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Very kind offer, thanks. I'm also in N16 btw.
I agree, definitely worth the £5 as I'm going to Condor for paint anyway. I'll check if a housemate has a ratchet tool for that socket.
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I'm preparing to replace almost all parts on my Daccordi. I like the aesthetic of the Campagnolo 5-arm Ultra Torque chainset against steel tubes, and the black carbon should look great against the pearl paint and red decals.
Currently:
The plan at the moment:
- Strip all parts off (anyone need 8s Athena parts?)
- Repair paint chips and scratches with wire wool, Condor touch up paint, T-cut and finally Zymol wax
(If anyone knows a better process I'm all ears) - Rebuild existing red rims onto newer hubs
- Build bike with 10s carbon Campagnolo groupset
Parts in hand:
Campagnolo Chorus 10s Ultra Torque chainset, brakes, shifters, derailleurs, chain & cassette.
I'm not super happy about the corrosion on the 50t chainring. Should I leave it, wire wool it, or totally sand and polish it?Parts needed: (if you have any of these please holler at me)
- ITA thread Campagnolo Ultra Torque BBcups
- Romin saddle, black (friendly LFGSSer has reserved me one)
- 36h road hubs with Campagnolo freehub for 10s, currently leaning towards Miche but open to suggestions
- Campagnolo gear & brake cable set
- Fizik black bar tape
Tools needed (will offer beer if anyone in North London would be so kind as to lend out):
- 10mm allen key, loooong, to attach Ultra Torque cranks
- BB tool to remove my current FAG bottom bracket (plastic type)
Excited!
- Strip all parts off (anyone need 8s Athena parts?)
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Would definitely take the BRP t-shirt if you can post (will obviously add the £3-4).
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@sacredhart Thanks, where would I collect from?
@user53789 Thanks this very generous and I think it would definitely work. I am just trying to work out if/when one of us can get over to Ealing.
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Stolen from the street.
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My housemate have the front half of his bike stolen. I'm trying to get him back on the road again.
I have an old alu 700c wheel that might work, but might be too shagged... TBC.
We definitely need:
- Rigid 1 1/8" forks to fit a 700c wheel. V-brake mounts would be ideal, but I'll make anything work.
- Front brake to fit those forks
- Standard 1 1/8" headset (I can buy a cheap one new if needed)
We're in N16 but I can cycle around North London and collect things.
The bike currently looks like this:
- Rigid 1 1/8" forks to fit a 700c wheel. V-brake mounts would be ideal, but I'll make anything work.
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I think it's a great build. How does it ride?
For a nice shouty look you could go hot pink on saddle and bar tape. Good luck finding a hot pink saddle that you like, though...
I must also accept that this new build might be a bit too racey for the Wald basket. How does everyone on fancy bikes carry their stuff??
Am I right in thinking that a front rack (even a slender type) would look too clunky on this build?