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I'm hoping to build some wheels up myself when this postal malarkey is over and I can get hold of the bits I need.

In the meantime, I need your opinion on spoke lacing.
I was thinking of going crows foot on rear and radial on front (both hubs 36h).

There are some samples here.
Check out the 3leading 3trailing, it looks great but I don't reckon it'll be strong enough.

What do you think?

rideordie This is my bike. An Old Raleigh that ive converted for my first fix. Rides ok i think.

I really do like the retro chainset .
It looks so right on this bike.

glow

That's one mutha of a chain round his waist!

dogsballs eeek eek nerd speak :p

lol

Sorry, there's no easy way to do this. It's gotta work for anyone.

BTW, There's no guarantee, and no liability on my belhalf if you mess things up by using it. It only works on Windoze.

That said, it does nothing permanent WHATSOEVER on your PC. When it's gone, it's gone.

Hi Guys,

I feel your pain, so I created this just for you.
Here's my quick fix (pardon the pun)....

Download the file from http://www.byteflex.com/downloads/url-ip.exe
Right click on the link and select "save link as" or whatever.

For those that have downloads on ".exe" files blocked, try downloading the alternative:
http://www.byteflex.com/downloads/url-ip.kit
then rename the file to "url-ip.exe".

Run the program and enter 4 things:
Site URL: http://www.londonfgss.com
IP Address: http://67.19.83.27
Proxy Host and Proxy Port are specific to your firewall, you may find these in your browser settings.

When The application starts, it acts like a proxy itself, except it changes incoming data that contains the IP address to the URL and outgoing data containing the URL is changed to the IP address.

Last thing you need to do is change the proxy server settings in your browser to host=127.0.0.1 and port=8987.

This will slow down page access slightly, so you may not want to use it all the time, but other sites will load equally well with it switched on. It's a bit rough around the edges and you can't yet save the settings permanently but at least it should work just now (this post was written with it switched on)

Happy surfing.

DaveShannon

What is the project?

Just some old Carlton frame. It's got neat lugs but otherwise shabby.
Got problems with 26tpi thread in BB just now (plus can't get the drive-side cup out).

Biggest problem is Mr. Postie's on strike. :(
Can't get my hands on shiny hubs to try my hand at wheel building - the aim is to build the machine myself on a frugal budget.

Worst bit is, our post comes through Liverpool so probably not see anything for several months - Scouse postal workers are a liability.

...Saying that, my 18 miler has a sting in its tail on the return leg.
I am quite happy with 42:15 and 26inch wheels.

Looking forward to finishing the "project", so I can try fixed for the first time :D

DaveShannon ...Certainly no big issue with the uphills in that gear. Might try it again on a return trip with 42:16. ...

If you''re okay with 42:15 try it with 42:14, see if you can still make the hills.
See it as a challenge not to change gear (it gets easier) but don't wreck your knees in the process. Change to a lower gear if you need to while still experimenting, you'll find something that suits.

What if the wind is stronger, will you manage a headwind uphill in the same gear?

kipsy Plural 'bikes' RPM? thats another big No, no. I've started lying about the number of bikes in my garage ....

Yeah, just had a similar conv. at work the other day, one guy was until recently and avid "cyclo-commuter" and even his response was "Why do you need another bike?"

He seemed to accept that it was as valid (although I secretly think, more so) as needing another new PC/coffee grinder/DVD ... etc.

Why is that? How can a cyclist not feel the urge to gather about him/herself a vast collection of different cycles, all special in their own way?
Are some of us just more obsessed than others, or are some folksmissing the part of their brain that says "collect more..collect more..collect more"?

Thanks guys, I'll check it out.

OCD Beware of bagjack i had one to prevent scratching. I took it off the other day to find that the top tube 'protector' had taken all the gloss of my top tube and left it looking very dull indeed! So much for protection!!!

In our climate (i.e. wet), all that dirt off the road is gonna get under the pad sooner or later and grind into your shiny frame.
I guess some electricians tape round the bar first would stop the scuffing.

Come on Sano, find me da URL!

Sano (Samsonite) Helpful, aren't I?

So helpful it hurts ;)

What a great idea for a website/app...
Drag & drop parts and colours onto a bare frame to visualise your next project - fantastic!

You could choose from different wheel/seat/bar/crankset styles, even have some sample styles already made up.
Anyone know if this exists already?

Or, am I too much of a geek today?

Just thought...

Is the thread a larger diameter than the rest of the steerer tube?
If so, you won't be able to increase the depth of the thread.

You need to get a 1" 24tpi die (or whatever size it is).
It must be possible to get hold of them, because how else do frame builders thread the steerer?

I doubt they turn a thread on (using a lathe) before assembling the steerer to the rest of the fork.

scott not scot this isn't the website LPG....it's just a flyer....
i'm asking nothing,people come to me when they want a bag,and when the website is up and running,they will be able to see exactly how much bag that £160 will get them....and should they choose to compare features and prices with other companies,they will see just what good value they are.
My bags won't just be bought by the highly paid,they will be used day in and day out by cycle couriers,commuters,anybody who needs a great quality bag that will last them a long time and allow them to carry everything they need to as comfortably as possible.
there may well be cheaper bags of the same size out there,but they won't have the strength,features,and quality materials found in an Archie's Grobag.
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Sounds like a your outlook on life, rather than a marketing statement.

• Like the attitude scott.
  

Brilliant, firm stools indeed!

TheBrick(Tommy) ... adjust your sack height, and get a steam with the correct rise and length...

I think we could have a whole new thread on this, Tommy!

;-)

I use this technique when tightening mine (ahem, headset that is!):

Tighten up until it feels tight (obviously not overtightening and wrecking the bearings/cups), back it off a little.
Hold front brake on and rock bike back and forth (be gentle) with hand around top cup and top of head tube.

Just keep tightening gently until you can feel no play when rocking back and forth.
If you think you may have over-tightened, back it off and start again.

This has seen me well on my MTB which is over 10 years old, never had to replace the headset.
Bike has done 1000's of miles on and off road.

(I also use this technique on car bearings after changing brake shoes, so be warned - never buy a car off me!)

dogsballs just noticed, but they are very low water bottle bosses aren't they?!

For use with a very tall bottle!

Don't use angle grinders peeps.

Angle grinders are nasty at upsetting the temper of your frame, especially when removing B-I-G LUMPS of metal.
Use a hacksaw and file every time you can, it takes longer but generates much less heat.

andrewleitch86 I like to pass on the right but it's quite scary when cars are going the other way. I've seen a few of the cyclist ahead boxes or whatever they're called with a lane down the middle between the two traffic lanes.

I often sail down the middle of two lines of stationary cars/buses/vans/etc.. (which puts a big grin on my face as I think how trapped they look) but occasionally catch myself thinking "what if...some pedestrian was to dodge out from in front of one of those vans, some guy just on his way home from work taking a shortcut".

That scares me, it would make enough of a mess just 1 bike + two people. I usually slow down after that, until the next set of lights.

If you thought about the dangers all the time, you'd never get on two wheels at all.

Thank fsck for adrenaline, kkeps me coming back every time!

Sheldon Brown has some info on this... http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html

I once bought a big mop that fits over a sanding disk drill attachment. My plan was to polish some discoloured car bodywork, but it was next to useless - the polish just sprayed everywhere.

If the wheels are ancient and discouloured, have you thought of using rubbing compound or T-cut (less abrasive)?
A couple of weeks ago I tidied up some old UPVC window frames with rubbing compund, they now look like new.

Nothing works as weel as the old elbow grease ;-)