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Have you seen my Bike:
Stolen from South east london arround suurey queys area on the night of 16 November 2011.
Destinctive features are:
Carbon, blade style seat post,
Xero luight wheels.
Black and yellow dunlop tyres
SDG Bel air seat.
And a wireless bike computer Pick up thingy, superglued to the inside of front carbon fork.
Plaes call:07894215715
Much appreciated
Duncan
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Just putting my feelers out to get a general consensus, 1st impression painted an image of me riding along, and then getting attacked, and a bucket of blood being thrown over me because I fixed up an old bike!
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cheers..
Im new to the forum, and thought my plan of building a "hotrod" was a good one..
Until I mentioned it yesterday, and soon found out it was frowned upon..
Obviously if the frame was in a better condition Id restore it, nothing like a bit of classy old time..ism, but I think the way it is now I could never do it justice!
Oh well thanks for the advice, I shall crack on without the remorseful feeling in my gut..
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Depends if you really care what a bunch of social outcasts on the internet think.
Is that a yay, or ney?, well I guess its too late ground off pump holder and rear brake cable guides today and sated stripping paint..
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Is it wrong to butcher an old (+-1975) racer, if its in a state too far gone to restore to original? and by butcher I mean, strip down to respray.. and maybe cut off a few unwanted bits...
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I suddenly get a sinking feeling about your current project....
haha, dont worry using the original alli stem on the dawes. and the bianchi is in a bit of a state! as soon as I've got the dawes up and running its the bianchi's turn!
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yeah man.. that is TOIGHT! I for one like the very technical stem, done a similar bodge on my bianchi.http://www.lfgss.com/picture.php?albumid=2080&pictureid=11836
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http://www.lfgss.com/picture.php?albumid=2079&pictureid=11845
not much but its a start.. Lugs= Polished.
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Cheers, it does look good.. miraculous even!! thanks for more indecisions...
on one hand, I know what id like it to look like, but on the other.., theres a lot of history adn many stories that would be lost forever.... hmmm?? -
also loosing posts here?
The stainless lugs will be polished to mirror finnish, Im not a savage!!haha -
as for the stainless lugs.. they where one of the reasons I wanted a bike of this age.. Id never spray over them.., they will be polished to a mirror surface, dont you worry!
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Cranks are ecottered, and deffo not keen on them!
So its either modifying the modern specialised crank, or finding a more classic looking lightweight set up.
I should imagine its british thread as the bike appears to have been made in birmingham!
Id love to keep the original paintjob, and when I perchased, had the intention of building a rat bike... so still deciding I suppose.. there is a lot of rust though.. -
I'd say keep the paint. It's a wicked colour and is full of character. I think lots of GT85 and a rough rag should help sort it out. Plus the head tube lugs are stainless steel aren't they?
Parts wise...
Headset - check the inside races, but I think a new Tange one would be a good idea.
Cranks - second hand campag strada style ones.
BB - a modern cheapo shimano sealed one.
Wheels - try building your own. Silver Mavic open sports laced with ACI spokes onto silver on-one/px track hubs, is an all round solid build that will complement the frame.The rest of the parts are usable, and you can swap them as and when you're inclined. Altho I would say get a modern calliper brake. A Tektro long drop is probably the sensible choice.
Cheers, Ive sorced some 'espresso bits so far, Break lever, calipar, and rear deepV wheel. wanted to use a none deep v on the front, so still looking for that..
Tube lugs are stainless steel, will this effect my options in any way?
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Hi all, thanks for the great advice so far,
Ive got a bianchi via nirone 5 I think it is.. and Im very happy with the comfort of the fit and size, (been riding it for 3 years now) but its a 24 speed.
I wanted something as a project and also to find out what all the who hare is about the single speed, so I found said dawes..
the frame is almost identical size and shape to bianchi, so that shouldn't be an issue.
I intend doing all the work myself, as Ive got the tools(£29.99 essential kit from halfords.. BRILLIANT value for money and everything I need)+ a little know how.
I was thinking to strip it down, respray it a matt black, and hit it with some deep red pinstriping.
As for components, Like I said before good quality for a fare price..., not skimping on anything, and keeping it light weight!
Ive now perchased the BBB headset so all good there.
Ive got some components from an old specialized sirrus 2 thats been lying around for a while (cracked frame), Which I think I can modify to fit and suit this build, ie crank set (was tripple,but nothing a grinder cant fix, and then get hold of a 49t chain set for the front.. only thing Id need is the BB..,
Ive had a look at what sheldon brown has to say, but when I search for 'British thread', nothing comes up??
I think its tapered because when I tried the sirrus BB it when in a little then just stopped..
I guess the only advise or recomendation I need then is for the BB..?
And ill figure the rest out as I go along.
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Hi all,
I've got a stripped down frame,(PICS TO FOLLOW) and was wondering what components might be best to use when rebuilding?
I've done some research, and found some answers, but don't want to go ahead and purchase bits if they aren't gonna fit the old frame, or might look a bit silly!
I want decent spares that wont break the bank basically.
First and foremost can I use any 1" threaded head set? found a bbb on ebay that looks promising!
second question, can I use a modern carterage bottom bracket, or do I have to stick to the original cup and cone.. and whats the best bet?
Any other advice or recommendations are most welcomed
Thanks in advance
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Nothing wrong with that. This is why eels are tasty.
Do you eat pork nuknow?
Lobster and Crayfish, also eat poo, and you'll find the healthiest tastiest ones swimming about where the waste water(poo) flows into the ocean.... NICE!
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Welcome inn Fish bar, Evelyn street, new cross, run by chinese dude, always fresh, light and crispy.. mmmmmm
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dont mind the swearing, there's also an lot of abuse and piss taking... sounds fun!!
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I am a spamming douch.. can I please join??... naaa I kid 1 more post and Im ready to roll... hopefully..
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