Current Projects chat and miscellany

please post it again after a few months - we have this (mis)conception in here that stripped/clearcoated frames will eventually get darker/rustier in a way

Yeah cool. It will change. There's some bits that are getting darker in an oily looking way and also some little rusty veins. They seem to have settled, I got it done about 2 months ago. I knew it would do this before I stripped it though, I'm all up for it evolving under the lacquer. If it gets too bad I'll just strip, fine steel wool it again and repeat.

So ... it's not a misconception.

Depends if treated or not before coating.

http://www.rivbike.com/article/bicycle_making/powder_clear_powder_coating

treated, what's "treated"? treated with what?

Read it. It's a good article. Treated with anti-corrosive protection. A 'strong rust prohibitor'.

ok, doin it now cheers

Loving the Holdsworth, looks like the ideal bike for inner-London transport.

That Wiles looks superb. Horrible original paint job originally IMO with those faded blue star things. H+Son is an interesting choice, how do they ride on a geared bike?

That On-One is going to be a lot of fun! With those bars, you have to use lock-on grips, because everything else will slip.

Summer really does bring out all the nice bikes.

That Wiles looks superb. Horrible original paint job originally IMO with those faded blue star things. H+Son is an interesting choice, how do they ride on a geared bike?

Yeah really nice, much smoother than I expected and they don't feel heavy either.

I was gonna put some old shamals on rebuilt but then read some guy on weight weenies raving about the sl42s he made for his geared bike as deep section aero wheels so followed his build a bit, used some light hubs and they're comfortably under 2kg a pair.

Only been riding the bike for a day so time will tell.

Serious roadies reappropriate 'cool fixie' parts, I like it.

Hmm. #vanitypost

Serious roadies reappropriate 'cool fixie' parts, I like it.

Because geared is the new fixie.
Should have also a cute name, like geaxie, no?

Ha^

Hmm. #vanitypost

Oh dear oh dear. You realise these are the infamous Chinese fake Mexicos, don't you? They're made of melted down spoons.

I like spoons.

Oh, Snowy...

I have just bought one of those Visp frames from ebay, inpulse purchase while drunk, will build it up with black Velocity deep V's onto formula's, profile air wing bars, stronglight chainset and a Regal E saddle, with some kind of front brake. It's going to be my hack bike while I build up the Mercian to proper 60's spec.

edit- infact all of it was impulse purchase while drunk, and im going to get fucked by customs, but screw it.
edit 2- and yes I'm drunk now. I'll post pictures and shit when it all arrives.

just bought this on impulse.
oops.

'twill probably be on sale again, I ain't gonna lie
Its from 1957 all original except cranks (thought this is just cos they're shiny, they may be original.)

this evil mother is mine, waiting for me in the UK- beater project for Nottingham.

Still a little bit of a work in progress, but summer stealth cruiser/tourer is shaping up nicely

Lookin sweet Clefty!
Soper, you need help. I believe KC can recommend a therapist.

I's sees your bike on the bookface C, looks super.
lets go touring, you, Joesmith, me and Super P.
fun days.

shut up Olly.
I don't need no therapist.
you're a therapist.

anyways, they were bought cos they were cheap.
build estimate for beater- £230-270...
build estimate for other thingy- £70.

actually I do need a therapist.
I buy bikes in anticipation of being bored....
also bought a nice one for my cousin...
its his thanks for getting me into fixed present/ birthday present.
you'll all meet him, hes a hipster from Tucson.

Hey soper that Mercian looks ace! Gears or magic gear?

You can't prove nuffink

Nice van. Wanna come for a ride in mine?

Crispin - what bars you got on your Holdsworth? Looking good by the way!

Also, what bars are the GT nearest the wall? It's summertime. I need me some of them posh and fancy pootle around town bars!

Look like a Cinelli Priest but appear to be quite flat.

I was thinking it might be those Priests but kinda hoping it wasn't... £$€£$€!! [/roberto]