Current Projects chat and miscellany

Sumo, just curiosity, what tires are you using?

gatorskin hardshell 23mm. And cheers for the offer Ed, I've only made it to souths once, but I'll try and come again.

I have a (semi-) irrational hatred of Specialized inner tubes. I swear I get a disproportionate number of punctures/slow punctures/tears with them compared to Vittoria or whatever.

But if you're getting a puncture in the same spot every time... If it's a welded rim could it be a rough bit of finish on the weld?

yeah I think it is. It's always on the seam as well.

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fag ends have gone i see. but srsly that looks great what saddle are you going for?

Ti Flite. I was worried about toe overlap, but there's none at all, which is nice.

I'm surprised it looked like i would be in the photos of the frame, the geo doesn't look so harsh with the wheels on.

the photo's at an angle, remember.

picked up a peugeot perthus pro 753 reynolds and shimano 600 groupset.

:D nice one Sumo.

Sumo = Pro Win(ner)

I'm working on my Faggin, just had it powder coated diamond black, putting some nice goodies on it, the pinarrello will be on the road next week

I have a (semi-) irrational hatred of Specialized inner tubes. I swear I get a disproportionate number of punctures/slow punctures/tears with them compared to Vittoria or whatever.

It's not irrational - they are shit. Even the expensive ones that come pre talc'd. If I use conti inner tubes I very rarely get flat... but the specialized ones are so shit that even when I'm being super careful I can still pinch them during installation. Fucks me off.

Just built this up today.
Thanks BMX Fred for the frame. Excuse the poor iPhone pics.

What frame is that?

a langster i believe

looks like a langster

think its a langster

is it a langster?

yep - its a langster.

is it a langster?

yes, a langster.

bianchi concept?

clearly a 3rensho

Mockup:

Just need to order new decals and get frame + rims powdercoated.
Need to have another look at the rack; I think it's a bit too far from the frame.
I could get it closer, but then it's not level anymore - might have to try to switch the stays..