Current Projects chat and miscellany

650b ?

Yes, with 42c tyres. Pretty happy medium between comfort and speed.

Pinarello looking good. 👌

Anyone tips for a rigid steel fork for my 26" inbred? Looking for around 460 a-c

Probably Surly something?

Lost the plot the other day and hit BIN on this

Not got any major plans but think I’ll transfer all the bits from my current 26” retro cruiser onto it and see how it goes :)

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Rad. Might work with these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rigida-Csb-Dp22-Retro-Mtb-Wheels-wheel-set-xt-hubs-26-/304385627138?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Calls for a belt drive...

^ This! Rad idea!

Hah yeah I agree! let me check my money gun first.. nope, empty 😂.

It would involve buying a IGH, and all the gates kit, building into a wheel and a way to tension the belt.. would I need some sort of eccentric bb or can you get away with a tensioner..?

Since it arrived my mini me has spied it and taken a liking to it so I’m tempted to build it up for him, I’ve got a Kona P2 fork and I’m hoping all the other bits will just transfer straight over from his current bike..

Thanks, they would look cool! I’ve got some wheels to use already.

Reaaaaly bitter about missing out on some mavic ‘sunshine’ rims, anodised rainbow vibe. They sold while I was ummimg and ahing about whether I had space. Would have looked super colourful with this frame 😭

Quality what frame is it?

The listing told me it was a Saracen Kili racer E stay from 1992

Somebody spent alot of money on that frame. Spangly paint and chromed rear. Some chrome rigid forks and that will look sweet. Maybe black finishing kit or a colour that matches part of the frame.

So cool, Dura Ace AX right?

Soon full 600 AX and the Full DA AX is comming : )
Thanks !

Is the head tube scalloped?
Fantastic bike regardless!

Lovely!

My Campagnolo Nuevo Record crankset was boring so I customised it

Looking great!

Dankescheun : )

Fantastic bicycle, fan since I first saw it!

The missus just fished the same model from the bay, although probably a bit smaller (51cm seat tube, 57.5cm top tube C-C). How is yours proportioned?

It arrived on Friday - but now to "her" problem. The color is so weird - depending on light it changes from brown to green, but actually being violet. And....she hates violet (I on the contrary have got 2 violet bikes ;))...oh no.

So she decided on going for a respray (don't blame me please, I love the color). As we've a framebuilder right in town, we are thinking about some modifications at the same time. Low-rider mounts, rear rack mounts on the mono-stay. But also, as this is intended directly as 650b, possibly moving the canti studs.

Regarding the R559: did you had to file them down or even open the tabs? And: what is the maximum tire width with your current setup? Thinking also about crimping chainstays if required ...

And, last question: measured a 26.2 diameter seatpost. Correct?

Thanks for any help in advance!

How is yours proportioned?

56cm seat tube, 58.5cm top tube.

Regarding the R559: did you had to file them down or even open the tabs?

Not sure what you mean. I did have to drill a hole in the mono stay, as the mudguard hole at the back isn't through and through. And I changed the caliper bolt to a longer one, so I could put a nut onto it (since you can't recess the hole for a recessed nut, as the seat tube is in the way to be able to drill it).

what is the maximum tire width with your current setup?

I recon 650b x 47c will fit. Haven't tried it (yet) though. Currently running 42c with 51mm guards.

measured a 26.2 diameter seatpost. Correct?

I've got a 26.4mm in there.

Good luck with the Muddy Fox; those plans sound good! Would be cool to see some pictures.

Thanks @Tijs for the information!

56cm seat tube, 58.5cm top tube.
Strange...this would be quite different to our geometry. Length almost the same, but the seat tube is so different...guess you measured centre-to-centre with the seat tube? Measuring centre-to-end of the seat post gives me 55cm.

Hole in the monostay sounds like a good idea we should give the frame when its naked.

With the filing of the tabs I meant if you were able to move the brake pad the required amount down to the rim, without modifying the brakes itself...if the brake arms are not long enough, one could file the hole where the pads are mounted at the bottom, to get even lower with the pads. Would be nice, if it would work without modifying the brakes....

Good to hear that 42mm fits fine and 47mm could also eventually be possible...and: will keep you updated on the build of course!

guess you measured centre-to-centre with the seat tube?

Yes, both c-c.

With the filing of the tabs I meant if you were able to move the brake pad the required amount down to the rim, without modifying the brakes itself.

I my case the front still has some room left to lower the pads, and the rear ones are all the way down in the tabs. Ideally I would want a little bit more adjustment for the rear, so might file them in the future. Bear in mind the tolerances of positioning the studs when the frame was made, so your miles may vary.