Kingkong

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• Rapha is so last year - Solo Clothing

  in Bikes & Bits • 16 years, 2 months

  

  I can recommend the arm warmers. Probably the best heavy weight ones I've used.

• Smudged Bob Jackson

  in Bikes & Bits • 16 years, 2 months

  

  Thanks for the advice I have found this an interesting read.......... apart from the debate about the merrits........ I have a new frame coming, which after these posts, will be collected in person.

• Bob turning up soon

  in Bikes & Bits • 16 years, 2 months

  

  Does anyone know the green bike is and what color it was?...

• Bob turning up soon

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• Can we have a discussion on bladed spokes?

  in Bikes & Bits • 16 years, 3 months

  

  Should also think about the cost double Butted spokes 60p good bladed spokes 190p.....two wheeels......64 spokes........you do the maths.

  Your OK with that do it. i think the only time not to use them performance wise would be if you are trying to save weight.

  Recommend SAPIM CX-RAY probably the best you can get and only ones I have been able to get in silver.

  http://www.sapim.be/index.php?st=products&sub=spokes&category=3959&id=3340&detail=aero

• Wanted: Threaded forks

  in Classifieds • 16 years, 3 months

  

  I have just received a set 5mins ago from the posty a coincidence or what!

  They are not the prettiest of fork, though what do you expect for £12.95, probably the cheapest you can buy. Chrome looks good forks ends are stamped out steel type with mud guard eyes. 4" before the thread starts and 6" of thread so should fit all but the very smallest of head tubes.

  Reynolds do a set for around £35 which are better quality though without MG eyes.

  DON'T FORGET ALWAYS QUESTION WHY A FRAME DOES NOT HAVE FORKS.......IT HAS PROBABLY BEEN IN A FRONT END KNOCK CHECK THE FRAME.....plus it is a pain in the ass finding new ones!

• Cross threaded

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 16 years, 3 months

  

  Thanks RPM... I needed some one to tell me to stop and seek professional help before I F it up.......
  The Miss's said something along that line but.........

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• Cross threaded

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 16 years, 3 months

  

  HI,

  I am have problems getting a BB into a frame any tips?

  I suspect that it has been cross threaded. I don't want to force the issue if you know what I mean.

  Would a bike shop have a tap for this type of thing?

• Bob turning up soon

  in Bikes & Bits • 16 years, 3 months

  

  Yep it can be want to get the rear stays done though the whole bike gets costly, plus the brazing stands out....don't personally like that. Don't think it needs clear coating. Could not bother finishing the frame, tubes come kind of black colour..would look like shit, never get nicked, last forever, V.nice frame incognito?

  Not a chance of that, this will be a 'best' bike if there is ever such a thing.. my best bike is the one I always want to ride!