Current Projects chat and miscellany

How helpfull, what a nice human being you are.......

Wow such a friendly forum.

Don't be such a vag.

You post it up, you should be prepared for opinion. Did you honestly expect us all to coo at it and lavish you with praise for such a wondrous build? It's a bit shit.

It's a bit shit.

And you are a cock.

What are you going to use the V-Sprint for Mark?

Fixie skidding?

And you are a cock.

Oh dear, how will I make it through life

That saddle/seatpost combination is pengy as fuck.

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What are you going to use the V-Sprint for Mark?

Just a means of getting to work & doing some road miles, as well as the Bristol to London BHF ride.

jesus. some of you really are an ornery, judgemental and vindictive lot. give the man a break, he likes it, he's clearly spent a lot of time effort and money getting it that way, more power to him! so he stuck it up in the wrong corner of the forum, is that really all it takes to rip the bloke a new one? if you're not that fond of it, an opinion to which you are entitled, at least have the grace and dignity to say so without resorting to invective from the get go.

jesus. some of you really are an ornery, judgemental and vindictive lot. give the man a break, he likes it, he's clearly spent a lot of time effort and money getting it that way, more power to him! so he stuck it up in the wrong corner of the forum, is that really all it takes to rip the bloke a new one? if you're not that fond of it, an opinion to which you are entitled at least have the grace and dignity to say so without resorting to invective from the get go.

To be fair I'd been told that LFGSS was like this, didn't think it would be, have been proven wrong, shan't bother to hang around here much as I have a lfe that doesn't involve being a cunt to people who I don't even know.

sorry you feel that way hoss. fwiw, the haters are in the minority. enjoy your new ride.

mark your loss, enjoy the riding of your new bike

Just a means of getting to work & doing some road miles, as well as the Bristol to London BHF ride.

Well, I'm sorry you've not had the best experience to "kick-off" your initial dabblings within this forum, but try to understand the sheer volume of posts that get started up. There are many people on here who spend a lot of time trying to keep this forum the smooth running outfit that it is. It takes a while to understand the dynamics, but one thing's for sure, if most people held back from posting for a while, they would get a smoother transition into the community.

I would imagine that once you've put a few miles into that bike, you'll realise that there's a few changes that will be made for the better. Enjoy.

To be fair I'd been told that LFGSS was like this, didn't think it would be, have been proven wrong, shan't bother to hang around here much as I have a lfe that doesn't involve being a cunt to people who I don't even know.

Was that a flounce?

Seems like a nice ride. Light and stiff looking. Should be fun. Unnderstated looks too.

Thing is when you dedicate a whole thread to a bike, it builds it up somewhat.

a lfe that doesn't involve being a cunt to people who I don't even know.

Thats the point though is'nt it. People on here dont know you, therefore you cant take their comments personally. That would'nt make any sense. Its just banter, go with it. I'm not saying this place is'nt full of cnuts, just that they're lovable cnuts really.

Anyway, enjoy the bike, and good luck with Bristol-London, that sounds like a decent challenge to ride fixed.

Was that a flounce?

A small one.....yes probably.

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I've got even better.
(nsfw)
Roflcopulator

My latest project as no one wanted to buy it, secretly pleased as much as I need the money

So away I went with my fixed build only to find that the race on the headset I have for it is the wrong size and the bb I have is Italian thread. Project fail at first hurdle....

my new do it all proyect

http://www.bikemontt.cl/foro/uploads/monthly_12_2010/post-14598-1291781596,4_thumb.jpg

Lovely. Are they upturned Mary bars?

Well, it's finished.....

Good aluminium > cheap carbon. Fact.

Hi all I'm building a Kinesis T2 Single Speed Project.

So far I have:

Here are the following parts I need to get:
-Kinesis T2 Frame

-FSA Orbit 1 Integrated Headset

-FSA Vero Chainset Square Taper

-Truvativ Stylo Race Stem

-Tektro R538 Road Brakeset

-Shimano UN54 Bottom Bracket Square Taper

-Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tyre x2

-Sportourer FLX Gel Mens Saddle

-RaceFace Ride XC Seatpost 2010

-Easton EA30 XC Bar

-Wellgo Single Cage 964

-Shimano Wheels R500

-SRAM PC1 Single Speed Chain

What do you think? Any changes need to be made?

I'm having flat bars to start off with as it's my commuter then I'll eventually move onto drops or bullhorns.

Thanks

Find magic gear, forget chain tensioner.

even with magic gear, chain wear means it goes slack after time anyway.

Chains don't wear, they stretch.

Get a better saddle, and pink grips.