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Looking for a beater track bike size 51 to 53. A bike no one will want to steal but rides well, if that is not asking for too much.

21’’ TT length meaning it is approximately size 53 frame?

Messengers and commuters what are in your experience the most durable pants. I like to wear something with a more urban style. I have tried Duer jeans. They last a bit longer than 511’s but I don’t think they are that durable. I’ve tried the Chrome shorts, quite durable. Brannan pants look alright too. Any others?

I have sorted my issues, I think it was mostly bike fit but also adapting to riding fixed, I’ve never ridden track bikes or skidded before. Now I am fine and even ride with no gloves. I wish you a speedy recovery!

I am looking for a cardboard bike box in London that I could use to carry a frameset on a flight. Anyone in London has one available please?

Brilliant idea, thanks guys

I meant pedal straps not toecage straps.

Any suggestions for brands?

I’ve got this otherwise great pinzat straps that are slippery on the underside due to the nylon seat belt material used.

Any suggestions of some sort of coating I could apply to make it rougher?

I’m considering buying some eclat bmx pedals for my surly steamroller. I’m
a bit overwhelmed by the choices. The newest model, the centric seems to off the list because they are very close to the crank arms. Which model do you recommend?

Hi, I am considering buying a Skream anodized but I am somewhat worried that they have launched it some time ago and you can still find all sizes, so it didn’t sell as well as the magnum or the ranger. Any issues with this frame or they have produced a lot of it? Thanks

Which model please https://www.necoparts.com/en/category/Bicycle-Bottom-Brackets/A02.html?

I think it is french threaded and it can get loose according to what I read. But I will show it to a mechanic to hear an expert's opinion.

I could not find Skant's thread mentioned the German bb. Do you have a link please?

Could you please recommend a combination of threadless BB and crankset that would give me an ideally straight chainline?

I read that the French BB are prone to get loose, I’m worried it would be even worse on a fixed gear because I wanted to ride brakeless.

Do the threadless BBs have the same problem?

I was looking at this crankset https://www.retro-gression.com/products/andel-classic-track-crankset.

I purchased a PX10 bike and would like to convert it to fixed gear, but I read that these bikes from the 70s use french threading in the BB which makes it difficult to convert. I have very little knowledge of mechanics. Did anyone successfully convert a PX10 to fixed gear? What are the components I need to use?

Hi,

Would someone please advise on nice non-flanged grips for the Nitto for shred 31.8 riser handlebars?

Thanks!

Any recommendations for an affordable wheelset for this frame? I'm currently running 700cx32 on an Alpina track wheelset but it is not ideal.

I bought a new frameset and would like to attempt to build it though I have no workshop or all of the required tools and skills. Most likely I will just pay someone to do it. Could someone please recommend a good workshop in London?

Can someone please recommend high quality platform pedals with very smooth bearings, something similar to the MKS Next line (Sylvan Track /Stream Next bearings)?

I bought these flat bars but they are a bit wider at the grip area than the usual 22mm and I don't seem to find grips for it.
Can anyone please recommend grips that fit these bars? I would prefer lock-on grips.

According to the specs it can https://geometrygeeks.bike/bike/cinelli-mash-bolt-1-0-2009-2012/.
I purchased one that comes with 25 tyres and the clearance on the front is so tiny I am skeptical I can fit 28 tyres.

I was looking at the Surly steamroller or Brother all day. Any other options? I own a track triple butted aluminium frame and it is very stiff for long rides around town.

The tool above is https://www.retro-gression.com/products/shimano-tl-sr22-track-chainwhip-lockring-tool and it needs a few links added to the chain to use on my 17 teeth cog.