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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-13-22, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

The project is complete! Very satisfied! Any...

The project is complete! Very satisfied! Any thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzLUbnXjXnA
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-21, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

While I was going, I also weighed the frame to...

While I was going, I also weighed the frame to find what the pain job itself weigh. I was in for a surprise. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmAsYB_eumw
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-21, 01:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Far from pro, but dedicated. Thanks! 😃👍

Far from pro, but dedicated. Thanks! 😃👍
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-21, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

New bike build.

My winter project is to paint and build a new carbon road bike. The project is divided in two parts, the first where i strip the paint and give it a new custom paint job and a second where I assemble...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Nice! I was unaware they have delers out. I’ve...

Nice! I was unaware they have delers out. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the wheels so I’m looking forward to ride them. Unfortunately the winter is coming here in Sweden so I won’t have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-21, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 593
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Ican Aero 50 wheels

Hi guys,

Im currently building a new road bike and have spent a **** load of time to sand down the frame before I can apply new paint to it.

As a bright joy in the sanding boredom, I received...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-21, 04:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

This is of course a very importand...

This is of course a very importand issu/perspective. And sure, we do have burglars here as well, but I think a very important difference is that in Sweden we nodays rarly use cash. Pretty much all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

to cheap compared to what you can/could get. I...

to cheap compared to what you can/could get. I assume you want as much as possible!?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Absolutely, if you live far out in the outback...

Absolutely, if you live far out in the outback and it costs $100 to get to the closest neighbor, selling a bike or bike parts for less is probably quite hard.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

well,it’s not always you know what happened to...

well,it’s not always you know what happened to it. But sure, if the bike (or what ever it is) is a rare model or popular and that is obvious through the short text or a bad pic, the buyers might...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 01:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

what do you have in mind?

what do you have in mind?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 01:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Agree, with some more practices frome my side! 😉👍

Agree, with some more practices frome my side! 😉👍
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-21, 12:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

gounds great, bufmt did you sell them to cheap?...

gounds great, bufmt did you sell them to cheap? Hypothetical question of course, but selling fast van also mean to cheap?! 👍
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-21, 01:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Patience is of course a goot thing, but if your...

Patience is of course a goot thing, but if your ad sucks, even the best patience will be of waste. 😉
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-09-21, 10:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,443
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

To sell your bike

I often find myself scrolling through different market places for bikes. I’ve realized that a lot of people have a very hard time to both write an ad, take pictures and so on.

To help out I made...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-07-21, 12:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,819
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

looks great. The 2k clear in can is very good. I...

looks great. The 2k clear in can is very good. I have no experience with spray guns and mixing colors/clear cot my self, but the results with the 2k in can is great.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-05-21, 05:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,819
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

yes, well ventilated and long sleeves are a good...

yes, well ventilated and long sleeves are a good idea.
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-03-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Thanks! You should never underestimate the easy...

Thanks! You should never underestimate the easy solutions. My guidelines were, as easy as possible yet stable. Yours is easier, but less flexible. 😃🙌
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
09-03-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 581
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Thumbs up Home built trainer table

Last season I was struggling with a good place for the laptop, water bottles, snacks etc. so before this season I decided to build a proper trainer table. I finished a few days ago and it works...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-21, 10:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 229
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Limar 007 respray

The other day I picked up a project I started last winter, but never finished by then. I sanded down by and re sprayed one of my bike helmets, a Limar 007. Fun projdct and the result turned out quite...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-23-21, 02:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

I’ve only had them out for two rides so far. But...

I’ve only had them out for two rides so far. But I rode tarmac, gravel, singel track and sand. Apart from a very steep accent in loos gravel/sand where I had to get off, I found them very competent....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-21, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

I know! ;) Thanks! :)

I know! ;) Thanks! :)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-21, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Thats true. The Scott speedster frame seems to...

Thats true. The Scott speedster frame seems to serve as both entry level road bike and entry level gravel/CX bike, so I guess it is what you want it to be. 😃
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-21, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Thanks! These are noname china wheels that I’ve...

Thanks! These are noname china wheels that I’ve had for a while. I made a video with a walk through of the components check it out below. There are also two episodes of the preparing and painting of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-21, 02:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Thanks! Since it’s built out of a Scott speedster...

Thanks! Since it’s built out of a Scott speedster frame, and I will use it for gravel riding, rather than CX, I call it a gravel bike, but I guess you can call it that as well. What do you think...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-21, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 883
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

My Gravel bike build is complete!

I'M SO PROUD!

