London Fixed-gear and Single-speed

absurdbird · 19th February 2013

That's good to hear I was thinking of getting one instead of the Mafac on my town bike.

On the subject of barrel adjusters this is probably a good thread on which to ask; is there a barrel adjuster that will work with a Mafac front hanger or is there an available hanger with an adjuster. Needs to be chromed steel plate though not chunky ally -its for a classic build.

edscoble · 20th February 2013

I have broken two that felt spongy at first on two different bicycle, possibly my experience is an isolated one.

I'm quite pleased with my Shimano A520 pedals that I can now comfortably order the Ultegra level Shimano A600 which is only 10g heavier than the top end Dura Ace road pedals (286g for the pair);

Slight gunmetal colour should keep in theme with the frame and crankset.

Dan W · 20th February 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by absurdbird

That's good to hear I was thinking of getting one instead of the Mafac on my town bike.

On the subject of barrel adjusters this is probably a good thread on which to ask; is there a barrel adjuster that will work with a Mafac front hanger or is there an available hanger with an adjuster. Needs to be chromed steel plate though not chunky ally -its for a classic build.

This one?

I just got one for my build...It's really thin and wouldn't look like it would take anything threaded so can't imagine there is an adjuster - It's haerd enough to find a barrel that will sit in it securely

edscoble · 20th February 2013

I got one of these for spare since I got barrel adjuster on my brake levers;

absurdbird · 21st February 2013

^ ha. You just reminded me I've got one of those Dia Compe hangers in a parts box somewhere must go and rummage.
^^ that's pretty much what I have - came with the Mafac brakes I have. Did you find a ferrule that fits in the little slot/hole?
I might get an old barrel adjuster and see if I can grind it down and enlarge the hole to get it to work.

Dan W · 21st February 2013

I'm unsing nokin cables, that have a bulge and a slot oat one end that, with a tiny amount of drilling, fits and holds in the slot (I'm covering the cabling in heat shrink so less fussed about the modern look of them)

There was a guy from Israel on ebay selling the proper end ferrules for the Mafac, though I didn't get one (and can't find them now)

absurdbird · 21st February 2013

Ah *that* Israeli guy. I got some Mafac braze on mounts from him a few years ago when he was prototyping them I used to be on the same bike nerd forum as him.
Amir something or other. I'll check it out cheers.

absurdbird · 21st February 2013

I was thinking of using a brake noodle but still no adjustability. I'll try and find the dia Compe hanger -bit ugly though.

edscoble · 21st February 2013

Do you have aero or non-aero brake levers?

absurdbird · 21st February 2013

Neither.

Mafac inverse.

edscoble · 21st February 2013

In that case, why not put one of those on?

absurdbird · 21st February 2013

Where would that fit?
Levers look like this;
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RRTevH27Vw...vier-Mafac.jpg

Cables run inside the bars until the bend where they come out of a drilled hole.

moth · 21st February 2013

anywhere you care to cut the cable outer.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/jagwire-i...les-prod24781/

absurdbird · 21st February 2013

Didn't realise they were in-line jobs- they might be a really good solution. Thanks. If they're on a curved section of cable will they give the cable a bend rather than curve?
SJS also have a noodle with adjuster and a cable hanger (looks shit though)

edscoble · 26th February 2013

Ryan just made up the skinnier decals and ready to send the frame to Ricky Father's painter, gonna leave a dent in my wallet, will start selling frame.

upstart · 26th February 2013

Looking forward to seeing this

bmx_fred · 26th February 2013

does that mean your dream machine is for sale :P?

edscoble · 26th February 2013

My low pro frame, 1930 road frame, Dolan Precursa, and unfortunately the Bob Griffin will be.

I know it'll be worth it in the long term, I'm keeping the Lotus Excelle as the geometry is great despite being a mass produced American/Japanese bicycle.

spotter · 26th February 2013

low pro?

1000archangels · 26th February 2013

ed's got a low//, you didnt know?

Vesalius · 26th February 2013

On a side note, really didn't think this would be a thread you'd follow Marcin? ;)

Is there a randonneur in you yet?

edscoble · 26th February 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by spotter

low pro?

To be specific, a time trial bike with vertical dropout.

coldharbour · 26th February 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by edscoble

To be specific, a time trial bike with vertical dropout.

Only sort of drop-out that exists, I thought pedant scoble would be up on his terminology....

Vesalius · 26th February 2013

SHELDON SAYS NO

1000archangels · 26th February 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vesalius

On a side note, really didn't think this would be a thread you'd follow Marcin? ;)

Is there a randonneur in you yet?

ha, I like detailed frame work :)

at this stage, the most radonneur setup I go for is the sainsbury bag hanging off my risers

Vesalius · 27th February 2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1000archangels

at this stage, the most radonneur setup I go for is the sainsbury bag hanging off my risers

:')

coldharbour · 27th February 2013

Anything going sideways is referred to as frame ends in catalogues, but if Shelton said it....

edscoble · 27th February 2013

Like this?

