Current Projects chat and miscellany

I was just thinking, if you ever felt the Rixon was too big for you....then

DIBS.

i don't think you need the GXP tool. I fitted my omniums GXP BB just by hand and then you just need a big allen key (forget which size) to fit the cranks. make sure there is no play though, if there is take them off and start again

Dunno, was jut going to take it to an LBS... a tenner is a small price to pay for peace of mind, and now I've found an LBS I like, good to support them where I can.

Yeah, they probably only make the tools for fun. You don't really need the bottom bracket done up tight. :)

Malaysian, the bike is lookin rad. Love raw with black components. Is it bare steel or have you had it clear coated?

Cheers, just raw at the minute, have oiled it up with WD40, going to see how I get on... I mean, it's going to be a pretty fair weather bike. If it starts to suffer then I'll clean it down and coat it.

^if the cranks are on properly the BB can't move. I've been riding them 8 months without issue, probably soon to be in epic fail thread no doubt..

rather you than me (:

ftfy.
Most people don't fail to unclip the first day because they're concentrating so much on the new pedals. Usually wait until you think you've got it sorted, then roll up to a group of friends to show off your new kit for the first time and gently topple over in front of everybody. Absolutely guaranteed it will never happen if you're not being watched by at least 5 people.

That does seem to make sense, thinking back to friends who think they've got it nailed then over they go. I went over my first time, was slowing down to a stop on a very narrow country lane to let a horse by. As I fall the horse gets a fright and bucks up in the air with this elderly gentleman rider being totally calm and in control. It's funny how after a while it becomes second nature.

What's that you're hiding in the background?

Tomorrow is a day of reckoning....

you know who you are.

ftfy.
Most people don't fail to unclip the first day because they're concentrating so much on the new pedals. Usually wait until you think you've got it sorted, then roll up to a group of friends to show off your new kit for the first time and gently topple over in front of everybody. Absolutely guaranteed it will never happen if you're not being watched by at least 5 people.

this is true, kings road, at red lights infront of a bus with right leg already unclipped still fell over to the left. I'm special I am

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But what is the frame? Don't recognise it, I haven't been keeping up with bikes recently.

Not a fan of the downtube paint though.

Makes me miss mine more now. Never gonna get it back though :(

But what is the frame?

Specialized Demo 8, I think

Almost, Demo 7 ;)

Love this pic! Is that a jump at the bottom?

badass rixon. all i need is a da stem cap and my bridgestone will be finished in it's full da glory.

Looking forward to that! Any news on them wheels..? ;P

I am building a slave stable:

06 Langster - this will be my cheap dirty little whore of a slave bike

Condor Lavoro - this will be my high class escort slave bike

SS Carbon MTB - this is my HHSMTB, for when a momgolian clusterfuck of a ride is on the horizon

Yet to be bought classic frame - still searching for the right frame, this bike will be my slave free wife of a bike, with no slavery in sight

Fixie Skidders of Gor?

Fake Tiffany Dunks for bonus point

ha, never!
f#$k fakes! never buy fakes on anything, no fake shoes, no fake bike parts!

I so want a huge travel fuck off heavy bike like that for chucking down mountains but while I could probably afford to build one, it'd be the upkeep that'd bankrupt me I think.

I've just finished building this. First time clipped in and have already fallen over at the lights in front of people which was lovely. Anyhow, thanks to everyone who helped me.

Allister for the frame
Kboy for the seatpost
Mrx for the shoes
Chainbreaker for the wheels (apologies in advance but they HAD to be sprayed)

and now my town bike is completed for winter with mudguards fitted

Nice Fred, I'm taking my beater Raleigh track to Donnys this weekend to get it sorted and then I'm going to build it pretty similar to the Rixon...

Is that LES?!! Harry's LES?

Love that frame.

Nice to see him being used! Where abouts does he live now?

Just finished this, FINALLY!! 10 Pitch is now gone. Phil Wood setu is now up and running.

Frame:
J.Foster Pursuit (Columbus Max Tubing) 54
Fork/Headset:
J.Foster Columbus Max Fork/Dura Ace EX
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino Mighty/Suntour Superbe Pro
Pedals:
MKS/Toshi doubles
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dura Ace NJS 16T/Campagnolo 46T/Shimano Nexus
Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto RB021/Look Ergostem
Saddle/Seatpost:
Iscaselle Targa (high back)/Sugino
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
EAI Arrow Super Turbo 650c/Phil Wood High Flange (custom drilled)20H/Continental
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Araya Super Aero/Phil Wood High Flange 32H/Vittoria Zaffiro

the stem ruins it for me, other than that 10/10

isnt that about the same (dimensions) as nitto 90mm pro aa

Love this pic! Is that a jump at the bottom?

It is. The landing is on the rock, afterwards you get a nice steep downhill section. This is all to be found in France, Chamonix to be exact.

Nice to see him being used! Where abouts does he live now?

Les is now a resident of Leeds.... Got the old BB out today, and someone sorted me a half link for my chain. Expecting him to be rolling by mid next week. Just debating whether to buy a GXP tool or just ask the shop to do it....

a gxp tool is more than a quarter the price of a full kit, and some of my tools are a little tired... so part of me says might as well get the full kit, but then, I'm skint..

http://www.lfgss.com/picture.php?albumid=2079&pictureid=11845

not much but its a start.. Lugs= Polished.

nzkiddo - serious bike porn there.

Nzkiddo, that is beautiful

yeah man.. that is TOIGHT! I for one like the very technical stem, done a similar bodge on my bianchi.http://www.lfgss.com/picture.php?albumid=2080&pictureid=11836