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Forum: Framebuilders
11-05-21, 07:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By db143

I am in London so there are some good frame...

I am in London so there are some good frame builders around who will be more than capable of this.

The frame is made with Columbus Genius tubing and is going for £230 - adding the cost of the...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-04-21, 06:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By db143

Thanks all for your replies. The frame is great...

Thanks all for your replies. The frame is great value but I'll have to balance that with cost of having this looked at. Really appreciate the responses.
Forum: Framebuilders
11-03-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By db143

Thanks for the reply. From what you are saying,...

Thanks for the reply. From what you are saying, if it's a good quality frame at a good price, it wouldn't be a write off because of this? Would it be a simple re-fix job for a framebuilder?
Forum: Framebuilders
11-03-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By db143

Safety of repaired dropout

Hi all, I've had a scan of this board for a suitable place for this and not seen one - please redirect me if I'm out of place.

I'm looking at buying a frame at the minute and the owner before the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-21, 07:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,465
Posted By db143

Did you ever get anywhere with this? I am...

Did you ever get anywhere with this? I am considering trying to index-ify an old bike, currently equipped with a 5-speed sunrace freewheel and down tube shifters. I want to know if the shimano or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,988
Posted By db143

Hi all, hope this is an ok place to ask this...

Hi all, hope this is an ok place to ask this question, John I am particularly interested in your response.

I'm toying with the idea of converting a 70s beater I have to index shifting. At the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-21, 02:52 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,087
Posted By db143

I do similar work4bike, if I am signalling any...

I do similar work4bike, if I am signalling any turn at all, I will begin by checking behind me, locking eyes if there's a driver near me, and pointing to indicate while waving my hand/wrist so as to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-17-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,087
Posted By db143

What do we think of sticking an arm straight out...

What do we think of sticking an arm straight out vs. curling the opposite behind the back for signalling?

Sometimes with the arm straight out method I feel it is at risk of getting hit. I do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,826
Posted By db143

This is quite common with cheap department store...

This is quite common with cheap department store bikes unfortunately. A friend was sold one by Halfords in the UK with a backwards fork and I see them in the street fairly often (their Apollo...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,896
Posted By db143

I have a Zefal floor pump, it has no model name...

I have a Zefal floor pump, it has no model name but it looks most similar to the Profil Max FP30 on their website. It has lasted 10 years, a lot of use, several house moves with no problems.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-21, 03:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By db143

That's interesting bark_eater - could you let me...

That's interesting bark_eater - could you let me know what the result of your investigation is? It sounds a similar situation to mine.

Thanks thook for the reassuring words on longer stems!
Forum: Introductions
05-26-21, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 633
Posted By db143

Welcome. I'm a fellow newbie. Everyone seems...

Welcome. I'm a fellow newbie. Everyone seems helpful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By db143

I appreciate your consideration but this has...

I appreciate your consideration but this has never happened - the stem in question is brand new nitto bough for my new bike. The peugeot's stem has only come out once for a headset overhaul and went...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 11:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By db143

CJenrick - I like the electrical tape idea. The...

CJenrick - I like the electrical tape idea. The stem was brand new and the fork was barely used.

Iride01 - The minimum insertion line on the stem is and always has been completely out of sight. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-21, 02:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By db143

Good morning all, and huge thanks for some very...

Good morning all, and huge thanks for some very thoughtful answers since I've been asleep!

To address some questions:

Rick - Could be the cups - I actually run the quill stem quite high. It's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-21, 03:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By db143

Headset damaging quill stem?

Hello all.

Short problem: is the locknut of my headset (threaded) digging into and damaging my quill stem?

Long description: I have noticed that as I ride over bumps (steel frame, 90s campag...
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