jongooligan
Legendary Member
- Location
- Behind bars
No Ruddy Idea But Here Goes.
- Thread starter Serge
- Start date
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I decided "sod it, I'm going out", donned full waterproofs and set off.
Oh my god, it's so comfortable. I'd forgotten how comfy big fat tyres are.
The brakes are excellent, I do prefer V brakes to cantilevers.
The gears definitely need adjustment, it was pot luck which gear I was going to end up in.
The biggest problem though is there was definitely play in the steerer. I'll strip that down tomorrow and see what's occurring.
All in all though, chuffed to bits. I've already plotted a nice 50 odd mile route for Monday to give it a proper working. I'm sure my toolkit will fit in the panniers!
Oh my god, it's so comfortable. I'd forgotten how comfy big fat tyres are.
The brakes are excellent, I do prefer V brakes to cantilevers.
The gears definitely need adjustment, it was pot luck which gear I was going to end up in.
The biggest problem though is there was definitely play in the steerer. I'll strip that down tomorrow and see what's occurring.
All in all though, chuffed to bits. I've already plotted a nice 50 odd mile route for Monday to give it a proper working. I'm sure my toolkit will fit in the panniers!
They look more complicated than they are, certainly. I think it's a fear of the unknown that held me back at first.
With a deadline and you lot on my back I really had no choice but to dive in and give it a bash.
Great fun and very satisfying. Thanks for all the help and encouragement everyone, it really made a difference.
Thanks very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I'm already looking forward to Monday's ride, I'll let you all know how it goes. I may even start posting in "Your Ride Today". Although, knowing me, it'd probably be more appropriate in a CAMRA publication.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/292053148727
I'm not sure if that link is going to work but that's the same place I got mine from.
- Location
- Glasgow
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi...gQOXh4pM--mCyNkGapv61p45me1eQwYoaAmcGEALw_wcB
This is the pump, it's a good deal at the moment. I'm sure I paid about £35.00 for mine.
And thanks, you certainly gave me a much needed kick up the backside when you made this a featured thread (swine!).
And it is a lot more straightforward than you think. You can always rely on YouTube if you get completely stuck, although I found myself using it less and less at the build progressed.
I suppose it's nice to know that only I can be the architect of my own demise.Out all day and I find a finished bike
Great work man , one cracking bike you’ve put together.
I salute you sir
Enjoy the ride but just remember if the wheel come’s off don’t be going off on one about just which numbly did that.
Thanks!
raleighnut
Legendary Member
- Location
- One of the 'Elite'
The headset probably just needs adjusting.
HobbesOnTour
Guru
- Location
- España
Well done, Serge,
For a first build loose gears and steering is an excellent result!
A bit of tweaking and all should be good.
I hope you've many happy tours on that machine.
I'm sure this thread will be an inspiration for many people...... and for bike shops to start selling Carlsberg & cigars!
Happy Riding!
For a first build loose gears and steering is an excellent result!
A bit of tweaking and all should be good.
I hope you've many happy tours on that machine.
I'm sure this thread will be an inspiration for many people...... and for bike shops to start selling Carlsberg & cigars!
Happy Riding!
HobbesOnTour
Guru
- Location
- España
Alcohol and tobacco should be the first purchase for any budding bike builder. And maybe crisps.Well done, Serge,
For a first build loose gears and steering is an excellent result!
A bit of tweaking and all should be good.
I hope you've many happy tours on that machine.
I'm sure this thread will be an inspiration for many people...... and for bike shops to start selling Carlsberg & cigars!
Happy Riding!
