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@Cupcakes, thanks for your message. Yes I realised it's not going to cost as much - was just getting a bit frustrated! :D

Yep, I am going to change the bottom bracket as well. Only because as I need to change everything else I thought I may as well get a new BB too... a small upgrade to something new and better. Cranks... I don't need to change, but again, on this occasion I thought I may as well for aesthetic consistency, as I am changing all the other bits.

Ok yeah I might consider those Planet X hubs. But I think, for cost and simplicity I'll just get pre-built Halo wheels for now... I can always upgrade the hub in the future and get the wheel re-built.

Just need to make sure I get a crankset that is compatible chain line wise... as I was going to get a new Sugino Messenger RD2, but (even though that is what I already have) it seems the chain line is wrong... plus the colour I want doesn't exist in the UK!

EDIT: they are cheap... hmm....

Great, good info, thanks guys.

Doing my nut in here a bit. I need to by new chainring, chain, rear hub and freewheel (I'm bored of fixed, fancy a change) for my bike. Figured I may as well get whole new rear wheel and new crank arms to match while I am at it.

Almost none of the things I want seem to be in stock anywhere in the UK, and after reading about issues with Sugino chain line I've been put off those (even though that's what I had when I bought my bike).

Thinking I should just scrap it all and buy a new bike. My frame is a Charge Plug, so solid, but nothing super special..... but then no new bike in my price range will have parts as good as the ones I'm looking at.

Sorry, just having a little rant :)

Actually, you know what? I can't find them on sale anywhere in the UK. In either Black or White (170mm 44T). Maybe I'm not looking hard enough... anyone got a link up?

So for that reason alone I'm about to change my mind.

What's the verdict on the All-City ones. I don't really want to spend more than that... any other recommendations around that price?

Thanks all.

I read that the threads on the axles wear are poor quality and get chewed up easily... is this right? Again, this was on 4 year old topics...

Ok, here is another question to throw in the mix, for anyone who cares to offer an answer. How do the Sugino Messenger RD2 cranksets compare to the All City 612 cranksets?

I read somewhere about the Sugino's not allowing a correct chainline? What does that mean? Don't a lot of bikes come with them standard?

A few of the older threads on this forum suggested the Dia-Compe were better than the Planet X ones.... but I think that was between 2008 and 2010!

Any more thoughts?

Oh thanks... I didn't see that site. But it is in the States, there are a handful of places in the States. Was hoping to find a UK source.

What's wrong with white? Just that they'll get scuffed easily?

Anyone know where I can get this in white? It must exist, as I've seen photos of them... white chainring and crank arms. but I can't find them anywhere!

Any ideas?

Thanks.

Hi all,

Apologies if there is already a thread on this. Did a search but couldn't find anything specific... and the threads I did find are very old.

I was about to buy a pair of Halo Aero Rage wheels (Black, 36H) then read a few pieces on here and elsewhere suggesting that the hubs are a bit crap.

So thinking of just buying the rim with a Dia-Compe Gran Compe hub and getting my mate to build them up. Minus spokes they are working out about the same cost as ready made Halo wheels...

What are peoples thoughts on that? A better option? Or should I just stick with the standard hubs? Or maybe there is something better for the same sort of price?

Thanks!

haha ^ that was me ;-)

some of you may recognise this as Newington gardens basketball courts....

nice one bednarz :-)

http://gb.cannondale.com/g-star/

Yeh I have one of the soft shell ones in matte Gold.

Really comfortable and lightweight. I wear it whenever I cycle into London centre or any other longer journeys/busy roads.

I got it wicked cheap too at a trade show ;-)

"recommendations" mean anything to you?

Oh!

I suppose the goldfinger is always an option - that seems to have the shim in all colours...

what are they like to use?

Did him buy them from the states?

Do you know if it was easy to get them to delivery to the UK?

yeh i thought about the ball bearing idea... but a) it would look gash, and b) be a bit inconvenient

especially for my bmx where i want to adjust the saddle height often... though i am mainly thinking about my road bike

http://brycefastener.com/?gclid=CMiR5ufj050CFR9N5QodyRdpyQ

Yay or nay?

Had my handle bars nicked recently (quite a surprise tbh!) So half considering replacing all the allen bolts on my rad with these!

Thoughts?

Ok so some fucker nicked my handle bars off my bike, and my brake lever too.

So I got some replacement bars (white charge slice bullhorn bars).

However I also hand a Dirty Harry bmx lever I wanted to put on them...

Doesn't fit though.

Can anyone recommend a similar lever that will fit the 25.4mm bars... (should be a clamp too to ovoid trouble getting round the corner of the bars.

Thanks!

Good stuff, sorry I couldnt help after all.

I can do it Weds night..... but you will need to pay for tape stock.

PM me.

Hello all,

Just joined mainly because I have one specific question to ask (so I will wait the 24 hours then post it in the "bike parts" area!

For now just a quick "Hi!" on here.

You may see me riding around Soho or SE London one of these bikes:

Nez

Signed

Hello all,

Just joined mainly because I have one specific question to ask (so I will wait the 24 hours then post it in the "bike parts" area!

For now just a quick "Hi!" on here.

You may see me riding around Soho or SE London one of these bikes:

Nez