After hundr.... many hours in the workshop my home built gravel bike is finished and the final part of my youtube series is live! This has definitely given me a taste for building...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-21, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

I'M SO PROUD! After hundr.... many hours in...

I'M SO PROUD!

After hundr.... many hours in the workshop my home built gravel bike is finished and the final part of my youtube series is live! This has definitely got a taste for building my own...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-21, 02:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

A little Off topic, but since I shared my first...

A little Off topic, but since I shared my first videos in my build series, I thought I would share the final one as well! Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQIkdympOUM
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

nice! Yes, us beginners need two cans to cover a...

nice! Yes, us beginners need two cans to cover a whole frame. I guess with experience, when you spray more even and effective, you can make it with one. The lacquer should be applied twice with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-21, 02:22 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

there is chrome paint on aerosol can. I’ve never...

there is chrome paint on aerosol can. I’ve never tried and I doubt that its as hard and durable as “real” chrome. But… maby worh a try.

another option is the brushed steel look. That you already...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-21, 02:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

I have no experience, but try to get hold of an...

I have no experience, but try to get hold of an other handlebar in chrome and do a test. Try a number of different methods and see what you find to be the best.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

do you want it to be chrome/metal finish or do...

do you want it to be chrome/metal finish or do you want to paint it in different color?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Today I started to assemble the gravel bike. lots...

Today I started to assemble the gravel bike. lots of fun. I also released the video where I go through all the components and parts of the bike. So check it out! I I got pretty far with the assembly,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-21, 07:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 668
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Yes, the cage is mounted with two hex bolts. If...

Yes, the cage is mounted with two hex bolts. If you find a long cage you can replace it.

Let us know how you do!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 668
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Im not suggesting it, I said “you might” and...

Im not suggesting it, I said “you might” and finished off with probably not.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 668
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

A 34t cassette will probably be to big. I think...

A 34t cassette will probably be to big. I think the small cage reaches up to 28t. You might be able to “hack” it with a wolf tooth goat attachment and fiddling with the b limit screw, but likely not....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 03:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Any pics from the project? 😃

Any pics from the project? 😃
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 09:10 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

I haven’t tried them myself, but the colors seems...

I haven’t tried them myself, but the colors seems nice. The primers and clear coats/lacquers are only 1K though, so for a more durable and professional finish, the 2k systems are preferable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-21, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Me too! 😃👍

Me too! 😃👍
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-21, 12:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Im currently waiting for the final parts, the...

Im currently waiting for the final parts, the tires and rotors. So I will give a little smorgasbord of parts. I will make a video where i go through all the comments before I start to put ghrm on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Thanks! The Spraymax 2k primers are great and...

Thanks! The Spraymax 2k primers are great and quite common in stores all over (online and shelf). The one I used Is for aluminum, but I think the regular epoxy works good with steel, but do some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-21, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

I'm about to start my build and I'm a bit unsure...

I'm about to start my build and I'm a bit unsure about in which order I should assemble the parts to make it as efficient as possible. I have a quite good idea, but I would love to have some input? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-21, 06:39 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,044
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

1 and 2. To begin with. You need to remove all...

1 and 2. To begin with. You need to remove all rust, ALL rust, as it will start to grow if you leave it. You then need to clean the frame properly with degreaser. Then a primer made for steel. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-21, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

The build goes on. As I said I will use both new...

The build goes on. As I said I will use both new and already owned components to build the bike. Among the new I have a Shimano GRX 400 rear derailleur. So I did a unboxing video on the way. what’s...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-21, 02:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,660
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

I agree. 🙂

I agree. 🙂
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-21, 02:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,660
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

A lot of things ar marketing jibberish, if paying...

A lot of things ar marketing jibberish, if paying a few more $ makes you feel safe about you darling (bike) then it’s probably worth it for them.

And no, Dawns soap is an American brand, but we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-21, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,660
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Again, I don’t say there is anything wrong with...

Again, I don’t say there is anything wrong with it. What I say is that many people prefer a bike specific cleaner on their very expensive bikes. Personally I live in Europe and Dawns i not even heard...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-21, 11:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,660
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

Well, I agree that it’s probably not an issue....

Well, I agree that it’s probably not an issue. But car cleaners and other type of cleaners are not tested or made for bike parts, like brakes, bearings and other parts. If you buy a, let’s say $6000...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-21, 07:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,660
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

What do you base that on (I’m not saying it’s not...

What do you base that on (I’m not saying it’s not true, but would like to hear a broader argumentation about it)?
Forum: Framebuilders
07-27-21, 10:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,819
Posted By NextDIYikeproj

how do you paint now then?

how do you paint now then?
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