Skully · 27th February 2013

@absurdbird...

I'm in the market for some kind of adjuster for a rear mafac on the Mercian mixte... I think it needs to be in line at the top of the cable end (top end of the toptubes)... perhaps you can help me figure it out some time?

coldharbour · 27th February 2013

Touché! If Peter and Sheldon say it, it must be true. The pedant strikes again...

absurdbird · 27th February 2013

I thought that 'end' was for front and track specifically but also English cycling nomenclature/slang for all wheel attaching points like block, mech etc.

edscoble · 27th February 2013

My thinking is more of describing the location of the part rather than the name of the part, i.e. rear end horizontal drop out.

coldharbour · 27th February 2013

But what about fork end? End of the blade?

edscoble · 27th February 2013

Fork end front drop out.

edscoble · 27th February 2013

And in catalogue if you're wondering...

edscoble · 4th March 2013

Connector-less hubs have arrived finally with a £11 custom charge (plus £8 handling fees)

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps740c0170.jpg

Velo Orange rims in 32h will arrived sometime next week, as well as a rear 105 hubs, because I can't get the Pacenti rims anytime soon due to the distributor no longer bringing more in, the VO should do for now till I can get the Pacenti with a Chris King rear hubs.

Good news for my girlfriend whom needed the old 650b rims that Ryan currently have.

hugo7 · 4th March 2013

How come you don't just roll on with the old pair for now?

edscoble · 4th March 2013

front is a 32h hubs, the old wheelset is 36h.

idea is to replace the g/f wheel with a 32h one and sell the 36h touring set (she's like 53kg).

absurdbird · 4th March 2013

Mmm Edelux.

I think I'm going to get myself an SP.

edscoble · 5th March 2013

Brilliant, the Pacenti PL23 can be brought, ordered a pair and should be here in two weeks.

Shaved off a nice 366g off the pair* from the Velo Orange, also tubeless ready too allowing even lower pressure.

*387g each.

absurdbird · 5th March 2013

UK supplier? They have 700 too?

edscoble · 5th March 2013

Yep, pricey thought, just riding along is their supplier.

absurdbird · 5th March 2013

Enve rims are a bargain though
http://www.justridingalong.com/wheel...-clincher.html

The worlds gone fucking mad!

Vesalius · 5th March 2013

I'm getting impatient here ed!

edscoble · 6th March 2013

It's being send off to be painted, which is killing me after remembering how long it took for Henry to get his frame painted.

Since this will be my everyday bike, selling my Genesis CdF which have been a hell of a bike, that'll be replaced with a Cannondale.

hugo7 · 6th March 2013

So what's your stable going to look like for 2013? I'm getting confused.

Oak 650B - for day to day
Cannondale ? - for road riding?
Dolan - for fixed
???
Profit

edscoble · 6th March 2013

Oak 650B - for day to day/audax/weekend ride/touring
Cannondale CAAD8 for road riding/weekend/ultralight touring.
Tokyo Fixed Dream Machine - Fixed version of the 650B.
Brooklyn Machine Work Gangsta - Fixed version of the Cannondale.

Don't have the Dolan, sold that too.

hugo7 · 6th March 2013

So daily 650B, road, and a fixed?

Sorry if I'm being nosey. I'm just currious as to what you've got at the moment.

I fear I'm going to have to downsize to just my road and one fixed (moving in with GF).

edscoble · 6th March 2013

Sold the MTB too, trying to get rid of everything, only got three more frame to go (and one for Vesalius that got a very short top tube).

upstart · 6th March 2013

What about the gangsta?

26th February 2013	#468
edscoble	My low pro frame, 1930 road frame, Dolan Precursa, and unfortunately the Bob Griffin will be. I know it'll be worth it in the long term, I'm keeping the Lotus Excelle as the geometry is great despite being a mass produced American/Japanese bicycle. Last edited by edscoble; 26th February 2013 at 17:53.
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27th February 2013	#482
edscoble	My thinking is more of describing the location of the part rather than the name of the part, i.e. rear end horizontal drop out. Last edited by edscoble; 27th February 2013 at 13:34.
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6th March 2013	#497
edscoble	Oak 650B - for day to day/audax/weekend ride/touring Cannondale CAAD8 for road riding/weekend/ultralight touring. Tokyo Fixed Dream Machine - Fixed version of the 650B. Brooklyn Machine Work Gangsta - Fixed version of the Cannondale. Don't have the Dolan, sold that too. Last edited by edscoble; 21st March 2013 at 14:25. Reason: edited after fellow T-Rexee Brother reminded me of the Gangsta
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19th February 2013	#451
absurdbird	That's good to hear I was thinking of getting one instead of the Mafac on my town bike. On the subject of barrel adjusters this is probably a good thread on which to ask; is there a barrel adjuster that will work with a Mafac front hanger or is there an available hanger with an adjuster. Needs to be chromed steel plate though not chunky ally -its for a classic build.
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20th February 2013	#452
edscoble	I have broken two that felt spongy at first on two different bicycle, possibly my experience is an isolated one. I'm quite pleased with my Shimano A520 pedals that I can now comfortably order the Ultegra level Shimano A600 which is only 10g heavier than the top end Dura Ace road pedals (286g for the pair); Slight gunmetal colour should keep in theme with the frame and crankset.
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20th February 2013	#454
edscoble	I got one of these for spare since I got barrel adjuster on my brake levers;
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21st February 2013	#455
absurdbird	^ ha. You just reminded me I've got one of those Dia Compe hangers in a parts box somewhere must go and rummage. ^^ that's pretty much what I have - came with the Mafac brakes I have. Did you find a ferrule that fits in the little slot/hole? I might get an old barrel adjuster and see if I can grind it down and enlarge the hole to get it to work.
	quote reply

