Bike porn

the rims - i likeeeeeeee - where do i get some like these?

brick lane bump

Push her!

that merckx is beautiful

that girl's not...

id still take her to browntown

and with your poetry skillz she'll let you

the cranks on that BLB bike are actually fairly good. They're Andel, I believe. They may be cheap, but they're tough as a brick shit house and built like nails etc.

I think they come in fancy colours too.

i have them in purple!
teehehe

The Andel cranks are good bits of kit - i have run a set daily for over a year, and they take a lot of abuse and are better than the Sugino messengers i have gone through before - i got mine in the U.S, not from BLB.

That BLB bike was at the Bike show - i found it highly amusing that BLB were selling Knog lights for about 25% more than Knog were selling them at their own stand 2 rows away - the Knog guys didnt find it so amusing!

I saw the OBAMA track bike today at trackstarnyc.

Alu frame, with rear disc wheel, with obama's sign on it

front aerospoke.

obama written all over the frame, and some smart slang too.

pics will be up soon, maybe it's not so porn.:)

Those rims are good for one thing only... going in straight lines. I've built a few of these up now and the depth of the sidewall combined with the low quality build/alloy, makes the sidewall ripple under tension. Especially on a radial laced wheel.

Oh and fail on the cranks too... non branded, cheap (£8) made in Taiwan crap-ness.

BLB are gonna make a lot of money on this one!

never one to argue with superior knowledge andy, but freya mentioned this very problem to me on sunday and apparently 1 in every bunch is just like that, she said, people seem to think they are rippling with the tensioning exactly as you said. I love that bike though, really lovely, steep price though.

Those rims are good for one thing only... going in straight lines. I've built a few of these up now and the depth of the sidewall combined with the low quality build/alloy, makes the sidewall ripple under tension. Especially on a radial laced wheel.

Oh and fail on the cranks too... non branded, cheap (£8) made in Taiwan crap-ness.

BLB are gonna make a lot of money on this one!

never one to argue with superior knowledge andy, but freya mentioned this very problem to me on sunday and apparently 1 in every bunch is just like that, she said, people seem to think they are rippling with the tensioning exactly as you said. I love that bike though, really lovely, steep price though.

This thread explains all - the owner of H Plus Son posted up some good info

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread10710.html

how much is a 650c rim?

i just got a650 front wheel, but want one more for my friend.

£49.99

We'll I've built 4 sets of wheels for people so far and everyone of them I've had to slacken off the tension to stop it rippling. And £50 for a rim is a bit steep for something that does not even have a welded joint or any nipple eyelets. Looks good. Is shit. in my book. And Deep V's are not great either. Now if you want a good rim, get your self a DT swiss or a Halo rim. When Halo release there no braking surface rim in all colors... much cheaper too!

what these??

http://www.halorims.com/HaloNew/mercury.html

We'll I've built 4 sets of wheels for people so far and everyone of them I've had to slacken off the tension to stop it rippling. And £50 for a rim is a bit steep for something that does not even have a welded joint or any nipple eyelets. Looks good. Is shit. in my book. And Deep V's are not great either. Now if you want a good rim, get your self a DT swiss or a Halo rim. When Halo release there no braking surface rim in all colors... much cheaper too!

cheers my man. :)

And Deep V's are not great either.

Well really, now you have just gone too far! ;)

It's all about strength vs. weight, in my book.

Halo - 455g
Deep V - 520g
H Son - 580g
DT Swiss - 585g

So if the Halo (unfortunately only 16H or 24H) can hold their own against the others for strength, they seem pretty good value for money. May have to invest when my Deep V's reach their end.

This just dropped in my inbox....new chris king BB's....and new BROWN ano chris king colour......nice!

After years of speculation about Chris King® developing a BOTTOM BRACKET, they're really here in person. Quantities right now are very limited, but they will soon be available in 2 sizes and 10 colors! Learn more just below...
And speaking of colors...Chris King® has announced the introduction of their 10TH COLOR- BROWN. This coffee-colored addition to their anodized colors is now available on all products. Details below!
Chris King® is famous for their superior hubs, and now you can go one step further with their complete WHEELSETS. We have several types and colors to choose from, and you can custom order too! Details just below...
And if that's not enough, Chris King® has announced starting in November of 2008 they will be transitioning into the **"SOTTO VOCE" **(Italian for "Soft Voice") graphics for all headsets. It's a softer more subtle look that's almost invisible for riders preferring a more understated look on their rides. See details below! This issue of the Bike Messeenger is ALL CHRIS KING®. Have fun riding through!

The long-awaited Chris King® Bottom Bracket is finally here! It's designed for Shimano-compatable external-type crank systems, and will available in all 10 colors, including their newest color- Brown.

Get on the PRIORITY LIST now by going to our web site, choosing the bottom bracket you want, and then adding yourself to the list (Notify Me When These Are In Stock).

The brackets have 24 ball bearings per side, are user servicable, and include three 2.5mm spacers for chainline adjustments. Also look for the availability of the Chris King grease injection tool and a cup installation tool, coming soon!
Demand will be heavy for these, so get your orders in early!

that girl's not...

id still take her to browntown

wtf? what on earth does she need your approval for? idiots.

how far off do we think Chris King track hubs are?

The full email must of shown 200 different combos of hubs and colours....and yes....still no track hubs...:)

wtf? what on earth does she need your approval for?

she better not need it, because she is not going to get it. I wouldn't give it to her with a bag on her head, even if i had just served a long prison sentence. Fact.