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My bad, forgot to check there was a second page, #idiot
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Liking the aerobar idea for a MTB, was thinking about getting some for my Pinnacle!
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Something not right about that front wheel or just the angle?
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Ah well the the fork i was looking at getting is only 60 new (on one). So even if i get half of that for this fork on eBay itd help. Will keep this thread updated as i make progess.
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Good job - glad it all came together in the end! Get some rigid forks :)
Yes thats next on the upgrade list; how much do you think i'd get selling the suspension fork thats currently on it as i dont have a lot of cash for this project?
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Finished converting to a SSMTB with 65 inches for the roads:
Most fun ive had on a bike in a long time. -
Bike finished now:
Chainline pic with the spacer:
Looks absolutely dead on...ODI grips and ghetto brake levers
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£15 Thomson Elite inline black 27.0⌀ 3330mm seatpost (seat post) (15cm below clamp clean, 17cm below that battered)
Didnt know they made seatposts that long...
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haha
I can not sneak in and do more sadly. They are becoming very strict now. And I have done quite a few private projects there so they are always very suspicious when I show up.
There is another laser cutting service, but they would charge around 80 pounds for the mdf bits. Then you'll have to factor in the metal bits, packing and shipping etc.
I have designed a reference stick that is cut from 2mm hdf. I'd like to avoid having to cut 2 different thicknesses so that have to be addressed too.I solved the stability problem by screwing another piece of wood into the sliding towers feet from the underside of the base plate.
And, yes, the wheel holding forks will be replaced with metal.I have access to a laser cutter so i'd only need the file, would be awesome if you could post it at some point? :) also what software did you use for the design?
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Quick update after having amassed most of the parts i needed:
Cranks and bottom bracket from howard, really kind bloke that went above and beyond to give me some cranks for this. Massive help.
44t chainring off ebay with a dita 18t freewheel and a sturmey archer 17t incase i want to change.
Also have a 1/8th chain somewhere that i'll fit once i have everything.
All thats needed now are some chainring bolts so i ordered some kcnc ones for maximum WW efforts, figured something decent should go on this bike.
Will start with the 44/18 (64 inches) to begin with and can always swap to the 17t or get a bigger/smaller chainring if need be. -
yes, I will at some point. I just need to sort out the prototype flaws.
Would also be interested in the plans for the laser cut truing stand, have thought about building one for a while.
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Anyone know of any cheap 104bcd chainrings, 42-48t? Looking for something under £20 whilst i work out what gear ratio works then i can buys something a little nicer knowing its here to stay. Is there even anything for that amount?
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Yeah was thinking it might be a bit high, especially with wide tyres, oh well if i get that^ ebay i'll always have the 36 to drop down to if need be.
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Quick update:
Spacer arrived and it looks very well machined;
Only things left now are cranks off Howard, chainrings possibly off ebay (anyone got any idea what these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Deore-LX-104bcd-26-36-48t-mountain-touring-bike-chainrings-/161209133309?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2588d028fd would go for?) and freewheel off a friend. Does 48:18 sound alright for a mtb on road?
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Beater toe-clips and straps so I can use any shoes (plus a test for a smaller image as the others^ are huge).
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Interesting, would the spokes be long enough to swing the dish over that much? And are the spacers easily removed to allow shifting the hub over?
They could be but again its not a long term solution and seems like more effort than is needed.
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you don't need an adaptor, just to respace/dish your wheel.
shouldn't cost more than an ebay adaptor to do it.Would rather not as i have long term plans to make this a fixed (with bolt on cog where the disc brake is and new frame etc) when i have funds for it. And a 20quid adaptor is hardly breaking the bank so im not that bothered.
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Be aware: That adapter is intended for a fixed cog - not a bmx freewheel.
all this means is there is less thread to screw the freewheel onto than is 'wise' - it will still work though - just.
The chain set is junk - the rings are not removable
Yes i had thought of that. Are there any freewheels that arent as wide or are they all the same width?
And yes will duly bin them, hopefully will be able to use Howard's cranks.
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Just in case you do need an adaptor for a better chain line....
That looks perfect, will order one as soon as possible, cheers.
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New crank time. I have a pair of deore arms going free if you want them. Square taper.
That'd be awesome, will PM later.
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Ok so the chainset:
Its the triple crankset that was on the original bike and as you can see theres no hex bolts holding the chainrings to the cranks, just what looks like rivets. The only way i can see to remove them is with a tool that fits the centre of the inside of the crank, other than that I am stuck. Is there a way to remove them or do i need to just buy a whole new cranket? -
Think evans would let me borrow one? Seems pointless to buy one for a one time use.
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Right - Bless Google! I found my 5 year old thread!
http://www.lfgss.com/thread30631.html
Drew's adapter
Thats very helpful but I cant seem to find anywhere I might be able to buy one unfortunately. Will have to put the chainline issue on the backburner for a while whilst i sort out my cranks (will get onto that soon). Also does anyone know what tool I need to get the cassette off/a cheap place to buy one? Cheers for all the help.
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So a normal freewheel will work with this hub? And what tool do i need to get this 'cassette' off? Cheers.
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Where are they a tenner? Only cheap ones i found on there are 20 quid
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HBPXAABC/planet-x-alloy-clip-on-aero-bar