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Figured 2 track bikes are enough (for now) so attempting my first geared project.

Looking for:

• Shimano 9 Speed double shifters
  
• Long drop brakes (Tektro R559 or similar)
  
• Mtb / trail spd pedals
  
• Gumwall tyres (Conti Top Touring 2000 or similar)
  
  

Happy to collect around Central / East or pay for postage!

Cheers,

Rory

Dibs 105 mechs pending question (pm sent).

Ah cheers that’s a massive help. I guess re-tapping isn’t as dodgy as I thought.

Any recommendations for a trustworthy London bike shop that could do the retapping if I can’t find a suitable BB?

Thanks again

Ah nice to know - cheers. Did you have to file the frame at an angle to get it to fit properly?

I was planning on using a Shimano double chainset I found in my parts bin - unsure of the model - but running it as a single for now.

Here's a pic of the frame. Nothing to write home about but a fun project!

Hey,

I'm currently building up an old french frame and looking to install a modern crankset. Is it worth getting the Velo Orange french thread bb or would servicing the old bb and installing a new axel to take the new cranks suffice?

I guess the tradeoff is less maintenance and a longer lifespan vs having to always rely on someone making a new bb with french threading (and as far as I can tell VO is the only one?)

VO also make a (seemingly) decent threadless option, but I might as well just get the correct threading a slightly cheaper price.

Are there any other options i'm missing?

Cheers!

Rory

2nd on the wheels please

Nothing special for the wheel, mate got his stolen :(

Also anyone got an old pc keyboard lying around?
Could also do with some monitor speakers as well.

Cheers.

interested in the jackets pending pics. PMing now.

Dibs pedals / cages. PM sent.

Anyone got any spare?

For beater so looking for used & cheap.

Cheers!

Need some advice!

Really keen to get into home brewing so I bought a kit online. It came with the most ridiculously vague set of instructions i’d ever seen - Managed to piece together what I needed to do from various sources - here’s a step by step of my process:

• Sterilised all equipment
  
• Warmed up the malt extract / flavouring liquid by placing sachet in hot water for about 15 mins
  
• Dissolved sugar (1.5kg) in hot water in the fermenting bucket
  
• Added malt extract into fermenting bucket
  
• Topped up liquid to 23l and around 25 degrees
  
• Added yeast sachet and stirred
  
• Closed lid and fitted airlock
  
  

Admittedly I didn’t take a first hydrometer reading, and my brew has been at about 18 degrees for the past week which is under the temperature range it should be at (20 - 25 degrees). I haven’t seen any bubbles in the airlock but I know it’s been bubbling a bit on the surface. I’ve just taken a reading today (after 7 days) and it is at the approximate ’start’ level for beer (as labelled on my hydrometer).

As It’s been slightly below the recommended temp for this brew, should I just leave it longer and see what happens or have I missed some crucial step?

2nd dibs

I'll take the vans hoody!

2nd dibs!

Likewise @olibob.

Cap still up for grabs but I'm away til mid August from the weekend.

Ideally more mtb than road but not fussy at this point.

Thanks!

1) VOID jersey (size small). Bought it off here but just too small for me (was the same for the original owner). Never worn as far as I know. £10

2) ICNY Forward Reflective 5-Panel Cap. Brand new with tags just doesn't suit me. Paid ridiculous shipping to get it sent over from NY. £20

Cash on collection either East or Central

Cheers.

First time this year. Potentially riding solo & also looking for a return coach ticket if there's one going spare.

Can't wait.

2nd dibs on the brakes

Dibs (2nd?) jag. PM incoming.

Dibs Af-1!

So good.

dibs cranks pending question.

Looking for something sturdy but nothing fancy - preferably 165mm.

Can collect around London.

Thanks!