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I'm always tempted to buy rock'n roll gold since I hate cleaning chains and I'm allways a bit late when it comes to lubing the drivetrain... But it seems to be quite toxic and expensive and there are a million other lubes out there... Never has a 5-10quid investment been so confusing!

Another question here, does the headtube need reaming and facing before installing the headset and forks?

If so, is there anywhere (preferably east) where I can get this done?

Mine came with the headset pre installed and all the reaming on the bb shell done.

Also the novatec hubs are built into a lot of brand name wheelsets!
While the threads may need some attention the bearings are very nice and the hardware is also fine.

AC 420's here.
http://www.xx-light-bikes.de/shop/pi-372185524.htm?categoryId=53

Kinlin jobbies here.
http://cnc-bike.de/index.php?cPath=39_187_889&osCsid=a78a4b2b0a97c4bf04939caf31546eb1

The cnc labeled rims also seem to be kinlins! However I'm amazed you found another german website that sells kin lin rims that I couldn't find...

Kin Lin xr-300 are what I'm aiming for my new track wheels.
They are light and 30mmm deep, people also say theyare strong. They also sell under some brand names (Halo mercury and IRD cadence aero?)

Sorry, didn't know he was on here. But now he knows I admire his work.

http://donwalkercycles.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/wiswell-profile.jpg
Did this ever show up on here?
Picture is too big.

this arrived in the post yesterday (sorry Melon...) and I am getting my head round a build. I am thinking about going for Truvativ Omniums as I think they will suit the frame and they are meant to be super stiff. However I have heard reports of crank slap on frames with thicker chain stays. The Hinde frame has mahusive stays. They are rectangular though, so maybe they will be thinner then an oval of the same size, hmm.

any thoughts or advice for better cranks?

I'm curious about to see this built up. You can't find too much coverage of this bike on the internet right now...

Omniums would suite the look of the frame, The problem with the omniums is that the spider arms are quite thick and touch the chainstays and not the ring or the bolts. Often you can file the arms down a bit too make them fit, maybe they have covered the issue on the newer cranks. Also watch out that you get the new 2011 SRAM team bb which is way better than the old one.

Anyone one here successfully ordered a chainring from them yet?
I wrote them a mail with a couple of questions and got a quick and very kind reply. Then I made an enquiry for a few rings and never got a response. Wrote them another mail on the weekend, still no response.

The Nelson has been completely overhauled...... been planning it for a while

Seems like you took inspiration for the color from that guy with the custom AL frame (forgot who it was..).
Looks very nice!

I think it's 31,2 but not 100% sure. I would measure it for you but I won't see my nelson till monday.

I'm considering getting one of these for use on the road. There was another thread where the issue of damaging the dropouts on skid stopping was raised. Has anybody encountered such problems?

Also I'm about 5 ft 9" - I' reckon a 54 frame should be alright?

5ft 9" equals 180cm. So 57 should suit better.

I secon negaatio on this one. Top tube ain't as short as people might think.
Most frames are measured c-t though these days. Seat tube angle also counts when it comes to top tube length... However, track bikes often have shorter top tubes for a shorter wheelbase and therefore are meant to be ridden with longer stems.
The standover of the 54 is about 78cm with a 22c tire on this frame which also might help choosing the frame size.

Wow, in love man, love that frame so much...
Spotted one yesterday night near my work!
Will get a 57 for sure.
Cheers for the pix bro.

Glad I could convince you! I'm more than happy with mine. Also the service at cyclebasket was excellent.

A 57 might even have better clearance for bigger tires (if this is an issue for you) since my 25c rubs against the rear bridge when using 49:17. I think I could still push in a 28 with a half link though.

Spare part no. **Y-23703020 **

http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponents/HB/EV-HB-7600-F-727A_v1_m56577569830672571.pdf

old news. Already have contacted the distributor via my lbs, problem is that they only sell the axle as a set which is 100€. There's one shop that has the axle only butit's still about 40€. Plus each nut is about 9€.

May have sorted it out though. Thanks for the help guys.

Absolutely love the look of those wheels for some reason. Tubs & no brake track, so no practical use to me. But still I'd love some.

These ain't no tubs (Rando on theb ack...). The wheelset is also available for clinchers.

check this flickr album I made for you: http://www.flickr.com/photos/58590467@N06/sets/72157625834709687/
These are no gallery pics, just some quick snaps! I had to use the flash so some colours might be off.
There's one photo of my merckx alu pista which also has nice welds, but not as nice as the welds on the nelson. The welds on the bb shell and track ends are more burly.

Yeah I paid about £35 for a rear axle kit a year or so ago but turned out the hub shell was fucked not just the cones .....

Where did you get the kit?
I live in germany. I got the prices from the shimano distributor.
I have found several other high quality axles that look the same (no threading in the middle) but only overseas.

Anyone ever ordered somethign from alexscycle.com? Postage, tax?

Thanks!

Allright, will snap some pics tommorow night and upload them on wednesday morning.
Also negaatios bike must be a 57 since I have a 54 and the headtube is smaller.

Hi,
I recently got a great offer for a set of dura ace 7600 hubs to cxp30 tubular rims which I want to use on the track.
The problem is, that the axle of the frunt hub is in bad shape and probably needs replacement. My mechanic said it would be best to use the original parts since it's a high grade hub that was made to work best with these parts. The original dura ace axle is only available as a set with cones, locknuts and axle nuts and costs about 100€.
Did anyone on here ever replace an axle of the DA7600 hubs with another brands axle and did it work well?
Maybe someone knows a similar axle that does the job and is cheaper.
Thanks.

pics?

not yet. Can take some tommorow night if it will help with your decision.

I also have one but only have ridden it about 60miles yet. Spend an hour on the track with it too.
Feels very responsive and stiff (I'm a lightweight..) the sloping top tube isn't really there (only 1 or 2 cm) on my size 54, less than a vigorelli. I still need to get a longer stem since the top tube is short. Welds look even better in real life than on the pictures, seatstays and seattube connection is very clean! I was surprised that you can get so much value for the money (check prices for other Kinesium/scandium frames). Also cyclebasket was very helpful about choosing size and sending the frame (had it sent to germany). I'm more than satisfied with the frame and fork. Only problem is (like with most new bikes) that I think it's a bit too nice for the streets.

No one mentioning dt swiss rr 1.1 rims (or what they are called now)? light and reliable.

Mmmm....

I hope they will still bring out this one (and hopefully cheaper because there's no crew name or fancy designer involved):