Current Projects chat and miscellany

Thanks, it's been so long since I got to ride it. Just as I remember, stupidly light (531c) and very short wheelbase makes it so much fun.

I'm on the bartape, honest.

it's made of Isiwata 017 which is what most NJS Kirien frames are made of

I'd be surprised if a lot of Keirin frames were 017, it's a super light tube set more suited to lightweight climbers than burly sprinters. I had a TT bike in 017 back in the 80s, my Hirame road racing frame is 022. For track sprinting, I think 024 would be the first choice, maybe 025 for bigger riders.
See http://www.equusbicycle.com/bike/ishiwata/catalog2/

Trying to choose some pedals, stuck between MKS sylvan stream, MKS MT Lux Comp, MKS CT Lite Hybrid

Opinions on any are very welcome.

I use streams for everyday riding.

Well, some sun has lured me to put together the Carlton (after repairing this damage: http://www.lfgss.com/thread42496.html)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/photosinthedark/5579457539/ larger

Temporary wheels, chain and seatpost. Hopefully buy some nice bits for summer. Also i'll sort some bar tape.

Boner.
Long shot I know, but If you ever sell that Toby, I'm the man to call to. please.
(I'm just saying this, I'm sure you won't ever sell it ;P)

Or

http://www.lfgss.com/post1014800-17.html

YES! burn't metalic orange & Chrome = WIN

Trying to choose some pedals, stuck between MKS sylvan stream, MKS MT Lux Comp, MKS CT Lite Hybrid

^ this.

Boner.
Long shot I know, but If you ever sell that Toby, I'm the man to call to. please.
(I'm just saying this, I'm sure you won't ever sell it ;P)

If one day funds dictate, i'll let you know.

MKS stream are the favourites, but number 2 "MKS MT Lux Comp" do look like they could be comfier supporting more on the side of my foot

...hmmm

Both of those riders are MASSIVE. Fresh weight training i guess.

Need WW certified scales, I assume you kitchen scales aren't calibrated, but pretty much spot on the claimed weight is always a surprise bonus.

("stolen" from a friend =)) but with different forks now though)

huge thanks do Dutch Chees on this one, as he was most helpful! Now just waiting for BB and chainring to show up in the mailbox, and to decide on bar tape - and ready for hipster season opening in Moscow hehe

ready for hipster season opening in Moscow hehe

Some Moscow Hipsters yesterday

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about the same time the frame was produced - so fits! =))

It lives!!! 8 weeks after I bought it, Winstanleys finally sent me the forks! (after not sending me any, then sending me the wrong size!) - so nice to have a fixed again

I had to take my nice TA chainset off and stick a Sugino RD on, as it was rubbing the chain stays slightly - meh. Anyway, plan to put Brooks tape on the GB Randonneur bars, and some nice levers and hoods

beautiful. you must be really pleased!

not as fancy as every one elses stuff but its new part day for me!

lasco 46t 165mm crankset, 80mm kaloy stem, system-ex double straps, mks stream pedals

got the pedals and straps for £25, not bad aye?

("stolen" from a friend =)) but with different forks now though)

huge thanks do Dutch Chees on this one, as he was most helpful! Now just waiting for BB and chainring to show up in the mailbox, and to decide on bar tape - and ready for hipster season opening in Moscow hehe

Hey Scorch, I can see the frame is made with Columbus, is the Headset one of funny size, or is it Campy?
I'd love a Takhion if the headset could be Campy...

my brooks is starting to feel better already. Now I need to go on a longer ride to give it a good test, just haven't got the time though. I still don't like how much my legs touch the side of the saddle, but that's probably because I'm used to using the Romin which is designed with aero positions in mind.
If I get it chopped and tied I'm hoping it will reduce this.

Hey Scorch, I can see the frame is made with Columbus, is the Headset one of funny size, or is it Campy?
I'd love a Takhion if the headset could be Campy...

well, nuknow, the picture shows fork/HS with a "funny", soviet threading. this fork actually right now is ridden by EEI on his Meteor. the takhion i am building up is set up with new track fork with usual italian threading and modern sealed shimano headset

AAWWwwwwww
YYeeeaaahhhhh ... then. ;)
I've seen EEI's, undoubtedly the most colorful bike in East of the London.
I love Takhion's rear triangle.

anyone tried these token ?
http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shoppedal.html

No but I have Token cranks and they're good :)

Token's cheap and cheerful, plenty enough for those who aren't fussed about crank in general, my dad have it on his bike.