My cheapie steelie

[Chris-H]

Well chuffed with this bike.I got it from ebay for £20,new bar tape for £8 and a pair of new brake cables for £3,the seat,tyres,cruds,brake levers and handlebars are all what i had floating around getting in the way,the bars are my first attempt at bullhorns and i'm pleased with how they turned out.So my total outlay for this bike has come to £31.Not bad eh....Just need to replace the front wheel as its buckled,however i have another bike arriving monday so hopefully it'll have the same size front wheel.The plan for this bike was budget all the way.

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

If you mount the levers upside down you'll be able to use the bullhorns more effectively....I.e., thumbs over the ends when climbing and not have as much cable.

 

[Chris-H]

If you mount the levers upside down you'll be able to use the bullhorns more effectively....I.e., thumbs over the ends when climbing and not have as much cable.

I put them on that way first but did'nt like how they felt or looked so put them on this way round

 

[Rohloff_Brompton_Rider]

Still looks ok, I just found trying to climb felt awkward.

 

[Chris-H]

It was built for commuting in wet weather or town trips and there is only 1 hill going to work and none going to town so fingers crossed it should be ok

 

[wisdom]

Nice bike for the money.Will the wheel not true up?

 

[Chris-H]

Nice bike for the money.Will the wheel not true up?

I'm going to have a go but have never done one before

 

[wisdom]

You have nothing to lose.I think there is a link on the know how section on truing wheels.You tube will be good as well.

 

[Chris-H]

You have nothing to lose.I think there is a link on the know how section on truing wheels.You tube will be good as well.

I had a look on You tube last night,i think i got the general idea

 

[wisdom]

Let us know how you get on.

 

[Chris-H]

Let us know how you get on.

Yep will do