Trebz
Active Member
Hi all
A little update.
The bike is now at the first mock up stage. I have had to cut back on the spending a little but so far have bought the following:
Wheels - Weinmann rims with Quando quick release hubs and 16 tooth single speed freewheel.
Riser handle bars
Kalloy bar stem
Kalloy seat post
Stronglight 46 tooth chainset (Looks like it's made from old bean cans, very badly put together)
Weinmann T500 brake calipers
Steel headset
Shimano sealed bottom bracket
Brake cables, inners and outers
Rim tape
Chain
Inner tubes
(I think that's everything)
The Dia Compe 3 brake lever was already in my parts bin, saved from my old mountain bike from the 90,s hehe.
Tyres taken from the original bike. In great condition.
Money spent so far:
£60 for the full bike
£127 for new parts
Less £30 as I sold the original brake calipers and levers
Total: £157
I have done the best i can with the chain, still not tight enough, i'll have to drill out the freewheel side dropout to match the other side, i'll then get the adjustment I need to have the chain tension correct.
When all that is done i'll be having the frame and fork powder coated in black or a nice candy red.
Mock up pictures below.
A little update.
The bike is now at the first mock up stage. I have had to cut back on the spending a little but so far have bought the following:
Wheels - Weinmann rims with Quando quick release hubs and 16 tooth single speed freewheel.
Riser handle bars
Kalloy bar stem
Kalloy seat post
Stronglight 46 tooth chainset (Looks like it's made from old bean cans, very badly put together)
Weinmann T500 brake calipers
Steel headset
Shimano sealed bottom bracket
Brake cables, inners and outers
Rim tape
Chain
Inner tubes
(I think that's everything)
The Dia Compe 3 brake lever was already in my parts bin, saved from my old mountain bike from the 90,s hehe.
Tyres taken from the original bike. In great condition.
Money spent so far:
£60 for the full bike
£127 for new parts
Less £30 as I sold the original brake calipers and levers
Total: £157
I have done the best i can with the chain, still not tight enough, i'll have to drill out the freewheel side dropout to match the other side, i'll then get the adjustment I need to have the chain tension correct.
When all that is done i'll be having the frame and fork powder coated in black or a nice candy red.
Mock up pictures below.