Current Projects chat and miscellany

They're for a singular peregrine. I'm having the rims built with a goldtec XC at the front and goldtech single speed at the back as shown in the photo.

Not sure about the tyres yet there are a few contenders; the Weirwolfs are one of them and I'm also looking at Racing Ralphs and a few other tyres that I can't remember the names of.

The rims feel extrememly solid and suprisingly light for their size.

You and I are doing similar things, with different bikes, and different hubs, and rims, and probably tyres
So actually, quite different. but similar in actuality.
yup.
useful post. My wheels are 10 or so days away. I've outsourced the building (not the Gods cogs 3flange ones- they're going on GH1. Now to decide on a bottom bracket.
Anyone know if the White Industries ENO are JIS or ISO splined?
can't find fuck all on the interweb.
Oh and smallfurry- where can i find those Soma bars on the web.
I'm miserable that there are no more O-O midge bars, really needed them. Oooh and I'm picking up my front disc caliper today. Avid BB7. yum.

Oh and smallfurry- where can i find those Soma bars on the web.
I'm miserable that there are no more O-O midge bars, really needed them.

Yeah, I was gutted about the midge's being sold out. I'm probably gonna get some Nitto Randonneur's from Hub Jub, apparantly they'll be re-stocked in the next fortnight.

I'm picking up my front disc caliper today. Avid BB7. yum.

Same brakes as my build to.

superlight and apparently strong as hydraulic brakes.
winner.
Looking forward to seeing your bike Ste5....

Oh and smallfurry- where can i find those Soma bars on the web.
I'm miserable that there are no more O-O midge bars, really needed them. Oooh and I'm picking up my front disc caliper today. Avid BB7. yum.

From Soma themselves for $60 + postage + duty etc. etc.
Although Velodrama and Hubjub stock Soma bars, might be worth contacting them. I did see some cheap copys on the Bay a while back

http://store.somafab.com/somajunebugbar.html
http://www.velodrama.co.uk/shop/category_39/Drops.html?shop_param=cid%3D%26
http://www.hubjub.co.uk/soma/soma.htm

Setting them up takes some dialling in, this is worth a read.
http://www.63xc.com/mattc/midge.htm

superlight and apparently strong as hydraulic brakes.
winner.
Looking forward to seeing your bike Ste5....

I have BB7's on the Alf Webb now (not is this pic though) - work a treat

Finally got the Alf Webb set up just right, swapped out the Thomson layback for a Specialized carbon post, now rides like a dream, my favorite bike i have built yet

That's a lot of stopping power on a little bike. Nice.

I love that, it just needs a beercage.

right as a side note-
MIDGE BARS ARE NOW IN STOCK!
just found out, restocked recently.
the bastards.

also VV, lovely. I can't quite believe that used to be asm's special frame...

I have BB7's on the Alf Webb now (not is this pic though) - work a treat

Finally got the Alf Webb set up just right, swapped out the Thomson layback for a Specialized carbon post, now rides like a dream, my favorite bike i have built yet

Love this bike, has always stuck in my mind since you first posted it in this thread.

Is there a noticable difference between using the disc brake with a 'proper' v brake lever and a cross lever?

forgive the saddle angle

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yikes. from the thumbnail it looks like one of those bike ID things, but then click to enlarge and bam, a proper mean looking (real) bike. nice work sir. do you have a back end shot? stays look interesting.

Love this bike, has always stuck in my mind since you first posted it in this thread.

Is there a noticable difference between using the disc brake with a 'proper' v brake lever and a cross lever?

Yes, but not a massive difference, plus the disc brake is powerfull enough as is - works much better with the BB7 than with the Shimano Deore that is in the pic

The main reason i have the Cross top is that the bars are an oversize diameter through to the grips, so a standard lever will not fit, which rather limited my choices.

I remember seeing your bike in the flesh and thought how much fun it is to ride, nice one mate!

Got another frame this week. (another bin day find). Frame is pretty old and has cottered cranks. Heavy too so I don't think i'll do anything with it. Had a nice old bell on it though which will polish up well with a bit of autosol I think.

The motobecane from last week is all cleaned up and nice and shiney. Will post a few pics later.

Got another frame this............blah.............blah..........pics later.

must be annoying after a while people cycling up alongside you and ringing your bell no?

people cycling up alongside you and ringing your bell

I wish this happened to me LLLLLLLOOOOOOLLLLLLL

I wish this happened to me LLLLLLLOOOOOOLLLLLLL

:-)

@eyebrows - What cranks are you using on your build? I'm having a real tough time deciding.

@ Alex, one question . . . does it bar spin?

@ Russ . . . Damn! Thats a hot looking bike sir. Nice

yikes. from the thumbnail it looks like one of those bike ID things, but then click to enlarge and bam, a proper mean looking (real) bike. nice work sir. do you have a back end shot? stays look interesting.

@eyebrows - What cranks are you using on your build? I'm having a real tough time deciding.

ummm, White Industries ENO at the minute.
shiny shiny
if I can ever find out what BB goes in there...
i know I'll search the transmission database.

I must be annoying after a while no?

You can't see the bell when I ride

i am russell- ive just got a hinde myself. was doing to go a similar black/white component look much alike yours. still haven't decided what cranks to get or if i should save and go for carbon all round. im erring on going for bling as i already have other bikes and want this as my bike porn. this might take a while for me save however.

I'm also trying to decide whether to put a brake on the thing or not. I'm not really a skidder and i never normally ride without a brake, plus i much prefer riding with hoods on my bars. but part of me doesnt want to ruin it!

i am russell- ive just got a hinde myself. was doing to go a similar black/w..........blah............blah...... to ruin it!

a clamp on brake will be your friend