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• Unipack BB replacement

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 15 years, 8 months

  

  dude - you are me 6 months ago! I gradually replaced just about all the parts (except the BB) which held up ok on mine, guess i was lucky. Actually turned out to be not a bad ride if a tad heavy and most people didn't even realise what it was (tip: ironic Holdworth badge helps). Don't think they're really ripping people off tho i mean what do you expect for the money, mine supplied plenty of parts for polo etc and i think its a good starter bike for people who want to try fixed gear out without having to splash out a fortune - a good way to learn about building and finding out what you really want and how it all works. Finally got round to replacing the last part yesterday. Anyone want to by a Unipack frame?

  before / after

  Good to hear! :)

  Bloody nice looking end-result! What wheels you using?

• Unipack BB replacement

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 15 years, 8 months

  

  actually not necessary so, hell, it's entirely possible to get a great bike for less than an unipack, all it take is a decent frame, take the decent part you brought for the unipack (open pro wheelset for instance), and you'll end up loving the ride more.

  there's no need to spend a handful of cash, just keep checking the classified section for decent (usually 531 tubing) frame for a song, and bingo, you got it sorted.

  Yep that's the intention, and learn some diy while doing it... :)

  Thx for the advice!

• Unipack BB replacement

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 15 years, 8 months

  

  you know the saying, it like enjoying decaf for the rest of your life until you had the real thing? same concept, the bike isn't bad, until you have a proper bike (that actually been designed properly) is when you realise how bad the unipack is.

  Heh, I know exactly what you mean, maybe it's just self-deceipt, since I don't have the dough to buy a proper one now... So the plan is, gradual replacement of parts and eventually the frame, which might in the long run actually end up as a blessing, since I probably won't learn as much about bikes if I had bought a 'proper' OTP.

  Since I don't have the tools yet, a bike shop installed the new BB, and it seems there's a stiff spot with each turn of the crank (both directions), is this normal or have they messed up the installation?

• What to do in the case of an accident (discussion)

  in General • 15 years, 8 months

  

  Excellent advice. I wouldn't had a clue where to begin in case of an accident. Thx Roxy

• Unipack BB replacement

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 15 years, 8 months

  

  Jayzuz, just read all the threads regarding unipacks... Oh well, I'm in the same boat as PQR and nosferatu were, so I guess the only way is up... new BB is a start...:)

  Gumtree's bicycle section should hotlink to this forum...

• Unipack BB replacement

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 15 years, 8 months

  

  i don't understand...whats the problem with wanting to rebuild a sub-standard bike into a better one?

  Hi all, just joined the forum, and so far it's been a great source of information. Don't know if it was stupid of me, but bought this used bike few days ago, and wondering if anyone actually has any more info on it. I have a feeling it was a bit of a noob mistake, but I thought I'd gradually make it into a better one. The BB actually went on it today, so that's been 'upgraded'... :)
  I actually don't think it's half bad, quite like it...

  Thanks!
  

• Nursery for New Members

  in Announcements, Help & Testing • 15 years, 8 months

  

  Most efficient solution I've seen so far to combat spam. Great.