Current Projects chat and miscellany

i misread socket as sprocket. dyslexia fail!

I know but even then it still makes no sense!

haha

i then assumed he was referring to a chainring as a sprocket! i think im just tired...

to be honest, i have been already, but that may not reflect in my componentry.
http://velospace.org/node/29985
thats the kinda thing im aiming for :)

When you buy or build your wheels... having hubs with sealed bearings is a good idea. More important that aerodynamic rims anyway.

Also, make sure your chainline is alright. Easily done if you get the right combo of Bottom Bracket and Chainset.

If you need background or specific info remember Sheldon Brown's website is teh holy bible.

You can buy track spec stuff easily these days, so it's easier than building a BMX!

ok, i will, cheers.
im not actually going to ride track, i just think a track bike would make a good round town and general quick whip around bike.
and im not intending to imitate any trendy fixie hypster stereotype just fancy a cheaper, simpler build. :p

Planet-x sale>>>>>> can be a good place.

^ this is true.

I bought NOS 3ttt stem and (top notch) drop bars from them last week for twenty quid.

An uncomfortable boat with rigid fork, stupid bars and a chain that falls off every time you hit a bump.

reflector bracket =

what are your opinions on choice of bars, first i saw track bars, then bullhorns then i was tempted by just flats because of the quick easy access to the front brake while learning what riding fixed is like, and both the fastest funnest old commuter bikes ive ridden recently have had flat bars so im familiar with that setup. it feels right to me, whereas drops made me think a bit much, when i had a go on a friends bike. i'll have a look on that site you advised, thanks.

Will, go to a bicycle shop, test ride some of the singlespeed bike and decided what style/type you like.

easier this way.

flat is sensible, just because some of us ride with track drop doesn't mean it's an idea choice of bar for riding.

bit of a total bodge, but a mountainbike chainguide would solve that problem.

^^sage advice.

I find completley flat bars aren't that comfortable, and look a bit naff.

ok, thanks, i liked the feel of the charge plug grinder i had a sit on at the shop few weeks ago, with flat bars. sorry to bother you if i did, haha. ill get some photos up here in a few weeks of my build when im done. cheers all helpers.

There you go, if you like the feel of the plug grinder, then build your next bike in a similar style to it.

comfort come first, especially if it's going to be your first fixed wheel/singlespeed bicycle.

bit of a total bodge, but a mountainbike chainguide would solve that problem.

It does, but I'm going to see how it perform before resorting to spending more money on an chainguide.

There you go, if you like the feel of the plug grinder, then build your next bike in a similar style to it.

comfort come first, especially if it's going to be your first fixed wheel/singlespeed bicycle.

It does, but I'm going to see how it perform before resorting to spending more money on an chainguide.

correction* i meant my idea of the mountainbike chainguide would be a total bodge, i wasnt meaing to insult your creative solution

Will that keep the chain on Ed, looks too far away...

from plug grinder to visp in one fell swoop....

complete opposites of bike.

reflector bracket

Well that's 1/4 of the problem solved. See how you go I guess.

what are your opinions on choice of bars, first i saw track bars, then bullhorns then i was tempted by just flats because of the quick easy access to the front brake while learning what riding fixed is like, and both the fastest funnest old commuter bikes ive ridden recently have had flat bars so im familiar with that setup. it feels right to me, whereas drops made me think a bit much, when i had a go on a friends bike. i'll have a look on that site you advised, thanks.

It's good advice to start with what you know (flat or riser bars).

Bullhorns, or drops with hoods are what works for me on most bikes (on the road). Track drops are fun but not what most people find best for the road.

from plug grinder to visp in one fell swoop....

complete opposites of bike.

any bikes a good bike.

what I'm saying is you're going from a fairly heavy steel town bike with mudguards and brakes to a tarc bike.... Hey I don't mind the visp, the one on velspace is probably the nicest i've seen of them.

I think you need to consider what you want from your bike before starting to buy parts and throwing them together... or you will end up wasting money. I say this from experience.

Well that's 1/2 of the problem solved

ftfy. Chains don't drop off the bottom of the chainring, unless you pedal backwards.

Cheers all for the nice comments regarding the Harry Hall. I asked Her Ladyship if she does indeed feel lucky as per some of your posts, to which she replied "hmm, well it did take a year...". Typically droll. It didn't take a year by the way, it just kept getting sidelined.

Do you mind providing a full spec list? Do you have a "RAL" for the colour (I was thinking of a slightly blue-er celeste but that is lovely)? Those mudguards are perfect (I was wondering where to get hold of a set like ... but I think you just solved that. Are those the Wolber/Mailard wheels from the original sale? The ones on the bike I have are badly rusted so I've been looking at 27" rims but can't find much that I like on my budget.

I'll find out the RAL and get back to you. The colour is like celeste but bluer.

Frame/fork: Harry Hall in Reynolds 531
Drivetrain: mongrel of Suntour and Shimano
Seatpost: Condor
Stem: SR
Bars: Velo Orange
Calipers: Weinmann
Levers: Sachs
Tyres: Schwalbe
Pedals: MKS
Mudguards: Condor
Rack: Tortec
Leather/basket: Brooks
Lights: Cateye

Wheels were from original, yes.

Reminds me of that Harry Enfield sketch:

Two men after a conversation about cars:
"so, er..what's the wife driving at the moment"
"Peugeot 205"
nods in approval "safest option"

Tee hee. My first car was a 205.

any bikes a good bike.

Go read this http://www.lfgss.com/thread23593.html and think about what you've just said

I think you need to consider what you want from your bike before starting to buy parts and throwing them together... or you will end up wasting money. I say this from experience.

I think you need to buy parts and throw them together to find out what you want from your bike, or you will end up wasting time. To learn from experience, you actually have to have some experience.