DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
@Drzdave58 - do you do requests? 
What Have You Fettled Today?
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Drzdave58
Über Member
I would consider it but I live in Canada so shipping to UK would be pricey.@Drzdave58 - do you do requests?
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Freiburg im Breisgau
Very nice. How did you make the stamp?
Drzdave58
Über Member
I did it by hand with basic tools. Rather time consuming but fortunately I have lots of time on my hands.😊
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
Changed the rear gear inner cable as gear change had got a bit iffy.Not sure if it was actually the cable.The ferrule on the outer where the outer enters the rear mech he’d a split in it.All OK ✅ now
- Location
- Inside my skull
Chain needs oiling next time out. I dare not do it on patio as it inevitably ends up being traipsed into house. So will do it mid ride. Possibly tomorrow as forecast looks sunny.
After seeing @fossyant Ribble 653 build thread, I really liked the Chorus lookalikee seat post From SJS. The original post on my Raleigh Ti rep was scratched to buggery by the previous owner, so although 50g heavier, this is the perfect replacement.
Before fitting I used a Dremmel with a sanding attachment and got rid of all the sharp edges around the top of seat tube which you do seem to get with a steel frame.
Fitted it and adjusted the saddle. For £16 delivered I'm chuffed to bits with it.
Before fitting I used a Dremmel with a sanding attachment and got rid of all the sharp edges around the top of seat tube which you do seem to get with a steel frame.
Fitted it and adjusted the saddle. For £16 delivered I'm chuffed to bits with it.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Looks the part. Yes it's slightly heavier, it was mentioned in the reviews, as the tube is quite chunky, but it's ideal for a retro rebuild.
I do like SJS for 'stuff'.
Started using them when I wanted a replacement Dura Ace 'cartridge' headset. Must have been 15 years ago. Another supplier said they 'had one in' but they lied, so phoned SJS, they said 'hmm we are supposed to have it, we'll check'. Phoned me back, 'we can get you one direct from Madison', and hey presto it turned up.
Tom B
Guru
- Location
- Lancashire
Fitted some Noah and Theo pads a few days ago. Normally use OEM shimano but they keep shedding the material.
The spring with the n&t pads is considerably more butch and isn't as tightly folded and kept pushing my pistons back giving excess lever travel. So I've stripped them off again and whacked it with a hammer. Made me feel better, I'll see if it's better later. If it I've got some shimano springs kicking around.
The spring with the n&t pads is considerably more butch and isn't as tightly folded and kept pushing my pistons back giving excess lever travel. So I've stripped them off again and whacked it with a hammer. Made me feel better, I'll see if it's better later. If it I've got some shimano springs kicking around.
As it looks as if I’ll be based from home for while now I decided to relocate from the kitchen table to our bedroom.
I dismantled two sets of IKEA drawers to make room, relocated all the clothes into storage boxes into our built in wardrobes, built up a new desk and this is the result!
I dismantled two sets of IKEA drawers to make room, relocated all the clothes into storage boxes into our built in wardrobes, built up a new desk and this is the result!
bikingdad90
Guru
No, its a full size desk just narrow
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Looks an uncomfortable chair as well
With a cushion on the base it’s pretty good, makes you sit upright.
