Current Projects chat and miscellany

that geometry is super tight. 49cm though innit?

just wait and see

48.5cm actually, it's small to the point that the head lug have to be a one piece instead of two different one for the TT and DT.

48.5cm actually, it's small to the point that the head lug have to be a one piece instead of two different one for the TT and DT.

but more importantly, does it barspin?

fucked for toe overlap. people say it doesn't matter...in reality, it sucks.

only if you're going slow!

toe overlap aren't a problem, I'm just worried about the missus getting caught on those.

Here's hoping the small toeclips is small enough not to create a problem.

Almost forget to mentioned, an elderly lady will be riding that bike with fixed wheel, keep your eyes peeled on Bloomsbury!

the geo is pretty tight, I'm worried about toe overlap now even thought the crank is a 165mm.

go for 155 crank arms, surprisingly fun and comfortable to ride

Do they even exist?? plus there's no need for it really, it's just a simple issue that you just need to get used to.

yes they do

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Miche_Young_Chainset/5360040669/

yep so its finished if youre about the south bank have a look...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rtcc/sets/72157622018816892/

photo set.

ta.
R

Ray, are you an architect? that's a beautiful structure - reminds me of a grid shell structure i helped to build designed by Florian Beigel - i'll take a look when i'm next on the south bank

Do they even exist?? plus there's no need for it really, it's just a simple issue that you just need to get used to.

you can get something like 135mm with crupi? usa chainset...

netherless I already got a Sugino RD for the bike (it's on the floor in the picture), it's just a simple problem that can be overcome by common sense.

Nice! I don't know about easily, but I think it is fixable, and totally worth restoring.

Please tell me you're going to keep it original and not puppy kill it/turn it fixed/ss?

You might find this useful:
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/macleans.html

Just found my dads 1955 Maclean while clearing out a garage. He's owned it since new.
It has a bent seatstay , is this easily fixable?
The paint and decals are in really good condition too.

Almost finished, just need the grips, and some final tweaks to the saddle etc.

Back brake?

Piccies no work at work.

either at home.
double check the pics please

i dont know why they're no working...
is it cos im using flickr?

post the link

Answer the question?

Do you ride it with that saddle angle?

no back brake atm, but if my mum continues, i may have to put a back brake on.

@ vinyl villain: at the moment yes, but i may put the seat straighter, but the seat tube on the frame is a bit bent, so its very hard to move the seat post up or down, to make the seat exactly the right height.

I think you should build a skid pan on your drive/a quiet street/your road and show her how quickly you can stop with just a front. Nothing like a demonstration to convince.

And take the stickers off your rims. And sort the saddle angle out ;)

And is that seat post meant to go that high?

Maybe - upload it as an attachment to the post to be on the safe side.

i dont know why they're no working...
is it cos im using flickr?

Whats with your bar angle!? is that comfortable? i had my bullhorns like that and my arms were resting on them! didnt like it, but i suppose your saddle is ridiculously high which might be the reason for that. . . and +1 to what fox said about demo and stickers etc :) nice bike

Maybe something to stick your feet on them pedals too.

me like the blues.. maybe a black seatpost?

and the saddle / bar angle should make climbing easier because your body will still be going downhill ;-)