Remise of minivelo frame
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Remise of minivelo frame
Since getting my Silverock minivelo, I’ve had this extra frame. I decided to use some parts I’ve accumulated. The New parts are the tires, handlebar, grips, extender, câbles and friction shifter. Used parts are The dérailleur 7 speed Shimano 105 short cage, Weinmann Zac BMX rim, Shimano free hub, origin 8 v brakes, mudguards, saddle and tube, front wheel, crank and ring (48t), brake levers, square bottom b.
Using a friction shifter is really different than the indexed one. You don’t rely on the number but rather how it feels.
Using a friction shifter is really different than the indexed one. You don’t rely on the number but rather how it feels.
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Great idea!
always good to have another one around, unless space is tight. How does it ride with the new parts?
always good to have another one around, unless space is tight. How does it ride with the new parts?
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The good thing is that its a smaller size so space is less of a problem. Hum, smaller = more bikes…
I’ve ordered a new combined chain ring and guard from Litepro and an adjustable stem to improve my position. I’m also getting some wobble going downhill. This could be the wheels needing to be balanced. Other than that, it rides well.
I’ve ordered a new combined chain ring and guard from Litepro and an adjustable stem to improve my position. I’m also getting some wobble going downhill. This could be the wheels needing to be balanced. Other than that, it rides well.
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I used a ZAC on my Bike Friday for a number of years. They're good rims.
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The LBS said the wobble was the rear wheel. They will correct that.
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How are you getting on with the smooth hound recommissioning?
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Since getting my Silverock minivelo, I’ve had this extra frame. I decided to use some parts I’ve accumulated. The New parts are the tires, handlebar, grips, extender, câbles and friction shifter. Used parts are The dérailleur 7 speed Shimano 105 short cage, Weinmann Zac BMX rim, Shimano free hub, origin 8 v brakes, mudguards, saddle and tube, front wheel, crank and ring (48t), brake levers, square bottom b.
Using a friction shifter is really different than the indexed one. You don’t rely on the number but rather how it feels.
Using a friction shifter is really different than the indexed one. You don’t rely on the number but rather how it feels.
Are you happy with the gear range?
If not, you might consider adding a geared hub.
My bike has the SRAM Dual Drive which combines a 3-speed geared hub with an 8 speed cassette and derailleur. This works really well and gives a huge range of gearing. The Dual Drive is no longer made but I think there are some modern analogues.
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Nice looking bike!
Are you happy with the gear range?
If not, you might consider adding a geared hub.
My bike has the SRAM Dual Drive which combines a 3-speed geared hub with an 8 speed cassette and derailleur. This works really well and gives a huge range of gearing. The Dual Drive is no longer made but I think there are some modern analogues.
Are you happy with the gear range?
If not, you might consider adding a geared hub.
My bike has the SRAM Dual Drive which combines a 3-speed geared hub with an 8 speed cassette and derailleur. This works really well and gives a huge range of gearing. The Dual Drive is no longer made but I think there are some modern analogues.
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I realised my LBS didn’t install the rear wheel correctly. I purchased from him a new old stock 20 inch wheel with a Shimano 7 speed freehub. My red Lombardo minivelo has an OLD of 130 mm, and he pushed the wheel in the rear dropouts without removing one of the spacers of the hub. It was fitted for OLD 135 mm. This was forcing open the rear. I found the tech drawings for the hub and it was designed for 130 or 135 mm by removing a spacer. The LBS didn’t even try to understand this. He just pushed hard! That is incompetence. So, I removed the spacer and the wheel fits perfectly now. Luckily no damage was done. I obviouly question the tech. Knowledge of the owner. Good thing the he recently hired a real bike mechanic.
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. My red Lombardo minivelo has an OLD of 130 mm, and he pushed the wheel in the rear dropouts without removing one of the spacers of the hub. It was fitted for OLD 135 mm. This was forcing open the rear. I found the tech drawings for the hub and it was designed for 130 or 135 mm by removing a spacer. The LBS didn’t even try to understand this. He just pushed hard! That is incompetence. So, I removed the spacer and the wheel fits perfectly now. Luckily no damage was done. I obvioulsy question the tech. Knowledge of the owner. Good thing the he recently hired a real bike mechanic.
That wheel is now on my helios because lighter than dahon kinetix comp wheel.