Bike Mielec

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there was a reason it wasn't embed before brah

3/5 chainring bolts?

Hi,

nope. 5/5 chainring bolts. look´s at this photo strange.

Finally my pink beauty has arrived.

(Mash/Smooth Welds/IH)

No damage to the box/frame. Paint coverage seems good. I've measured everything and it all seems spot on (precisely 1900g too)

I ordered a Nelson 700c (653g -uncut for those interested) due to the 35mm rake and brake compatability as well as being for an integrated headset. I didn't realise it meant for an oversized crown. Basically the frame has a 45mm outer ⌀ while the fork has a crown ⌀ of 50mm.

Do i succumb to my ocd and replace the fork or just ride the hell out of it anyway?

tl;dr - i'm an idiot, what to do?

what decent fork would have a crown that looks good on a external headset?

@ Rincewind that depends on the headtube width I suppose

But he has an Integrated headest.

ahh kk.

I believe there are several different IHS outer diameters. It's hard to find info about fork crown diameters so it's always a bit hit and miss.

Morale of the story... If in doubt, always go for the Alpina! ;)

the leader 1 1/8 steel ones look good, esp raw version
30mm rake is hella pricy though

I believe there are several different IHS outer diameters. It's hard to find info about fork crown diameters so it's always a bit hit and miss.

Morale of the story... If in doubt, always go for the Alpina! ;)

Yeah i've found it difficult to confirm info on the outer-diameter of forks...

I looked at the alpinas - was sorely tempted, but seeing as this is my first fixed (especially for the Ribble clearance pair) - the inability to use a brake put me off.

Thanks for all the help - probably going to suck it up and ride with extra crown.

inability?
arent alpinas drillable?

inability?
arent alpinas drillable?

I don't believe they are - the bolt in centre is for reinforcing the crown and shouldnt be removed, no?

I don't believe they are - the bolt in centre is for reinforcing the crown and shouldnt be removed, no?

they are drillable, superted did mine for me once upon a time

The bot is just holding in the rear plug covering the hole isn't it?

yeah think its something like that, what ever it is i'd go to someone who knows what theyre doing as i went to a few bike shops who "had a go" with a hand drill and couldnt get it out then ted did it for me with ease in about 2 minutes

The bot is just holding in the rear plug covering the hole isn't it?

yeah think its something like that, what ever it is i'd go to someone who knows what theyre doing as i went to a few bike shops who "had a go" with a hand drill and couldnt get it out then ted did it for me with ease in about 2 minutes

I stand corrected. Now to see if i can return these forks. :/

I stand corrected. Now to see if i can return these forks. :/

'whilst really looking just right.'

FALSE ADVERTISING!

Finished my build last friday:

another one from germoney

Dam that ones pretty smart

Shame about the front hub/headset

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tried to post pictures, but the post was pending to be moderated

beats mine for nicest Mielec easy