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http://foffabikes.com/

You must spread some reputation around before giving it to mdcc_tester again.

http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/tireoffer.html

Oh, I was looking for these tires for the Grubb. Cheers.

beward, they're not puncture-resistance let alone design for everyday city riding.

with ma skillz it doesn't matter. I puncture everything anyway, running tubs on other bikes.

OK,

So I have come back from a big drink (relax children, it's past dinner time in my timezone) and have decided to take to the dog bike with paint stripper.

OK,

So I have come back from a big drink (relax children, it's past dinner time in my timezone) and have decided to take to the dog bike with paint stripper.

Couple of hours of rubbing and ta-daa.....still needs clear coat. Sun has long since set so - not the best pic (not the best bike either.)

Cheers

It actually look rather tidy that.

They 27" wheels?

This photos definitely show how shiny the rims are;

Singlespeed beater pub/shopper bike from my old Holdsworth, about its third incarnation now I think. Planning to get a rack/basket type affair for the front sometime. It's mostly been built from bits I already had/forum or CRC bargains, so pengy but very cheap.

Put on the SLR from Joe1983. Don't know how my rear will like it over the Flite yet.
Sorry for the dark photo.

fucking ace!

Singlespeed beater pub/shopper bike from my old Holdsworth, about its third incarnation now I think. Planning to get a rack/basket type affair for the front sometime. It's mostly been built from bits I already had/forum or CRC bargains, so pengy but very cheap.

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww278/marie_stuff_photos/IMG_3170.jpg?

Stunning.

Can someone direct me to a thread about chains...? I want some help in picking new chain, but I can't find anything helpful on the forum. I'm sure there is info on here, but it's hiding.

kmc D101 FTW

I've got an Izumi Supertough which I like - I might get that again...

Can someone direct me to a thread about chains...? I want some help in picking new chain, but I can't find anything helpful on the forum. I'm sure there is info on here, but it's hiding.

Get this one the KMC Z510 http://www.parker-international.co.uk/6104/KMC-Z510-Silver-1-8--Track-Chain.html its £5.95 so you can't go wrong. Its been a great chain for me.

Why spend £30 on an njs chain when you can buy 5 of these for the same price!

edit: Its also the quietest chain i have ever used.

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Wippermann 1Z1 FTW

I want a decent chain, not a cheap one. I get what you're saying, but IMO experience more expensive chains run a hell of a lot better than cheaper ones. Why would I buy 5 chains that don't run very well, when I could buy 1 which would run really well throughout its entire lifespan..?

Just get the £6 jobbie, they all last ages if well maintained.

Cheers, for the offer, but I want a decent chain. I've used a few cheaper ones, and in general I agree with you theory. But Expensive chains last a hell of a lot longer, and run smoother throughout.

Why would I buy 5 chains that don't run very well, when I could buy one that runs really well for ages!

Fair enough, but i used the z510 for a whole year with no problems.
and trust me i don't get things because they are cheap i just bought a titanium phil wood bb :)

Just get the £6 jobbie, they all last ages if well maintained.

exactly, i remove the chain once a month, give it a proper clean, put it back and it goes back to being smooth as ever! its the grit which builds up on the chain that can eventualy wear it down.

Seconded, a cheap chain, well maintained is fine. Just get a cheap one and maintain properly.

I run a £10 Izumi chain and it's fine.

I've run 3 £10 Izumi's in the past, and I'm running one right now (which is also the one I've been having problems with, and which needs replacing).

I run two KMZ chains (one half-link) and they're fine. One cost me like £5 and the other maybe £15.
I also have Izumi chain which was second-hand. I've cleaned it and it runs quite smoothly. Quieter the the new KMZ ones.