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1. Evidence here suggests higher scores for those who are parents.
   

+1 most routes up to Hampstead
Also some streets around Pepys Road in sarf London.

Caledonian Rd is really not that bad.

RPM denim has no place in the wardrobe of a cyclist.

Correct - jeans should be kept on the floor in a pile. By the time they reach the bottom of the pile they should be good to wear again.

+1 source direct only I think.

I recall reading that the black dust that coats everything on the tube is comprised about 80% dead skin cells - makes you want to get out onto the road and into the fresh diesel particulates.

Riding some form of Langster no doubt... probably with only a front brake... tchh.... what craaazzeee boys they are!

TheBrick(Tommy) what ever you do don't take an angle grinder to an of the braze ons.

+1

28H should be fine for city use provided you don't go jumping up and down pavements or the like. As above a nice solid rim will help, as will building them 3x.
With regard to the bearings, you will need to learn how to clean them out and replace/repack them if you want them to go long term. Get yourself a couple of cone spanners for the job and take note of how the hub feels right now when it's NOS - that is what you will need to replicate. Over the winter you will probably want to swap out your old bearings for good quality replacements (Campy or similar) every six months or 2500 miles. Don't use cheap bearings - the size tolerances are tighter on good quality ones.
That is all.

Hammo I'd do as above to a chater lee template. Or do a bit of research and draw up your own. I think bikecult hold an archive, not currently up on the web for some reason but the link is http://www.bikecult.com/works/dropouts.html

ASK.com for it or google may help.

Chris

You can also get to see a snapshot of this page at archive.org, although it doesn't look as though it has been online for a couple of years.

The key for you is getting the right taper/length of BB axle - you need to get the stats of the BB that Sugino expect you to use with their cranks. The +/- 2mm on the Phil BBs will allow you to dial things in exactly only if you get it close with that first bit.

hmmm... google is your friend

http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/track_e.html

With the Phil BBs you do not need to face the shell - neither of the cups has a shoulder that bears against these - hence the +/- 2mm.

I think Phil Wood have most of their hub stats for wheelbuilding in the tech section of their website - I don't about White Industries. Otherwise try emailing them - also try contacting Velocity for your rim stats if they don't have them on their site.

If you aren't going to drill out your forks, then you need an old style bolt fitting brake such as http://tinyurl.com/2mmwx3. I think you can also pick something up in Condor. You need to match the drop of the brakes to your frame of course.
If you want to fit Allen key brakes but don't feel happy doing it yourself, then any frame builder should easily be able to make that modification for you - it's a two minute job once the brakes mudguards etc have been removed.

You can go for the Sovos from SJS, or something old school like 190163005383 on eBay - these old hubs pop up form time to time, but your main issue will be with getting a 40 hole rim.

If you want something perhaps with sealed bearings or a bit higher quality, Phil do a single sided hub at 110mm. I recall that Wil at Hubjub was predicting the price of these would be similar to the Phil double sided hub at 120mm. Otherwise you could get Royce to make you up one. Again it will be over £100, but factor in the cost of any frame shenanigans and suddenly it don't seem so expensive.

peejay78 (adopts patronising, fatherly tone)

good for you.

nice save.

A very generous assessment of the situation LOL

Sounds like you've tried to fit a rear brake on your front fork - the calipers usually have different length bolts for front and rear.

With this guy, you must report him to his company - if he's carved you up twice, who knows how many other times he has driven recklessly - they may even have other complaints already about him. If there are no indications on the bus, then you should complain directly to the school. I'm sure they would be concerned about the implications of him taking out one of their students.

As a response to your question on a more general level... I think more of those rising bollard things are the solution... EVERYWHERE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_Cw0QJU8ro

TheBrick(Tommy) Where is this pole?

If you follow the link to the blog page, it's the end item on the right hand side of the page. Spread the word!

And for those who don't yet know, consult the oracle:

http://sheldonbrown.com/asc.html

Basically its your all in one three fixed gears in a tin can hub transmission wotsit innit.

I don't know if anyone else responded to the link on Sheldon's site to email SunRace about a possible new version of the Sturmey Archer ASC hub, but if you did you might also have received the following email.

[cite]SunRace Sturmey Archer[/cite]Hello Everyone,

I would first like to thank everyone for their interest in our upcoming remake of the ASC. As we grow closer to production I will be posing questions on our blog http://www.sunrace-sturmeyarcher.blogspot.com regarding what you would like to see in the final production model.

The first question is regarding the acceptable amount of backlash in the hub. Meaning the amount of slack there is before engagement. The original was quite sloppy in this regard but we are interested in your opinion. The question is up now in the form of a poll and if you have a minute and could head over to the blog and add your 2 cents I would greatly appreciate it!

David Prosser
Sunrace Sturmey Archer
3212 Jefferson Street #409
Napa, CA 94558

http://www.sunrace.com
http://www.sturmey-archer.com

Sounds like they are giving it some serious consideration - fingers on buttons and cast your votes now!

No, definitely not!

pedfactor is it possible to remove lugs without buggering up a frame? if so, is there a recommended technique?

You will find your bike looks much better if you get rid of all those spoke thingys first.

stompy Did you at least try it fixed?

Doesn't sound like he had time....?

mr_tom Escalate: Bike-mounted mortar?

This I LIKE! Oh, the situations when I have wished for just such a thing.

300152867402 on fleabay otherwise your tight ass is going to have to trawl your LBS or car boot sales to save a couple of quid.

Item 260162181436 on fleabay ends in three days.