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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-20-22, 10:30 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,395
Posted By le mans

Something I knocked up, still need to stick the...

Something I knocked up, still need to stick the headtube badge back on.

Found a aluminium fork that would fit the old headtube

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-22, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,024
Posted By le mans

Ahh, I had forgotten what those little pointed...

Ahh, I had forgotten what those little pointed screws are for

When testing I didn't screw it in, and assumed it's an added safety lock or something

Thanks Andy, I've always appreciated your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-10-19, 02:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,440
Posted By le mans

I just load up my oil cans with whatever motor...

I just load up my oil cans with whatever motor oil i got in the shed, not too thin - not too thick
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,876
Posted By le mans

Try a fine tooth flat file on the damaged braking...

Try a fine tooth flat file on the damaged braking surface

I have one on stand by when building a secondhand wheel, any dags i'll file it smooth
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,546
Posted By le mans

My first wheel build was using secondhand parts...

My first wheel build was using secondhand parts including nipples, had to rummage through what i thought were in good enough condition, no idea how it held up because i built the wheel to sell the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-19, 01:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,546
Posted By le mans

Re-using spokes is fine, but i'd re-new the...

Re-using spokes is fine, but i'd re-new the nipples.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-19, 02:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,079
Posted By le mans

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-15-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 853,229
Posted By le mans

Nexus 3 speed rear brake hub, looks like they're...

Nexus 3 speed rear brake hub, looks like they're hell bent on using dropbars for the grip shifter
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-19, 10:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,074
Posted By le mans

I'm surprised at the bike shop they didn't clean...

I'm surprised at the bike shop they didn't clean out the seat tube before fitting the alloy seat post

Usually I'll polish it using steel wool wound around a rod attached to a drill and ream it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-19, 11:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,850
Posted By le mans

Probably better than my antique ...

Probably better than my antique
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But is there an adjustment for different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-19, 04:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,436
Posted By le mans

Good things comes to those.. if you're quick! ...

Good things comes to those.. if you're quick!
Dunno how they managed to wrap the rear inner tube around the wheel, and it still holds air :foo:

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-19, 10:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,436
Posted By le mans

I hope to pick up a Nexus 3 spd (or +) gears.....

I hope to pick up a Nexus 3 spd (or +) gears.. built in brake, Joe, I collect freebies, it's bound to happen
There was a boys Giant bike with that machinery offered for free on Gumtree, but i was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,436
Posted By le mans

Picked up an old Indi 500 ladies Shimano 3spd...

Picked up an old Indi 500 ladies Shimano 3spd bike 26 1/4" wheels for nothing that didn't do any work at all! i'm amazed and also enthused.

Using the rear wheel for this bike, the front will have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-24-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,464
Posted By le mans

Very eye catching. I do custom fishing rods.....

Very eye catching. I do custom fishing rods.. another hobby of mine, Silver underwrap - gold trim with red overbindings looks great.
Silver just about goes with anything doesn't it? blues.
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