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06-03-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,643
Posted By bwilli88

But here is the final iteration, love the blue...

But here is the final iteration, love the blue Acorn bags, this just ride so well, Arabesque shifts very well on this. ...
06-03-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,643
Posted By bwilli88

So I finally am satisfied with this bike and how...

So I finally am satisfied with this bike and how it rides.
I did go with that Shimano 600 Arabesque drive train. It rides so sweet and looks great.
Not sure of the wheels but it has some generic...
06-02-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,802
Posted By bwilli88

After applying the yellow I had to sand a bit. So...

After applying the yellow I had to sand a bit. So I put 2 coats of clear before the stickers.
I did not put a lock nut on the one side of the rear hub and it did tighten because of the coaster brake...
05-31-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,634
Posted By bwilli88

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x526/taillights_b5df1272c21657675937a23d25cd2c370862fb56.jpg


what are those rear lights?
05-30-24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 252
Posted By bwilli88

I would like the grey 52 and the 144 bcd 52

I would like the grey 52 and the 144 bcd 52
05-30-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,399
Posted By bwilli88

Well, I only flattened that side in the inside...

Well, I only flattened that side in the inside about 3 or 4mm and it did not dimple so I will probably be good. I rode it today and it still needs about 2mm on the NDS.

Thanks to nlerner for the...
05-30-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,399
Posted By bwilli88

Nope, I needed tire clearance and the plastic...

Nope, I needed tire clearance and the plastic piece kept the exterior from dimpling and it just flattened the interior of the stays right where it was next to the tire. I did both sides.
05-30-24, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 471
Posted By bwilli88

Pm incoming and I would want the Shifters

Pm incoming and I would want the Shifters
05-29-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,399
Posted By bwilli88

Well, I never ended up with a chainstay cripmer. ...

Well, I never ended up with a chainstay cripmer. But
I still needed one and nlerner stated in post #5 that he used a bench vise.
Well I had a cool little bench vise I made while I was in college...
05-28-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3,031
Views: 885,884
Posted By bwilli88

My Surly Steam roller ...

My Surly Steam roller
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20230829_133520750_hdr_930a31bdbea5729ee6dbb38d6b9706c4ba9349d4.jpg...
05-28-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By bwilli88

Looks like fun.

Looks like fun.
05-28-24, 06:21 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 75,744
Posted By bwilli88

I did 50 KM on a local rail trail with my Surly ...

I did 50 KM on a local rail trail with my Surly
pic from before but same place...
05-27-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,816
Posted By bwilli88

It could look like this one I made with flat...

It could look like this one I made with flat bars.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20221227_155022881_hdr_187228af10c0790b8a12b69c169d2fc602a50bf8.jpg
I really...
05-25-24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,783
Views: 249,320
Posted By bwilli88

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20240520_155256511_d9795f0c6d3ecf4ed11e0efe2b6a14119ee36cee.jpg...
05-25-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 5,859
Posted By bwilli88

Almost all of my bikes have some sort of upgrade...

Almost all of my bikes have some sort of upgrade or mod.
The one with the least came to me as a frameset.
My 72 Geoffry Butler. has Shimano Arabesque 600...
05-22-24, 12:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,221
Posted By bwilli88

I really like my Surly Steam roller with Bruce...

I really like my Surly Steam roller with Bruce Gordon Rock n Roads, enought bite for dirt but roll real easy on the road. These are 650b but the 700c versions should be nice also....
Forum: Touring
05-20-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,491
Posted By bwilli88

I build my own, Rims; Velocity Dyads or A23, ...

I build my own,
Rims; Velocity Dyads or A23,
A512 or A312 are also nice rims
Any solid hub mostly 36b holes

typically any SS spoke and only brass nipples
05-18-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By bwilli88

That is real nice.

That is real nice.
05-18-24, 08:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,284
Posted By bwilli88

Also a Handsome Cycles disc fork and a SRAM...

Also a Handsome Cycles disc fork and a SRAM Automatix coaster brake hub. and ended up with this...
05-18-24, 08:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,284
Posted By bwilli88

I found some 635 ERTO rims and needed to find a...

I found some 635 ERTO rims and needed to find a frame to build and ended up with this.

...
05-10-24, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 392,330
Posted By bwilli88

I have 2 now, I have posted my Witcomb before ...

I have 2 now, I have posted my Witcomb before
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20221102_073507209_47ee4b2c030987a858bf4fb56026e36fd1662aa3.jpg
And now I have this...
05-09-24, 07:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,634
Posted By bwilli88

I got this Steamroller from this thread,...

I got this Steamroller from this thread, https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/1266313-surly-surly.html...
05-08-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 184
Posted By bwilli88

PM sent, interested.

