 80's and was on my Bianchi MTB )













Best Regards

Rod

daryldeal

Please excuse the mess

UltraManDan

Brake lever location looks really awkward, but a nice build otherwise

rodteague

Thanks for the compliment.

They do look a bit awkward but braking is really not that bad. The bar and lever combo ended up being a comprise between mtn levers and road levers. I wanted the mustache bar because I had never tried them and those who have seem to really like them. I also think they add a element of elegance that other bars can't seem to obtain. I couldn't get the mtn levers in my preferred location because they wouldn't pass around the radius; and I just don't like the way road levers look on a mustache bar. Hence cross levers. After putting them on I realized very quickly that they enhance the mustache bar without being a distraction. I'll ride them as is for a while and may change the location once I figure out what suits me best. Thanks again

Best regards

Rod

Unkle Rico

Soo.. are you using the 16t as the lockring?

rodteague

Yes and no. Yes, I chose to use the cog to lock the 20 tooth and spacers down. I didn't want to mess with trying to find a BB lock ring that in most cases "almost" fits. Besides UG screw on cogs are inexpensive, plentiful, and fit properly. And no, since it was going to be there anyway (see the pic in my first post) I opted to use it as a second ratio. No different than doing the same with a flip flop hub, and far less expensive option to boot.


Regards


Rod

Euthyphro

Just installed PDW full metal fenders on my Wabi. Full townie mode engaged. (The hidden fender mounts on the wabi make the frame look sleek, but they are a serious pain in the ass.)



Please excuse the silver headset.

Carcosa

^ Nice! Headset doesn't bother me.

I even think you could go out on a limb and do a gold headset and chain. Play off the gunwalls and the bottom of your seat. Then some tan grips too....

bonsai171

Nice color scheme! What kind of bike is it?

Dave

daryldeal

Thanks, just a generic hi tensile steel frame taiwanese branded bike

DiabloScott

Very nice. Can you get the rear wheel out with the fender on?

Euthyphro

Thanks. I'm inclined to eventually replace the headset and go all black.

Thanks. If I deflate the tire I can get it out with a bit of persuasion.

SquidPuppet

Other than the chain being installed inside-out, I think it's beautiful.

Carcosa

Good eye Squid. Some attention to detail maths in the other thread too. 2 FOR 2.

Don't get a big head now. Or grow more arms for that matter.

SquidPuppet

It's not the entire skull that is a problem. Only the inhalation appendage.

Euthyphro

Oh man, I’m not sure how I missed that. Thanks!

rise000

newbie in SS world, here's mine Jamis Beatnik, all stock except saddle, pedals, stem & handlebar...

scoho

Just because it's wrong for you doesn't mean it's wrong for him. I mean, have you even tried it?

rodteague

That's why I use a "flip flop" chain.

checoles

Are you stupid? He's wearing out one side, then he'll flip it over and wear the other! Common knowledge!

SquidPuppet

You are all idiots. The way the chain is oriented will cause severe air turbulence and make the bike handle like poop. It's a wonder he hasn't crashed already. But, actually, I guess that's to be expected from you slow guys putting around at 23.5 mph.

checoles

Do you actually have ANY cycling experience? That chain right there is a oversized dolphin stock-turner, it has the aero-ability to stabilise the bike! My mate who fixes my bikes told me so! GOD.

rodteague

Kids on the block fly by me on their scooters w/ pinwheels; gotta get me a pinwheel and one of those "oversized Dolphin stock-turner" chain thingy