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Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 19th October 2012
Replies: 46
Views: 16,268
Posted By Hovis Brown
whatever is more comfortable for you. if you're...

whatever is more comfortable for you. if you're going with flat bars or bullhorns, brake levers on the top of the bars is the way forward.
Forum: Components, clothing and miscellany 21st February 2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By Hovis Brown
you have PM

you have PM
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 21st November 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By Hovis Brown
Bollocks. just realised that was a Suntour lever....

Bollocks. just realised that was a Suntour lever. try this one instead: http://whatapalaver.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Gear-Shifter-Parts.jpg. Not quite as illustrated.
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 21st November 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By Hovis Brown
heya Skully not sure if this will help, but...

heya Skully

not sure if this will help, but this image: http://www.ventoux.com/suntour_ld1500.gif gives you an exploded view of the shifters. my guess is that one of the washers is doomed.
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 30th August 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By Hovis Brown
Depending on the maker of the bike, that could be...

Depending on the maker of the bike, that could be the serial number. First two digits possible year, second two digits, number of bike made that year.
Forum: Wanted 25th July 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 192
Posted By Hovis Brown
Excellent. let me know if you need anything else.

Excellent. let me know if you need anything else.
Forum: Wanted 25th July 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 192
Posted By Hovis Brown
You should have an email from me. Let me know if...

You should have an email from me. Let me know if it arrives alright.
Forum: Components, clothing and miscellany 2nd June 2011
Replies: 4
Views: 300
Posted By Hovis Brown
Gah. should be a good gig, but already have...

Gah. should be a good gig, but already have plans!

dag nabbit.
Forum: Components, clothing and miscellany 18th May 2011
Replies: 1
Views: 283
Posted By Hovis Brown
Dibs. PM sent.

Dibs. PM sent.
Forum: Complete bikes and frame & forks 18th May 2011
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By Hovis Brown
does it include anything else aside from the...

does it include anything else aside from the headset?

lovely detailing on the frame.
Forum: Wanted 6th February 2011
Replies: 0
Views: 142
Posted By Hovis Brown
OT: Canon Speedlite

As there are quite a few photographers on here, am seeing if anyone is willing to sell their Canon Speedlite?

Ideally looking for a 430ex2 or 580ex2.

Many thanks.
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 22nd January 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1,462
Posted By Hovis Brown
Are you asking about the width of the steerer...

Are you asking about the width of the steerer tube or the length of the fork? do you have a bike that you're already comfortable with to compare the length or is this your first build? did the bike...
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 8th December 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 434
Posted By Hovis Brown
was the puller threaded in all the way? i once...

was the puller threaded in all the way? i once screwed the puller in as far as it went, having left my brain somewhere in the flat, and didn't realise that the spindle part was still protruding a...
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 8th December 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By Hovis Brown
what did you make yours from? sorry for all the...

what did you make yours from? sorry for all the questions. i find DIY bicycle solutions very interesting.
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 8th December 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By Hovis Brown
wow. pretty amazing, i have to say. where did...

wow. pretty amazing, i have to say. where did you get them made?
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 8th December 2010
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By Hovis Brown
a lot of the answers to your questions are...

a lot of the answers to your questions are floating around the site, so make sure that you have a look through.

to answer your question:

the difference between Italian and British BB is the...
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 8th December 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By Hovis Brown
i'd love to see a photo the solid ally cleats.

i'd love to see a photo the solid ally cleats.
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 8th December 2010
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By Hovis Brown
is the bike geared or fixed? also, are the...

is the bike geared or fixed? also, are the dropouts track, horizontal or vertical?

perhaps your frame's spacing is different to the wheel you just purchased?

can you take a photo of the rear...
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 5th December 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 800
Posted By Hovis Brown
not stupid questions at all. we all start...

not stupid questions at all. we all start somewhere.

i'd go with the manufacturer's measurements. everything i've come across has had an ERD of 602, so i say go with that.

one of the first...
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 5th December 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 800
Posted By Hovis Brown
292 or 294 will work. just keep it consistent...

292 or 294 will work. just keep it consistent because truing the wheel will be easier if you don't mix and match spoke lengths.

also remember that if you've got a flip-flop, you won't need to...
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 5th December 2010
Replies: 6
Views: 1,214
Posted By Hovis Brown
i haven't heard of anyone cold-setting a frame to...

i haven't heard of anyone cold-setting a frame to a 135mm hub from a 126mm, but a friend got his bike cold-set at London Fields Cycles to 120, so they could be your best bet.

have you checked...
Forum: Wanted 5th December 2010
Replies: 61
Views: 2,269
Posted By Hovis Brown
Joe: i have an old Raleigh Burner in my office in...

Joe: i have an old Raleigh Burner in my office in Clerkenwell you're welcome to. the rear wheel is flat, but i think that's about it. PM me if you need it...
Forum: Components, clothing and miscellany 4th December 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 603
Posted By Hovis Brown
you have a PM...

you have a PM...
Forum: Mechanics & Fixin' 4th December 2010
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By Hovis Brown
not sure if these are what you're looking for,...

not sure if these are what you're looking for, but may be of use?

http://www.dromarti.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=18
Forum: Miscellaneous & Meaningless 2nd December 2010
Replies: 388
Views: 9,426
Posted By Hovis Brown
excellent idea and sentiment! too bad i'm not on...

excellent idea and sentiment! too bad i'm not on facebook. :(
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