Current Projects chat and miscellany

Nuremberg Defence

^ mentioning that is enough.

Enough of what?

...enough to make the point, or odd joke.

Massive BB shell? What's that about

No, Schwalbe were the ones giving the orders, so they can't even invoke that spurious defence.

Finally got my Surly Cross Check set up as I want. To use for winter commuting, and touring holidays if I ever get to go. I may also take the plunge and do some cyclo-cross.

Massive BB shell? What's that about

Could be for a one piece crank.

I was wondering if anyone knows whether Diatech CB-2 1 1/8th headsets come with different size crown races?

I just bought a frame with a CB-2 in it, I built the bike up but there's give in the headset - the only thing I can think that could be wrong is that the crown race is too big for the forks. The crown race is a clip on one, and seemed to fit fine though...

So does anyone know about whether the races come in different diameters (and if you can buy them separately), or have any advice about what else could be wrong?

Cheers.

by give, do you mean it rattles about?

Forms have you asked this question before? I definitely remember this question coming up before (Quite recently)...

anyone know what these steel cranks would be like ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/46-TOOTH-COTTERLESS-BIKE-CYCLE-CRANKSET-CHAINSET1-8-/270826344472?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item3f0e821018

Light as air and strong as an ox? Probably pretty crap. You want cottered-a-likes?

just saw how cheap they were and thought they might suit my old road conversion better than the drive line track cranks that are on their now. would like FSA gimondi but theyre 5x the price.

You have like an 80's/90's dutch frame though, no? Why would you want to downgrade cranks?! Keep with what you've got would be my advice.

just saw how cheap they were and thought they might suit my old road conversion better than the drive line track cranks that are on their now. would like FSA gimondi but theyre 5x the price.

do you wnt to buy some campag athena from the c-record era? (ie similar to your frame)

like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290596766009
but grey?

yeh your right about my frame, the cranks are ok i haven't had any problems with them so far. do you know if i can buy a silver or more 'retro' looking chairing for them though because the black one doesn't suit. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Driveline-Single-Speed-Fixed-Track-Crank-175mm-/150665972691?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2314644bd3
thats what ive got now.

yep
130mm is shimano standard i think..
http://www.ukbikestore.co.uk/product/54/22118/stronglight-130pcd-shimano-alloy-chainring.html

Quick update on the Team Banana! Apart from the Stronglight cranks/ 52t chainring everything else will be original... will be taking it to powdercoaters soon to get a fresh paintjob..then the decals are waiting paitiently! I'm in the process of polishing bars, seatpost etc but can't wait to ride it again!

i think this is the hottest colorway, but drop the yellow tire ok? thanks

awesome thanks alot. would that work with a single speed sized chain? i've got another problem ive just noticed on my bike. i think the frame is 130mm and ive been using a 120mm wheel (seems to work fine). what shall i do!?
that looks really nice appolloxl love the pentagram look cranks

i think this is the hottest colorway, but drop the yellow tire ok? thanks

I think the yellow tire really suits it on the back!

that looks really nice appolloxl love the pentagram look cranks

tbh I was a bit apprehensive about using 52/16 free or 52/17 fixed in the city, but I'm 6'5 and have been getting along just fine ! It's so fast!

awesome thanks alot. would that work with a single speed sized chain? i've got another problem ive just noticed on my bike. i think the frame is 130mm and ive been using a 120mm wheel (seems to work fine). what shall i do!?
that looks really nice appolloxl love the pentagram look cranks

Don't worry about it, it'll be fine. You could spend some time pulling it in properly, but no real need...

tbh I was a bit apprehensive about using 52/16 free or 52/17 fixed in the city, but I'm 6'5 and have been getting along just fine ! It's so fast!

awesome gear ratio, not much skidding though? i have 48/16 fixed and im 6 foot 2, its a pain to get going but once you get going cruising at fairly high speed is quite relaxed which is 'mint'.

awesome gear ratio, not much skidding though? i have 48/16 fixed and im 6 foot 2, its a pain to get going but once you get going cruising at fairly high speed is quite relaxed which is 'mint'.

I had 42/16 on my OTP Plug and hated it both fixed and free. I then upped to 46/16 with a TA chainring and was more pleased but still, too much spinning. I think 52/17 fixed is my favourite so far... But you are right, a bit of a pain at the lights.