PM sent, interested.
05-08-24, 06:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 506
Posted By bwilli88

It helps to know where you live as both bike are...

It helps to know where you live as both bike are UK based builders.
Also are the weights with or without the fork?
For me either would be a sweet ride.
05-06-24, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 634
Posted By bwilli88

Automatic transmission fluid

Automatic transmission fluid
05-06-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6,559
Views: 818,506
Posted By bwilli88

ISO SRAM Automatix 2 speed rear hub... Coaster...

ISO SRAM Automatix 2 speed rear hub... Coaster brake or rim brake loose hub or built in a wheel.
05-06-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,802
Posted By bwilli88

Here it is...

Here it is now.https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1124/img_20240506_084130869_579e1bd6ff2e38789155eec8ad2e66d32ca9fe69.jpg...
05-06-24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 184
Posted By bwilli88

ISO SRAM Automatix

Hey all, looking for a spare to keep my 2 running and maybe to build into another bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,724
Posted By bwilli88

Yep, do that all the time along with a constant...

Yep, do that all the time along with a constant PM program. and Yes, I have enough to do just about anything on that bike and on others. I have used the tools in that roll more on other people's...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 05:14 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,724
Posted By bwilli88

It typically is the minimum that I take on a long...

It typically is the minimum that I take on a long ride.
That small black one in the background it more my minimalist.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 4,724
Posted By bwilli88

This is my minimalist, Acorn tool roll ...

This is my minimalist, Acorn tool roll
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05-03-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By bwilli88

I ended up with a SRAM 1/8 chain.

I ended up with a SRAM 1/8 chain.
05-03-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By bwilli88

Here are a few of the cracks in the Black Pro but...

Here are a few of the cracks in the Black Pro but it is still solid. That Brown one has a good solid top....
05-02-24, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 334
Posted By bwilli88

Sold

Sold
05-02-24, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By bwilli88

Both Sold

Both Sold
05-01-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 28,054
Views: 4,623,536
Posted By bwilli88

What is that bag, it is sweet!

What is that bag, it is sweet!
04-30-24, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 558
Posted By bwilli88

;Brooks Professionals time 2

I have two Brooks Pros,
Black $50 + shipping
Brown $50 + shipping
Both have cracks but are still solid...
04-30-24, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 334
Posted By bwilli88

Avocet Touring Saddles times 2

I have an Avocet touring WI and touring WII
WI is $25 + shipping
WII is $20 + shipping
Both for $40 PENDING SOLD...
04-30-24, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 434
Posted By bwilli88

B17 Narrow times 2

I have these two Brooks B17 narrow saddles that I will not use
New black/brown with copper rivets $80 + negotiable shipping PENDING SOLD
Old brownish one $45 + shipping PENDING SOLD...
04-30-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By bwilli88

I really did not want to do this but I have other...

I really did not want to do this but I have other projects and the little leather seat bag i had with it went on another bike so this is up for grabs....
04-29-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By bwilli88

Chain?

What chain is everyone here using?
1/8?
3?32?
04-26-24, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 580
Posted By bwilli88

I do not know about the Deore, but this is my...

I do not know about the Deore, but this is my Raleigh International
10 speed 14-25...
04-26-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,053
Posted By bwilli88

Oh, here is my other converted to single speed! ...

Oh, here is my other converted to single speed!
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04-25-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By bwilli88

I have a couple near me that are real good. One...

I have a couple near me that are real good. One that knows newer bikes, Hush Money bikes(Lancaster, PA) and one that knows everything, Shirks (Blueball, PA).
04-25-24, 04:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,053
Posted By bwilli88

Here is mine with a good coat of paint 8 speed...

Here is mine with a good coat of paint
8 speed IGH and shifter on the top tube with Mavic Racer Center pulls, rack mounts on seat stay....
04-24-24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,053
Posted By bwilli88

Yes, I have 2.

Yes, I have 2.
04-24-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 525
Posted By bwilli88

Sounds great, My J Henry is hanging in my shop on...

Sounds great, My J Henry is hanging in my shop on the waiting list to be built....
04-24-24, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By bwilli88

A few of mine Single speed coaster brake. 700c ...

A few of mine
Single speed coaster brake. 700c
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_20211102_172637912_9a3caa2965fa501bad0adb793d998fd3daa7149a.jpg

72 Raleigh...
04-22-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,331
Posted By bwilli88

On my Whitcomb I taped the housing to the bars...

On my Whitcomb I taped the housing to the bars and exited the wrap up near the stem....
04-22-24, 05:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,546
Posted By bwilli88

I like the widest tires I can fit. go with the...

I like the widest tires I can fit.
go with the 38s
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