Current Projects chat and miscellany

I wouldn't, seriously, just ride it like that, spend money on parts you can swap over to a new frame when you upgrade.

With back brake

Good work.

Frankenbike is coming along. Brake has been installed, until I get a 26" fork I'll be rolling on 16" though. I do have a problem though, the chain keeps coming off over small bumps could be that I'm using a 36x12 over a huge length (had to add 2 links onto a new chain) So it looks like I'm going to need a tensioner as the chain is already fairly tight, probably some tight spots but I can't change the chainring and the chances of a new chainring fixing the problem isn't high. The chain popping off with a coaster brake isn't exactly ideal

Surely you can't use a tensioner with a coaster. Would be better to try to keep the chain on the chain ring with some sort of guide, e.g.

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It's coming off the sprocket inbound towards the hub, might be a chainline issue. Forgot that I couldn't use a tensioner, as it would need to be sprung instead of fixed. When I get the 26" wheels It shouldn't really be a problem but running a coaster brake is fun

you cannot use a guide either. they are not designed to take that kind of force. i understand the idea is ridiculous to begin with.

In could be down to using an old worn sprocket. Don't want to have to buy a new one as I'd imagine a coaster sprocket won't be cheap and buying a new shimano cassette sprocket only to file off all bar 3 splines seems a bit of a waste.

would a regular single speed sprocket work?

Nope, the sprocket needs to have just 3 splines which are fairly rounded

Like so - Sturmey archer sprocket

edit: turns out they're only £3

those team banana frames are rad dont paint it! im sure it aint really worth the money either. if that bike had a black rear tyre and a different saddle it would be real nice

really? I thought the yellow tire tied it all together ! !

those team banana frames are rad dont paint it! im sure it aint really worth the money either. if that bike had a black rear tyre and a different saddle it would be real nice

gonna stay true to the colour scheme ! already ordered new decals..

Obviously it's your money. But the frame must be worth at least £40 + £60 for a powdercoat = £100.

For £100 you could probably get a half decent frame second hand frame... worst bike decision I made was spending £60 to respray my £5 Carlton.

But if...Jay-Z Money Ain't A Thing - YouTube

The paint is the character of that bike and once it's gone, it's gone for good. Chips and scratches are signs a frame's been used, they don't cause any problems.

I'd spend the £60 on a new rear wheel.

+1 regretted repraying my bike so much

you cannot use a guide either.

On a singlespeed, you can set up that Hussefelt guide so that it never actually touches the chain unless unless the chain is trying to go walkies.

Sounds like he needs guides next to the sprocket anyway, a la Alfine

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really? I thought the yellow tire tied it all together ! !

I like the yellow tyre, usually the general consensus is that neon tyres are to be avoided, but on this build it looks fun imo, don't paint the frame though!!

On a singlespeed, you can set up that Hussefelt guide so that it never actually touches the chain unless unless the chain is trying to go walkies.

Sounds like he needs guides next to the sprocket anyway, a la Alfine

it's still not deisgned for keeping a chain from jumping due to pedaling with a bad chainline on a flexy bike with long stays, crappy components and single speed. MTB guides are really meant to keep the chainfrom bouncing around when not pedaling and don't really experience much force. i don't think the problem is analagous. I think his problem is when he's pedaling.

same with that above guide, as it is guiding the bottom of the chain, which is slack, onto the cog.

either way it's a pricey fix for crappy mutant bike.

autumn setup, too lazy to put full mudguards yet. Just got those new bars from on-one.

im contemplating either building another new bike with better parts and more carefully thought about, was thinking surly steamroller, or brother cycles, or Tokyo fixed gear s2 or something like that to replace my batavus pro OR just kit my batavus out with nice parts, maybe halo wheels, fsa gimondi or andel cranks, nitto bars/stem etc. maybe some chrome lugged forks track or road?
any thoughts? thanks

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Ride your bicycle.

Buy a pair of 700c wheels, ride it.

i do ride my bicycle 20 miles everyday. but having 2 bicycles or 1 nicer one to ride everyday would be even better.

jumping on a steamroller after that batavus with 700c rims will be disappointing.

^^this

jumping on a steamroller after that batavus with 700c rims will be disappointing.

^^this

what is my batavus better than a surly steamroller? maybe i should just clean it up loads and get it some 'rad' parts.

As oz said – just get a 700c part.