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Having them spontaneously pringle under you is in no way a reflection of the rim, that would be a reflection of the builder.

Dude, you really have taken this to heart haven't you?

All I have said is that I think there are better rims available, This is just my personal opinion - Je Suis Charlie!

Clearly I was unaware that you were after a french themed build, which of course Mavic fits in with perfectly.

I am in no way bashing Mavic Rims, Hell, I've been racing and riding on mavic rims off and on for the last 20 years and they have served me well during that time.

My Bad on the welded/pinned joint, But that hardly warrants the accusation of being a liar? I don't build a lot of Open Pros or Open Sports as the current market doesn't seem to call on them much. Again, the other accusation you have made is completely unfounded, thats kind of a random attack after I clearly just voiced my opinion, An apology for your unsubstantiated criticism might be nice.

All the open pros that I have built lately have had terrible joins and haven't been particularly round.

I think Mavics quality has decreased in the last few years. Pinned joins are never good, welded is the way to go for sure.

I was unaware that you were trying to go for a mavic theme through the bike.

Thanks for the compliment!

Just wondering really, seems like a step backwards from my point of view

Whats the fascination with open pros? There are so many more rims out there that are far superior to those old timer mavics!

Why on earth would you want to go from Archetypes to Weinmanns?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretting

that explains it all, I was a Transmission engineer for while, I say splines of gears on an Input shaft completely worn off so the Gear Spun on the shaft, The two parts originally had an interference fit that required a 10 ton push on load.

#coolstorybro

I understand the larger footprint aspect of the Fat Foot Halo Cogs, But really they need to be an interference fit on the spines on the hubs, If you load up the cog accelerating, and use it to brake too , the cog will move back and forth on the splines, only a tiny amount to start with, but with the two different harnesses of material, the steel cog will wear the aluminum hub away reasonably quickly. I use Fat Foot Halo Cogs on a Hope Hub on my singlespeed winter bike, Great for that, the greater footprint doesn't damage the freehub body like the old modified sturmey archer sprockets I used to use

Thats Fair comment.

If you stick with threaded, I guess changing GI is easier, most people have a few cogs kicking around.

Trade on Halos isn't that cheap. You'll get a better deal going for some branded Taiwanese hubs.

I think the if you want to go for threadless cogs, Halo isn't the way to go, I've heard stories of the hubs failing due to Steel sprocket fretting the aluminium hub body.

The Level cog system was awesome, not sure if its still around, the White Industries version is nice too.

I have a 6 bolt ISO setup with a Velo Solo cog onto Mack hubs. Its been on my bike for over 5 years without having to touch it.

Not a massive fan of regular threads/lockrings myself.

No mudguard eyes, perfect commuter then!

either a Mk1 16s or a Mk2 G60 limited or a works Rallye would be my choices

I currently have a Typ19 with a 2 litre 16v on throttle bodies in it, A series 1 Mk1 with a Polo GT engine in it, A Series 1 Mk1 in process of being built with a 16v G60, I also have a series 2 Mk1 golf van with an 8v G60 in it and a 900cc Mk1 Polo.

Thross, What price have you been quoted for Victoire? I may be able to better it for you

What other stuff are you after?

Anyone got any carbon forks kicking about? Something along the lines of the Planet X track or alpina's. Cash waiting

Cheers

I have some 1 1/8 carbon road forks with alloy steerer kicking round that i'd be willing to sell.

Love it!

looks like a disc braked version of the bike I made my girlfriend a couple of Christmases back

Velocity A23 are now 650b, I think Pacenti SL23 are available in 650b - Not sure about availability in this country as yet.

If not, any 650b MTB rim will work, Pacenti TL28, Stans, as Jameso Said, Velo Orange do a 650b rim.

Ritchey make a 650b MTB slick which is available from Paligap in the UK

Don't drill!

I can supply you with a Kimori front brake adaptor for a resonable price, PM me if interested.

bump, still searching for nice knackered stuff.

Radial is a big no no for their hubs according to Cliff at Royce

Sparks, I may be around next week, have a lot of stuff on, but should be able to muster time for a ride, Friday afternoons we usually have a few hours at thetford if you are into that?

Where is the best place to get hold of all these 650b tyres here in the UK?

back to stems, I had this one made for me by Limit Fabrications

Its TIG welded to match my frame and fork, but he can fillet braze/bi-lam stems too

anyone?