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Hi all.

Does anyone know if it's possible to get longer rods to go in quick release skewers? If so, where from?

I've just fitted the rear wheel to my XC singlespeed project which has a singlespeed specific frame with big fat track ends and tugnuts, and by the time the skewers have gone through all that lot the knurled nut is only on the rod by a few turns.

Any suggestions very welcome!

Cheers,

Simon

Hi guys. Surprising number of people after this Peugeot frame! I'm offering it in the order people asked. I'm usually in London once a week or so but not for a few weeks I'm afraid so it'll have to be collected if you need it quickly. Cheers, Simon

I fitted all the Triathlon bits to a similar vintage 22.5" Peugeot frame and that's been my daily rider for a year now. It's a lot better than any £20 bike should be!

Thanks guys. Current (fitted by shop) BB is a Shimano with a 115mm axle apparently. Crank is the original Sakae with the 42 fitted to the outside. Odd that it should still be too far in. I have a couple of other cranksets to try, just in case this one has an unusual chainline.

Am going to speak to the guy that did the work tomorrow as he was off today, but I'm tempted to just get it right myself rather than waste time driving it back over there. LBSs aren't that L out here in the sticks!

Simon

I have a 24" Reynolds 501 frame which my dad has had from new (about 1990) and which has spent about 16.5 of those 17 years in his nice warm dry garage. No rust that I can see on the frame (some on the forks) but it has quite a few marks and knocks from where it's been in storage for so long.

It's a Peugeot Triathlon frame which I stripped it for the nice wheels etc. because it's a bit too big for me.

Don't want a lot for it. I'm down in Sussex though. Let me know if you're interested.

Simon

Hmm... not hugely impressed with the shop's response. A slightly arsey "you want it further out than that?!" to which I could only really reply "yes, I want it straight".

Bizarre. Don't think they really get it. They've offered to "have a look at it" but I think I'll do it myself rather than waste any more time/ money.

Will check exact measurements and get a BB to fit. Does anyone know of a good adjustable one?

Cheers,

Simon

Thanks for the advice. I'll ask them to do that. Cheers, Simon

Just had a new rear wheel built on a Surly flip flop hub and asked the LBS to fit a new bottom bracket while they were at it and get the chainline right.

Having got the bike back I reckon that the chainline is out by about 5mm (chainwheel further into centre than rear sprocket). How critical is this? Should I take it back? If so, what are my options to get it right?

It's a good LBS who I've used for ages so I'm sure they'll sort it no problem; just want to go back armed with knowledge on best way to fix it.

Thanks very much for your help.

OK. Thanks. It's weird 'cos the Weimann levers on my other 80's bike use totally different nipples. Not to worry. I'll just buy some levers and try them. Thanks for the advice.

Sorry, didn't mean to confuse! I meant brake cables.

No point in buying another set cos I haven't bought any levers yet. I just want to make sure that I buy the right levers for my cables. None of the ones on Ebay seem to mention what sort of nipple they use.

Cheers for the help.

Hi.

Just got my Condor 531 Competition frame back from Argos Cycles and it looks superb in battleship grey! The rear wheel has been built up with a Surly flip flop, so I'm almost ready to roll...

Only problem is I've gone about things a bit arse about face and bought some Shimano brake cables before buying any brake levers, not realising that there are different nipples used.

Most bike brakes I've used before have had a cylinder type nipple across the cable but these have a stepped cylinder nipple in line with the cable.

I want some nice vintage alloy levers, so can anyone advise which ones will work with these cables? Will they have to be Shimano too, or are any other makes compatible.

Your wisdom will be much appreciated by me and the Condor fixie-single!

Simon

Really? That's awful! This used to be a nice area but there's a nasty element in Midhurst these days. And no police for miles around so they get away with it.

If that happens again around Midhurst then get the vehicle description to me and I'll find them myself!

To be honest I try to steer clear of the A272 with all it's speeding lorries and loony motorcyclists. There's plenty of country lanes to enjoy in relative peace. The road through Redford to Liphook is a bit of a favourite.

A recent evacuee from Hackney, incidentally!

Hi aidan.

I'm in Midhurst.

Simon

Hi all. Just stumbled upon the site so joined up and thought I'd say hi.
I'm building a very exciting Condor 531-Competition framed fixie/ singlespeed flip flop (currently at Argos Cycles being resprayed in stealth battleship grey).
Also a matt black super-lighweight singlespeed mountain bike with hope hubs and road tyres.
Current steed (only one which actually works!) is a 1980s Peugeot racer which strictly speaking has 12 gears but I've only been using one of them for the last few months (42/16 in fact, to prepare me for when the Condor is ready). :-)
It's quite hilly down here in the South Downs but one gear is still plenty IMO.
Simon