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I've got a similar spec and shape Steve Goff and it's loads of fun. I thought it would be uncomfortable but I commuted on it for over a year comfortably (when younger) . It's not as nice as yours though.
The indexed downtube shifters are great too.
Just saying, as I think it would be a fun buy for somebody 👌👌

I've been on the look out for some of these bits but the cassette is £175 on Merlin at the moment.
The compact chainset and RD is really expensive elsewhere though.

Hi dub-k - Selling mine here:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/398470/#comment17504339
Decided to shorten it, but haven't got the hacksaw out yet so it's still for sale in theory.
Sam

Yeah, Absolute bargain for a decent bike frame that can be used for 10 years and will surely sell again with zero depreciation.

The prime lightweight alloy bar has been nice to use recently, and pretty featherweight. I'm not a beast though (in terms of strength), so can't vouch for the strength.

Yeah, not sure, will have to try both.

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Thanks. Yeah, I think it would be fun to try.
The pinion conversion looks amazing.

Id like to weld/integrate an aluminum rack on the back that also acts like a vertical stand like the Tern Haul bikes.

I see that they are usually cut on a diagonal which makes sense.

My Bullitt isn't selling so I'm thinking about keeping it and making it shorter - for storage purposes - I don't need such a large space either. I see they made a couple that are 25cm shorter....and another company has made a few.... has anyone tried a shortly one?
Cutting 30cm from the loading bay will help with storing the bike and still keeps a low loading bay - albeit smaller
child will go on the back, tent and stuff on the front.

... or is that dumb, if an old 26" mtb and front panniers will probably do a similar job and weight distribution?

I've used those Clarke ones before, for wheel bolts on cars. No idea how accurate they are but they seemed quite consistent over a few years.

The preset torque keys look handy for final quick checks This set goes from 1.6-5.7nm.
This set is aimed at CNC workshops for changing tooling.

Yeah, I thought that would be the case when it came to physical testing... ..Id just be surprised if they actually still did physical testing each time a new stem is produced. Id assumed it was all simulation and charts. So much safety critical parts are purely simulated in CAD now, never tested in real life, surely a boring stem will be too.

No, standards compliance is still based on passing physical tests.

I'm just wondering, if a planetx stem that says x'NM on it, that's been independently tested in physical conditions? .... I would have thought it's just a standard chart, determined by thread/material as you also say.

I wonder how manufacturers actually determine if something is 2NM or 4NM toque.....
I really mean: I wonder is anything is tested in real life anymore, or if enough data is in the software/charts to avoid running any physical tests any more.....

Yeah, it's a good shout.
Ideally we'd use those fixings with thread lock already on the ends, for the sake of a few pence.

yeah, thread lock is ideal for that application and we probably should have done that on big heavy fridge doors to be honest :)
Although we fit alot of handles and they don't tend to budge when tightened right.

I agree with you on this Kimmo.
Although we were all inexperienced at some point and a torque wrench is a good idea when learning the 'feel' isn't it. And it takes a few stripped bolts and accidents to really learn too.
I've never used a torque wrench on a bike to be honest, but I'm not a professional bike mechanic and tend to under-torque. I would definitely get the torque wrench out if I had a carbon bike!
But a torque wrench is really needed when it comes to liability, handover to customers and a good way for employees to check themselves during assembly.
We made a big stainless kitchen recently with custom handles - one of our handles came loose 4 weeks later and it took a 7h round trip to do that warranty job (it involved removing a big fridge door) just to re-torque a handle - It could have been me, an employee or the contractor who fitted the kitchen who under-tightened.... I'll be specifying a torque to everyone involved going forward.

Bought this swiss bender by Gressel from them recently. It's meant for flat bar but I'm going to make some tooling that's kinder to round bar. It works differently to anything else I could find.

Ha. Try going via google to their uk store....
They have some nice bits and bobs.

Yeah, I think it's the nicest tools I've bought.
I've bought some of the PB Swiss Hex keys recently - T-handle and rainbow type, which are nice - but I'm not sure if they deserve the hype they get from some people. I don't think powdercoating is a great finish for hex keys.
Have a browse here. Lock your credit card away first:
https://www.hoffmann-group.com/GB/en/houk/v2/search?search=PB+SWISS+TOOLS&manufacturer=PB+SWISS+TOOLS

Ha, thanks. It's been nice to use

Thanks!
Price drop, now £1900 including vat.
In Norwich, but can drop along the M11 or east London at some point for a small fee.

I've got one of the wera ones like this, they have quite a big range and aren't top bonkers prices like some... But they have a bit too much plastic on them if I was being fussy about how it felt.
I know a few mechanics that use mostly Halfords Advanced which is good value, especially if you can get/borrow a trade card.

https://www.primetools.co.uk/product/wera-075611-click-torque-b-2-38-drive-reversible-torque-wrench-20-100nm/

Messaged about the Mone bars.

What torque range are you looking for?

Thanks.
I started with a car seat and ratchet strap to see how it went before committing to anything more expensive or custom....but the current phase is 'do the opposite of what the parents want', so it was a no-go.... Maybe he spotted my bodge.
.... The Bullitt accessories are so expensive aren't they. Seems like they make all the difference though

Yeah, good shout. I put the childseat on the rear rack of this last night and he enjoyed it with his bike on the front - could be a transition to the front seat soon.... we'll see.
Although it's still for sale if anyone is interested.