Current Projects chat and miscellany

i've got Mirage on my 1982 Hill Special.
it's not the quietest ever, but it does the job fine. i'm not exactly going to be doing the TDF on it or anything though.

i'd like to upgrade eventually, but i have no need for anything better at the moment.

+1. I've got Mirage on my Merckx Corsa 01. It works fine, and for the riding I do I don't need anything better on it at the moment. I did swap out the Mirage brakes for black 105's though.

All complete.

Sorry to pick on your bike, but I've noticed it with a fair few on here. Why, when you've obviously spent a lot of money and attention on the bike, do people put cheap crappy tyres on it ?.

Fair enough if you're a fixieskidder and run tractor tyres, but if not might as well run something nice. A nice set of tyres will make a big difference to the way the bike feels.

no disc for sure man, very very nice indeed

bit of a quandary....disc or no disc?

i found some white/gum vittoria rally tubs on kalavinka site would look sweet on that, not at all expensive but a 1/2 decent tub!

coppiThat- nice build, bet its very comfy to ride with those fatty tyres on there.w hat frame did you use there?

He used a frame I sold him . I got it off a friend who was sold it at Ripley , I think.

Its an old 3 speed roadster frame , stripped down with all the rod brakes removed etc . I suspect its pre war or just after.

The parts are all vintage , apart from the wheels which had new rims.

So if you want to do some thing similar, then look for old roadster and start from there...

My bike so far, trying to make this on a real budget. Want to get a bike on the road so bad but haven't got the money for anything special yet!

Looking for a back wheel and cranks.

The back wheel is not staying on its a 650 tub, was thinking of using the rim and putting it on the front but think ill just save it for the right frame now..

If anyone who is coming to the west this thursday, could they help me with the measurements? I dont trust myself to do it, and my mum who I live with is a little slow
So I know what size of frame to really look at, so i can least buy a old road bike

blush

i am sure you can find someone that doesnot mind measuring your crotch

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are you a rocket scientist?

For the love of God no disc on the magical unicorn bicycle!

Sorry to pick on your bike, but I've noticed it with a fair few on here. Why, when you've obviously spent a lot of money and attention on the bike, do people put cheap crappy tyres on it ?.

Fair enough if you're a fixieskidder and run tractor tyres, but if not might as well run something nice. A nice set of tyres will make a big difference to the way the bike feels.

LOL it's cool, These are my favorite tires I run Gatorskins on my shitty weather bike and I prefer these over them any day(except in the wet they are horrible).

Cheers

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are you a rocket scientist?

a rocket scientist!? Why

If anyone who is coming to the west this thursday, could they help me with the measurements? I dont trust myself to do it, and my mum who I live with is a little slow
So I know what size of frame to really look at, so i can least buy a old road bike

blush

The missus has a 49cm framed bike... i can always hunch up and cycle it over on Thursday.

eyebrows ex-tibike, with new bits..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3543/3641794609_f2723957a5_b.jpg

carbon integrated bars/stem (thanks Fred ;) )
standard silver chain (magic gear)
track pedals etc

lusting for a sweet new rear wheel build...

looks like you have some rocket capsule drawings behind ya bike!

i think it's a lamp, not a rocket.

Haha its a charity box, some Product Design work..

Haha its a charity box, some Product Design work..

I'd have just said "yes" if I were you.

nice to know what you would have said..

any ways.so that is my project so far, looking for a rear wheel 700

The missus has a 49cm framed bike... i can always hunch up and cycle it over on Thursday.

I'd be really grateful if you could!

Lil, I'm betting that the 49cm will be pretty good for you. Either way, I'd think you're best suited to a 49-51cm sized frame/bike.
19-20inch in old money. The 52cm might have had you stretching a bit. Which isn't good for the back. Mighty nice of Soul.

Lil, I'm betting that the 49cm will be pretty good for you. Either way, I'd think you're best suited to a 49-51cm sized frame/bike.
19-20inch in old money. The 52cm might have had you stretching a bit. Which isn't good for the back. Mighty nice of Soul.

Yeah really nice of Soul :)
When I ride, I normally ride hunched over, will sizing of the frame effect that?
(Sorry if this is a dumb question, but after all, I'm still learning)

Lil, if lets say, you had a 52cm bike, to maintain the track-type position (lower, flatter back), you might need a short track stem, with negative rise.

This would bring your arms back closer to you, as technically, the toptube would be on the long side for your fit.

But its the seattube length that may defeat you, unless your legs are longish, in comparison to your height. Your legs should be slightly bent at the most extreme part of your pedal stroke, not straight. But these are preferences that are altered to suit personal tastes.

EDIT: Anyway, if Ed's helping, you'll be fine. He wouldn't let you be badly positioned on a bike.

Lil, if lets say, you had a 52cm bike, to maintain the track-type position (lower, flatter back), you might need a short track stem, with negative rise.

This would bring your arms back closer to you, as technically, the toptube would be on the long side for your fit.

But its the seattube length that may defeat you, unless your legs are longish, in comparison to your height. Your legs should be slightly bent at the most extreme part of your pedal stroke, not straight. But these are preferences that are altered to suit personal tastes.

Looks like I'll have to try out various bike and sizes though.. I dont have long legs I think.