Racingsquirrel

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• Current Projects chat and miscellany

  in Current Projects • 14 years, 2 months

  

  Wow!!! The Slug, that looks awesome (said in best American accent). Really very nice for what was meant to be a beater! Are those the 501 forks? Do you need front and rear brakes if it is going to be fixed?

  Sounds sensible. The orange and black is certainly a winner! Where'd you get the wheels from?

  The 501 forks work much better than the hybrid ones did!

  Yeah, I love it. The wheels are from Varno, 40mm Pegasus on Novatech hubs.

• Current Projects chat and miscellany

  in Current Projects • 14 years, 2 months

  

  Wow!!! The Slug, that looks awesome (said in best American accent). Really very nice for what was meant to be a beater! Are those the 501 forks? Do you need front and rear brakes if it is going to be fixed?

  Cheers. Yeah, I got a bit carried away after I got it powder coated.

  I'm going to run it SS to start with and then try fixed later. Where I live, massive hill with a very busy road at the bottom makes a full brakeset the sensible option.

  I actually managed to find a long drop Dia Compe last night so will have it up and running soon.

  Edit: Oh yeah and they are the 501 forks, I think they work really well.

• Current Projects chat and miscellany

  in Current Projects • 14 years, 2 months

  

  Here is my first build, almost completed.

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/racing-squirrel/5125312065/

  Was previously 'The Slug'

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/racing-squirrel/5125917812/in/photostream/

  I really just need brakes, which is proving problematic due to the drop on the rear, probably going for Tektro R556 but can only find them in sets and they will be too long for the front.

• For Sale: Fixed /Track Deep Section Wheels

  in Components and clothing • 14 years, 3 months

  

  I'm in for a set of these. i've dropped you a PM.

• For Sale: DMR chain tugs £6.50 posted fit track ends AND road droputs 10mm axle

  in Components and clothing • 14 years, 4 months

  

  I'll take a pair of these too please.

  PM'd

• For Sale: Frame, bars, saddles, brakes, wheels, cranks, pedals and more.

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Dibs - Saddle - Selle Bassano Vuelta, 531 rails, good condition, few chips to paint on rails. - £15

  PM'd

• Buying 2nd hand bike

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 14 years, 5 months

  

  sign up for a ctuk course, well worth a day of your time

  https://www.lfgss.com/thread48608.html

  I'd be tempted but it's a bit out of my way. I'm in Newcastle.

  Considering doing something similar at a LBS.

• For Sale: £15 Adjustable Velcro foot straps

  in Components and clothing • 14 years, 5 months

  

  These look great. I'd love a set if they're available. I'll drop you a PM.

• Buying 2nd hand bike

  in Mechanics & Fixin' • 14 years, 5 months

  

  Great thread. Good to know I might be able to get some friendly advice as I work on my first fg.

  I bought Tel's slug http://www.lfgss.com/thread48219.html#post1570354

• For Sale: Almost fixed conversion - anti theft paint!

  in Components and clothing • 14 years, 5 months

  

  If you really just want this gone, how about £80 posted?

  I'm new to the forum so can't PM you. Do you want to PM me with your response and an email?