Current Projects chat and miscellany

Okay, so admittedly it's a first world problem, but is there an aesthetically clever way of concealing the non-drive-side threading, other than actually mounting a cog. I find it rather difficult spending a couple of grand on a minimalistic bike, only to end up with something that isn't.

Is there anything so terrible about running a second cog? Cogs can be quite nice looking things.

Or are you weight weenie'ing on this build?

Okay, so admittedly it's a first world problem, but is there an aesthetically clever way of concealing the non-drive-side threading, other than actually mounting a cog. I find it rather difficult spending a couple of grand on a minimalistic bike, only to end up with something that isn't.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=halo+fix+t&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&authuser=0&ei=OaILUeqhIMjC0QXDnICYCw&biw=1152&bih=571&sei=Q6ILUcnDG8ap0AWTroC4Cw

makes sense anyway, to prevent damage to threads.

Is there anything so terrible about running a second cog? Cogs can be quite nice looking things.

Or are you weight weenie'ing on this build?

Put two really nice EAI cogs on, then your cooking with gas.

Dear god. I need to see more, tell me there's a thread?

Not yet no, I havent had the time - didnt think anyone would be interestered!!! I would post an image of it, but my photobucket is being - as normal - fecking shite!

EAI cogs

not on Phil...

Fix-fix hub can only be a good thing?

didnt think anyone would be interestered!!!

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"Is there anything so terrible about running a second cog? Cogs can be quite nice looking things. Or are you weight weenie'ing on this build?"

First world problem like I said. Weight concerned, but not a weight weenie by anyone's standards; I just want my bike as minimalistic as possible.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=halo+fix+t&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&authuser=0&ei=OaILUeqhIMjC0QXDnICYCw&biw=1152&bih=571&sei=Q6ILUcnDG8ap0AWTroC4Cw
"Makes sense anyway, to prevent damage to threads."

Thanks for the link, does make sense.

"Put two really nice EAI cogs on, then your cooking with gas."

"Not on Phil..."

^This. PW specifically advise against using EAI cogs, as they're too wide I believe.

"Fix-fix hub can only be a good thing?"

Practical, yes. Aesthetically, no, not when you're going for minimalism at it's finest.

Thanks for your input guys.

not on Phil...

Phil sprockets are better than EAI anyway.

but you should clean them occasionally :)

bike bath later then apollo?

Running a brake, you gonna connect both levers to it like Dammit did?

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Ribble-Bike-Frame-alloy-carbon-/00/s/MTE5NVgxNjAw/z/WegAAOxyjK1RBanz/$(KGrHqZ,!jgFDKvN0GfYBRB,nzR-W!~~60_12.JPG
Just bought this from Ebay £72 , really only wanted the forks and stem :)

I might make it up into a half decent ride at some time in the future, but as it's so small, its not for me.

Lynchy, idea from an old cheapskate- find an old cog in the box, get a clever mate to trim it on a lathe and you will have a nice smooth [rustable, season it with oil and flame] collar.

Needs a bit of refinement, but the basic idea is great.

Thanks.

That wouldn't cover the lockring threads though.
My old trispoke used to be a rear and it came with a cap for covering the threads.

@lynchman:

If the hubs are black then careful taping is the best bet. Otherwise a cog will even things out. Although if you've got a really good deal would you not be better just selling them on ebay and vying what you want?

In principle I favour tubulars, but I need a high quality clincher wheelset for serious climbing, or rather the mad skid descends that inevitably goes with it when riding brakeless.

I can't tell if you're joking but both the rim and hubs are heavy and the rim drilling suggested it would be 32/32h build... so what ~2kg? It doesn't really sound like a climbing wheelset.

I don't see how bare threads, or another cog are an eyesore.

Phil do thread covers though, so if you're vain enough to care you should buy yourself one of those.

"If the hubs are black then careful taping is the best bet. Otherwise a cog will even things out. Although if you've got a really good deal would you not be better just selling them on ebay and vying what you want?"

Thanks for the tip. Selling them on might be the best option; I'll see how much it actually bothers me when I my hands on them.

"I can't tell if you're joking but both the rim and hubs are heavy and the rim drilling suggested it would be 32/32h build... so what ~2kg? It doesn't really sound like a climbing wheelset."

Not exactly the lightest wheelset out there, but possibly one of the best speed/weight/strength combinations, or so I'm being assured. I'm relatively heavy, certainly for a climber, and as implied in my original post, my main concern is those "Hors Catégorie" descends. I'm certainly no expert, so please enlighten me, if you can suggest a feasible alternative.

please enlighten me, if you can suggest a feasible alternative.

Fit brakes to your bicycle.

And a freewheel.

And variable gears.

"Phil do thread covers though, so if you're vain enough to care you should buy yourself one of those."

News to me. I'll definitely look into that.

Thanks.

"Fit brakes to your bicycle. And a freewheel. And variable gears."

I'll just get in my car...

Simples ;-)

"Phil do thread covers though, so if you're vain enough to care you should buy yourself one of those."

Any idea where I can get them?

"I don't see how bare threads, or another cog are an eyesore."

I don't see an extra cog as an eyesore as such, and it isn't about vanity either. I just want my bike as minimalistic as possible.

So to achieve minilism you want to add a thread cover....

Google just brought up a Halo for £3 http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/products/15-Spares-&-Accessories/3704-Halo---Fix-T-Thread-Cover---Silver/