General tinkering (Pretorius / Stayer / Cervelo / Genesis / Nukeproof etc.) and death metal

Mack hubs are lovely, great choice. Give DCR Wheels a look. They make their own rims and they’re super light and bombproof. They make both rim and disc so you could potentially mix and match. I’ve had them for years and they’ve never failed me and the service is superb. Oh and the paint job on your bike is amazing, good choice! T

Love the paintwork on that fork!

What hole count? TB14 if you can get them in the right drilling always look great on a clean track build. I rate the paint but you might have to go minimal on the build to make it work. DA 7710 would go great with the ti

20 / 24 which I don’t think tb14 come in unless I’m missing something.

Agree on the build - there is a lot going on with the paint so will be minimal colours on the build. Wide risers, Cetma front rack and low profile rims should be good.

I’ve got some black Sugino 75s which will hopefully look good

Although now I’ve seen the paint I’m moving more towards silver finishing kit.

Could maybe whack the Suginos on the Day One 853

Cheers for the pointer will take a look

or get Martin to do it. Clearly the most death metal wheel builder going

https://arkanewheelworks.co.uk/

Been spinning Gomorrah again. One of the best drumming performances I’ve heard lately (and as is almost always the case it’s Hannes Grossmann)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=sqxnb9wJrCo

Also Enforced’s latest is fun for some unashamed Slayer worship:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KwNvSgqQKoc

Finally Devourment’s Obscene Majesty is a high point of an already amazing catalogue. Struggle to think of a heavier album, just crushes at every turn.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=VfewJfnPyo0

oh just a thought, Zipp Service Course 30 Disc rims are fucking sick.

Took the much neglected road bike out for a gentle spin today which was nice.

Thought the lockdown would bring endless hours of catching-up with bike projects but instead has brought endless hours of stress trying to juggle both parents working, three kids and no childcare! Millions in the same boat and with a lot more on their plate than me though so can’t complain.

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That's a beaut mate, proper machine. If you ever, ever want to sell your Pret track I'd be on it in a flash. Hope you're all well and take care. T

What a great thread, fantastic bikes and lots of death metal to check out. Have been struggling to wade through everything that's come out in recent years as listening time (and attention span) is limited, at least your suggestions make for a manageable amount.

Also wondering about this

Living outside of London this year but will be moving back in late 2019/early 2020

Did you?

Ha, will keep you in mind! Have yet to build the thing up post-paint job so must get on that.

Picked-up some great TB14s on Royce hubs from the lovely @Eamesy which will be great for the Pretorius tarck.

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Fortunately no!! We ended up staying in Hertfordshire as the space for the kids was such a game changer and the schools were so much nicer (by nicer I mean greener). I’m working more and more from home as well so just made sense.

Very lucky to be in lockdown in the countryside rather than our old place in London. It’s tough here juggling everything and we have fields for the kids to play in and no neighbours in sight. I’ve got nothing but admiration for everyone in London keeping their kids entertained, must be super hard.

Got our three year old smashing around on his Isla now which is cool, so fun going for rides together. They’re great little bikes, the fit and parts are all really well thought out for little bods.

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Picked up an Alpina Wing seatpost and Oval Concept A900 forks for the fixed TT build.

Had to get the forks as the steerer on the Alpina ones that came with the frame had seemingly been cut with a rusty spatula by the previous owner and were so low that I can’t imagine anything other than those super low profile Basso stems fitting.

Bought the Oval forks as they were super cheap, unused and ‘aero’. Having read a bit on the science behind them since then, it all seems a bit “80% of the time they work every time” but who knows!

Also snagged a Rotor track chainset from @onyerbike which will work well. Need some big TT track chainrings though which I’ve never had need for before.

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Those forks! Love it. Still got that TRP aero front brake if you need ;)

My Kona dad biek is in bits so I’ve spent the day bombing up and down the farm tracks on my wife’s bike with various little ones attached to me and/or the bike.

It’s taken most of the day practicing but I can now hold wheelies with one kid in the seat and one in a hiking backpack (with our eldest on his bike). Guaranteed giggles all round.

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Five out of five dad-stars to you!

Also if you’re looking for some tunes, there’s been some great stuff out recently.

Cannot stop spinning Black Royal’s new one, Firebride. Like High On Fire but much better.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=P6Hkgi-Ffys

Also Vredehammer have dropped another belter with Viperous. Not sure if I love it as much as Violator but it’s just so good. I have Aggressor on repeat for over and unders in the turbo!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=E0-hmFcd_n0

Kvaen’s The Funeral Pyre is a great melo/black/speed record - really fun and fantastic solos. A one man project from the hugely talented Jakob Björnfot.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=0YGSq0T_hv4

Finally, Earth Rot’s third album (Black Tides of Obscurity) is a great death metal album with all sorts of black / doom elements thrown into the mix.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=g5q7pJ-VIx8

will the alpinas be for sale? how long is the steerer?

Will measure up tomorrow, wouldn’t want anything for them though given I didn’t cut them (if you could cover postage).

Sweet Jesus, how the f@ck do you manage to keep up, with three small kids and all these bike projects?

I’m working more and more from home

Is this the answer perhaps. Provided the kids are at nursery and the wife is at work. Otherwise I just don't get it, when my kids were that age I couldn't even eat food while it was hot as I recall.

How big? I have a 57t and 60t.

Yeah it’s pretty tough at the moment! Drilling it on the turbo every morning is the key to my mental health. If I’ve got a good tough Trainerroad session in with some good tunes before the kids are up, everything’s golden!

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57 might be good. 1/8”? What make? Mostly going to be used on the local club 10 which has a horrible drag up the back so any bigger than that might be a stretch!