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I also built a new stand for my jig which rotates. It's super handy idk why I didn't do it years ago.

Haha gotta get it done before Xmas!

In the new year im gonna build my dad a minivelo. Like a velo orange neutrino - big tyres, comfy, IGH, maybe belt drive, probably 853. Rly excited.

After that i'm gonna build myself a new hardtail, theres a few changes id like to make, both to the frame and to my process and id like to experiment on my own frame. Primarily, I intend to set up the lathe to mitre tubes and figure out all that. Im gonna make the frame a bit slacker and add a few water bottle bosses/rack mounts, as well as experiment with some brake mounting changes.

Im really into Reynolds at the moment, the 853 range appeals for a lot of builds, they have a great selection of butt lengths.

Also i forgot to put up pictures of the road frame i built for my gf last year. I was quite happy with it and she really likes it. However i wish id made it a bit more compact. It was painted by a local guy who did a decent job but not fantastic, probably wont use again. The colour is nice tho.

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I think its gonna be a cool frame. I'm starting on the next hardtail for a friend in the next few days and aim to get it done before the new year. Its also full 853/Columbus rear.

Its the second frame i've built for him, hes gonna race the Atlas mountain race on it in Feb.

I built the hardtail for my gf. It was quite uneventful, i'm very pleased it came out nice. I worked all out on it and got it done in 4.5 days, which is very fast for me especially for a hardtail. We opted to rattlecan it for no so i'm currently in the process of painting it, but i'm taking my time and will try and do a nice job. When i find a reliable powdercoater near here we'll probably get it done properly.

The geometry is quite similar to mine except slacker head angle at 66.5. I thought it would inspire a bit more confidence. Its an 853 DZB front end and columbus rear.

im looking for 650 with the isp topper, Ill dig out the geo and get back to you on the tt measurement!

I do really like that frame and if i think about it too much ill want to keep it, but its just not getting ridden and i dont have the room. This was my favourite configuration

Thanks! I could put discs on it yeah itd be a fun project although slightly tricky to do it nicely. I thought about it for a bit, but the frame isnt really close enough to what i want to put together for my next road frame to warrant it. I want to build something a bit closer to a gravel/allroad bike next as the pure road riding i used to do doesnt really appeal anymore.

Also i was very happy with this frame overall, i think its one of the best frames ive built from a fabrication standpoint and id quite like to leave it as it is.

@Po @Ewan111 Will do!

No cranks included however I do have the cranks in the photograph, dura ace with power meter, 172.5, 53t. good condition although requiring recall!

Would do 550 with the cranks

They are them! They've been great, I may sell them as well, haven't rly decided yet. I attached the geo

hah ive had alloy rims on it for a while actually. I sold the carbon wheels this time last year. I do like rim brakes but the mtb has converted me to discs sadly.

Im parting out this bike if anyone wants the frame or groupset. I only ride the mtb nowadays, im gonna build a disc road bike in the spring i think. Need discs round here!

Condition is good overall. Only selling because im parting out my road bike to move to disc brakes at some point.

Shifters
Rear + Front mech (6800 series)
Battery (holds charge well, about 1 yr old)
Cables to fit a frame of pretty much any size. All have slack in my 54
Junction A (Bar end)
Junction B

Photo of it on the bike, can get individual photos soon.

£400

Cheers

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The condition of the lathe is not terrible, it is missing all the components for the leadscrew so i cant cut threads. However overall fine, i pulled it apart completely and de rusted/cleaned. The spindle/bearings are in very good condition and the ways are fine. My main aim is to set it up for tube notching however i think i will be able to do some machining as well.
Im very pleased for the money.

Its not got much info on it, however there is a name plate on the headstock with a company and address based in Nice. I cant find anything online about them so i dont think they made many machines.

The build quality is comparable to my old myford of a similar era, the castings are all fairly nice, and it has metric threads!

also i bought a lathe, 175 euros!

Im signed up for the alps divide next year. Anyone else?

I didnt realise he was wrapping up, its a shame his frames seemed cool.

Thanks :) it was a cool project. I need to make a pocket clip next.

Folding knife opening

I squished it real good! no survivors...

I also made a locking folding knife. Was a fun project, sort of fiddly but cool to do! Still playing with the fit and finish a bit so not fully done yet.