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I had a look around for them, couldn't find anything on a low-flange one?
Anyway, I decided Miche was the way to go, so ordered the hub and bars today, and have some Veloflex Masters on the way (though I'm not entirely convinced they'll be on the bike for long on Manchester roads) and I'm really looking forward to start changing things up!
Still looking for advice on preserving what's left of the paint if anyone knows any tricks? I think I read somewhere about linseed oil?
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Yeah I think they're pretty good looking, and really good value. The frame is English threaded, and I think the seatpost is 26.4mm.
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This is my trusty bike:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tvw6tvti6gfixeo/20140515_175719.jpgFound it on eBay about 18 months ago and bought it through a private sale. I have absolutely no idea what it is, it came to me from Poland, but could be from anywhere. Had some fairly rare tubes, which aren't oval, or round, but rather like diamonds, with the sides rounded. If anyone has any idea what it is it would be good to know!
Anyway, it's my daily ride to uni, and gets used for Wednesday group rides in Manchester, and the odd jaunt out and I absolutely love it, so am going to upgrade some of the budget original parts I put on it!
Plan is as follows:
1) Replace bars with some compacts. Was probably going to go for Deda Piegas and sand/polish the clamp area. The bars I'm using at the moment are incredibly flexy and not particularly comfortable, though I think they look quite good!
2) Replace the budget wheelset. I have this lovely front wheel from rogan:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q9ez8lqwjbpex8e/20140523_173656.jpg
Which is Mavic Open 4 cd to superbe. I also have a new Open Pro cd which will match closely enough for my liking. I'm interested in hearing what people think about a hub for this? It'll be the rear, I'd like low-flange and not to break the bank. Was thinking about Miche Primato, but they seem to divide opinion!
3) New tyres, tanwalls. Probably Paselas.
4) Fit new EAI cog I bought from Dick years ago.Also, the paint is getting increasingly ratty, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on stopping it get much worse?
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Been following this for a while and the transformation from v1.0 is impressive
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Yeah that's really really beautiful
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Been excited to see this since you told me about it when I picked up that crankset, it's a beauty!
Generally agreeing that 7900 is not the way to go though, but it's a hard argument to make when you already have the group.
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Ideally 32h, anyone got anything? Am based in Manchester so will pay postage
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ss/fixed touring in Europe, any tips or ideas for areas I could go without too much in the way of hills?
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2nd dibs stronglight, and will take lizard skin tape too. Am based in Manchester if that helps
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Pointless second dibs on the risers plz. You never know!
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Carbon would look sweet
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Did you decide on bartape yet? The first out of the two you posted was lush imo
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Will take it if rincewind doesn't want it, he was first in to be fair
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Also interested, not fussed about spokes but would like to see a picture if possible rogan?
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I'm going for the same wheelset when I get some money together, high or low flange?
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^repped
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That wood looks absolutely gorgeous, good job
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thedopestghost's pomp outside Piccadilly Station.
Also a girl on white dolan with brooks saddle in Fallowfield earlier this morning
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This is great, thoroughly enjoying the tech talk!
What you need is some sort of bluetooth interface so that all of this; screens, speakers etc can be controllable from your mobile!
Also, I love that PC case, I built my best friend's hackintosh in it. Very jealous of this mancave. Have some rep. -
Pleased you changed the stem back, looks far better.
I have an old polish (I think) steel track frame, where's the best place/who is the best person to ask about it? Seems like there are some pretty knowledgeable people in here. Should I just start a project thread? -
Forwarded to Manchester Young Greens, should get a few signatures there.
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