21st February 2013	#456
Dan W	I'm unsing nokin cables, that have a bulge and a slot oat one end that, with a tiny amount of drilling, fits and holds in the slot (I'm covering the cabling in heat shrink so less fussed about the modern look of them) There was a guy from Israel on ebay selling the proper end ferrules for the Mafac, though I didn't get one (and can't find them now)
	quote reply

21st February 2013	#457
absurdbird	Ah that Israeli guy. I got some Mafac braze on mounts from him a few years ago when he was prototyping them I used to be on the same bike nerd forum as him. Amir something or other. I'll check it out cheers.
	quote reply

21st February 2013	#458
absurdbird	I was thinking of using a brake noodle but still no adjustability. I'll try and find the dia Compe hanger -bit ugly though.
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21st February 2013	#459
edscoble	Do you have aero or non-aero brake levers?
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21st February 2013	#460
absurdbird	Neither. Mafac inverse.
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21st February 2013	#461
edscoble	In that case, why not put one of those on?
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21st February 2013	#462
absurdbird	Where would that fit? Levers look like this; http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RRTevH27Vw...vier-Mafac.jpg Cables run inside the bars until the bend where they come out of a drilled hole.
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21st February 2013	#463
moth	anywhere you care to cut the cable outer. http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/jagwire-i...les-prod24781/
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21st February 2013	#464
absurdbird	Didn't realise they were in-line jobs- they might be a really good solution. Thanks. If they're on a curved section of cable will they give the cable a bend rather than curve? SJS also have a noodle with adjuster and a cable hanger (looks shit though)
	quote reply

26th February 2013	#465
edscoble	Ryan just made up the skinnier decals and ready to send the frame to Ricky Father's painter, gonna leave a dent in my wallet, will start selling frame.
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26th February 2013	#466
upstart	Looking forward to seeing this
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26th February 2013	#467
bmx_fred	does that mean your dream machine is for sale :P?
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26th February 2013	#470
1000archangels	ed's got a low//, you didnt know?
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26th February 2013	#471
Vesalius	On a side note, really didn't think this would be a thread you'd follow Marcin? ;) Is there a randonneur in you yet?
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26th February 2013	#474
Vesalius	SHELDON SAYS NO
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27th February 2013	#477
coldharbour	Anything going sideways is referred to as frame ends in catalogues, but if Shelton said it....
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27th February 2013	#479
Skully	@absurdbird... I'm in the market for some kind of adjuster for a rear mafac on the Mercian mixte... I think it needs to be in line at the top of the cable end (top end of the toptubes)... perhaps you can help me figure it out some time?
	quote reply

27th February 2013	#480
coldharbour	Touché! If Peter and Sheldon say it, it must be true. The pedant strikes again...
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27th February 2013	#481
absurdbird	I thought that 'end' was for front and track specifically but also English cycling nomenclature/slang for all wheel attaching points like block, mech etc.
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27th February 2013	#483
coldharbour	But what about fork end? End of the blade?
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27th February 2013	#484
edscoble	Fork end front drop out.
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27th February 2013	#485
edscoble	And in catalogue if you're wondering...
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4th March 2013	#486
edscoble	Connector-less hubs have arrived finally with a £11 custom charge (plus £8 handling fees) http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/h...ps740c0170.jpg Velo Orange rims in 32h will arrived sometime next week, as well as a rear 105 hubs, because I can't get the Pacenti rims anytime soon due to the distributor no longer bringing more in, the VO should do for now till I can get the Pacenti with a Chris King rear hubs. Good news for my girlfriend whom needed the old 650b rims that Ryan currently have.
	quote reply

4th March 2013	#487
hugo7	How come you don't just roll on with the old pair for now?
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4th March 2013	#488
edscoble	front is a 32h hubs, the old wheelset is 36h. idea is to replace the g/f wheel with a 32h one and sell the 36h touring set (she's like 53kg).
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4th March 2013	#489
absurdbird	Mmm Edelux. I think I'm going to get myself an SP.
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