Current Projects chat and miscellany

Did a test build of a frameset I got recently. I used mostly existing parts for now, so everything doesn't match perfectly.

A track drop would look nice, but I'm not sure how that would ride. The steering is really sensitive, not really surprising I guess, as the head tube angle is very steep, and I also measured a reasonable amount of rake on the fork. I'm meaning to try whether more reach in the cockpit would help to tame the handling a bit.

By the way, I'm looking for a suitable more or less period correct 32h hub set for this, high flange campags or something similar (wanted ad here).

Cross-posted from Any question answered... Nice job on the Merckx, Dan!

Thanks :)

Rode the Merckx on Saturday - it's beautiful. Although I felt a bit cramped so I either need a layback 27.0 or a longer stem, or maybe both. Obviously all the stretching I've done over the last 7months has extended my reach :)

The difference between the cinelli crit/xa quill and the modern oversized deda Newton/zero combination is staggering. So much stiffer and combined with new pedals, saddle and wheels it feels like a completely new bike. Very happy indeed.

All I need now is a campag compact for winter gearing..

Did a test build of a frameset I got recently. I used mostly existing parts for now, so everything doesn't match perfectly.

A track drop would look nice, but I'm not sure how that would ride. The steering is really sensitive, not really surprising I guess, as the head tube angle is very steep, and I also measured a reasonable amount of rake on the fork. I'm meaning to try whether more reach in the cockpit would help to tame the handling a bit.

By the way, I'm looking for a suitable more or less period correct 32h hub set for this, high flange campags or something similar (wanted ad here).

Such a nice frame, get those wheels sorted!!

Such a nice frame, get those wheels sorted!!

Thanks, and I try to, I've already got some nice rims. I don't expect I'll do too much riding on this during the winter, so I should have plenty of time to look for the hubs.

#boom

No fucking way??^ that looks godlike and I can't even see all of it?? Moar!

This thing is hard to get a photo of. It's actually retina disolvingly vivid, fluo-pink, electric-salmon. It's visible several streets away but the camera just can't quite fathom it.

It's a bit of a mess but I'm working part by part to get it in good working order without it being out of action more than an evening. It's the new commuter, hi-vis for the winter city riding and the plan is cheap but reliable parts.

The frame is actually quite nice...

I like this :p guilty pleasure

Thanks, and I try to, I've already got some nice rims. I don't expect I'll do too much riding on this during the winter, so I should have plenty of time to look for the hubs.

How about painting/penning/taping the MSW in the mean time.

No fucking way??^ that looks godlike and I can't even see all of it?? Moar!

Too much stress on your crumbling joints...

Y u haz no?

http://www.hamiltonwheelers.cc/hell-climb-2012-results/

Where are people getting these YES FAM stickers from? I need one in my life!

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http://yesfam.bigcartel.com/product/yes-fam-sticker-pack-6-stickers-for-the-price-of-5

If anyone orders I'll have the free one for posting the link ; )

#ionlylikefreestickerz

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i also know the guy who runs that

Does anyone have any tips for loosening stuck bolts? I tried to change my chainring but the bolts are all reeeeaaallllly stuck. I would usually just crack open a fresh jar of HTFU but I'm worried about rounding off the heads.

Beauuuuutiful

New pub bike...

Is there a new pub?

Moving west/ north of the river?

Does anyone have any tips for loosening stuck bolts? I tried to change my chainring but the bolts are all reeeeaaallllly stuck. I would usually just crack open a fresh jar of HTFU but I'm worried about rounding off the heads.

Drill the fcker and next time buy stainless steel bolts.

first racing bike build full ultegra didnt have the money to get sram red

and updating my track bike