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http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2009/may/2/FP.htm

What was he thinking?

Thanks allot guys.

Its a '74 Carlton so BB is English. Just to be clear - to unscrew the opposite way I will be turning clockwise as oposed to the usual anti-clockwise to unscrew something?

£10 for the BB?

Can I pick up from London?

stevo_com: Yes you are right. I was unclear. Thanks for pointing that out.

The side that is stuck is **drive side, ** **without **the lockring.

The BB is soaking in WD40 and I think I'm going to try using a bolt and spacers as per andy.w SB link.

I have pitlocks and have had to cut/break them so I can vouch for their durability.

I bought the set which inc. the seatbolt. B/c the seat clamp wasn't flat on both sides and b/c I was retarded, I tightened the bolts too tight, bending the pitlock bolt and then had to saw thru it to remove. It took me ages to cut thru.

On the upside it sold me on the quality.

(olo: mine replaced QR)

........ Also as for finding a frame there is a whole thread on eBay/Craigslist finds - so see what other members are saying about what's on ebay and learn from their comments.

Always remember to search the forums and read lots - its the only way to learn.

WATCH THIS: http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/columns/bobgarage/indexb.htm

This guy has a video that takes you most of the way thru building a fgss. Inc what type of bikes are suitable. It shud ans. allot of you Q's.

andy.w - thanks for the SB link - its got a home remedy I'm going to try. Lets hope it works.

Sorry - I should have explained. The pix is from the other side. My camera crashed and I just wanted to get a photo up asap.

It is the non-drive side which is stuck. There is no lock ring on that side.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38245386@N02/3519041573/in/photostream/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38245386@N02/3519041559/in/photostream/

here are photos

Hey,

Wondering if anyone can help me.

I have an old bottom bracket. Got one side out but can't get the other one out.

Does anyone have a tool that will fit it that I can borrow/buy next weekend?

I've tried using a spanner but its not deep enough to cover both halves. I've already chipped a bit off so am wary of trying any more. The only other thing I can think is a vice (but i dont have one).

I've spoken to a few bike shops, but I'm really strapped for cash and don't want to have to pay the £15 (possible twice if/when I put it back in).

Any help would be much appreciated.

ps although I'm short on funds I can spare a few beers for anyone with a tool.

Is the demolition adjustable? - ie tilting up and down?

Thanks guys. Was really hoping there would be a cool pivotal post that would fit with an old racer.

Think I'm jsut going to stick with the old post and separate clamp. I've cleaned them up a bit so its not too shabby.

hey Frankie_J I have an old Carlton I'm fixing. Starting to think about decals. Do you know what year the one your selling is?

Thanks for the advice.

Hi,

I'm building up an old carlton (my first fixed and my first build). It has an old style seat post where the post and the clamp that locks it onto the seat are separate.

I was hoping to get a new-style adjustable one - ideally fluted or aero like these. The problem is its 25.4mm.

The question is should I:

1. keep looking for fluted/aero in 25.4mm;
   
2. buy a new plain adjustable seatpost b/c it will be lighter than my current setup;
   
3. keep the current setup; or
   
4. is there some clever way of changing the seattube size?
   
   

Also its a bugget build so I dont want to spend the earth.

Any advice very welcome.

Brake PM'd

Thanks

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....also hebdy how much was your respray all in? - it looks sweet btw

My new bike to replace the battered raleigh (thieving cnuts couldn't take it so decided to batter the frame about).

Frame is a Holdsworth 1982 Special 531 awesomeness. Ebay for £25 pound in fairly rough condition. Puppy killed with no regrets....
Miche Cranks and BB
Condor hubs on cxp33's
Ofmega headset
Rolls saddle.
Very pleased with the Armourtex paintjob and generally how it has come out, after months of saving and deliberating.... Now waiting on some stickers from h lloyd and to drill the front fork so i can fit a decent brake, as the curent fork only accepts older nut fittings.

And did you have to prep it at all?

Hey,

I'm building up an old carlton (my first fixed and my first build). It has an old style seat post where the post and the clamp that locks it onto the seat are separate.

I was hoping to get a new-style adjustable one - ideally fluted or aero like these. The problem is its 25.4mm.

The question is should I:

1. keep looking for fluted/aero in 25.4mm;
   
2. buy a new plain adjustable seatpost b/c it will be lighter than my current setup;
   
3. keep the current setup; or
   
4. is there some clever way of changing the seattube size?
   
   

Also its a bugget build.

Advice very welcome.