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hello,

I have no clue about fitting bb's and getting the chainline right and spacing and all that stuff because i've never had a fixed gear bike yet, and i havn't been involved in the building of one, and i dont have the tools, so i guess i'm asking whether you think i'll have the same problem as you guys experienced? seen as i have a miche bb and a miche advanced crank set, plus english threaded frame, and a set of soma track hubs... i guess it's all in the hub size right? anyway, I've still got my BB in mint condition and can still take it back to the shop, so guess i was just worrying... and fishing for tips/reassurance...

what was the conclusion/solution? in beginners language?

that's a beauty.

whoops, sorry, went out so missed the follow up...

I have a headset, shimano one, a set of cranks, peddles, a set of handlebars and stem, a front brake, a brake lever(bit worried it's the wrong type though). two wheels(back one not tensioned entirely), two tires, two inner tubes, no cog or chain. a frame and some forks, but the forks have a too long post which hasn't got a long enough thread, so i need a thread cutter and a hacksaw...

bet you wont read this in time... before everyones already there... I'm gonna take the tube with all this stufff. it would kill me to cycle with it from clapton to clapham...

ok, I have a Miche BB and a Viscount frame. That's all i have. I have no clue. I am floundering in deep water without a paddle. I am at people's mercy. I guess i need grease... sorry to be so pathetic.

I could just come down and borrow the tool if that would be less hassle...

thanks so much
beth

nope, pretty un-kitted out... but could pick some up on the way...

cool... this is exciting. I'll bring my frame, bb and cranks to fit onto them.... anything else people could help me with? I've got a whole bike to put together so there are plenty of things to choose from, if helping me build my bike during a barbie is up peoples alley that is...

nothing!

ok cool, sorry to hassle you... It's very nice, and out of my price range...

it's a Miche bb...

got dammit saying he'll be able to lend me a bb tool at the bbq tomorrow, do you reckon i should bring the frame and bb and cranks and get people to help? or do you think this is a strictly food only occasion?

ok cool, I'll deffo make it down... do you think there's any mileage in me bringing the frame and bb and getting people to help? or will people be more interested in beer...?

how much?

yeah, that'd be great obv. Are you around tomorrow anywhere?

blimey.

I'm heading down the old blue last in a minute for the Skill Wizard night... might be right up BRM/RPM's (cant remember which one of you is the metaller ?)ally due to general heavy bands, 3 of them, for FREE. highly recommend it.

Thoughts on Oneida? Been downloading some of their tracks, really like the stoner/long repetitive stuff, but not so much the electronic/erratic stuff, so does anyone have a favourite album by them and why?

hey man, I've got a Black B17:

but was thinking i might go for a brown one instead... Whatcha reckon for a swap/beer and swap? I know you don't want one for this build, but maybe you have a use for a black one elsewhere??

Yeah man, I did feel sorry for the Feild Day festival people today. Last thing anyone wanted to do is stand around in the rain in victoria park watching bands getting soaked and needing a piss.

ps, not sure I like the whole STD nickname business...

yeah, Gizmond... He's up for helping me next week... Guess, I was hoping to do it tommorrow on a day off, instead of after work coz i finnish around 7.30-8pm, which doesnt really give much time for extra curricular shit

that's cool, I can wait, what a lovely thing to do, it's very generous. I'd be up for just going and watching people fix things, I feel i haven't got enough hands on experience yet...

if anyone else is doing a Sunday morning tool-y thing please give me a shout, I need to fit a head-set, and a Miche bb and crank set... and basically put the whole thing together...peddles, brakes, chain, cog... everything. I'll pay good beer/homemade cake...

this is very exciting if it is on tomorrow... Does anyone know whether it is/where it is?

VanUden
Van Damage
Van BRM
Van soggy_again
Van fiddy in sidi
Van pajamas (arriving on llamas)
Van soaked_com - just been out for a slippy spin, damn it's wet

whoop! couldn't resist the opportunity for the two van prefix-ers to sit side by side, glad you've all joined in.

paws:

VanUden
Van Damage

VD (your choice of initals, not mine..) - are you genuinely struggling for the names? They was some pints you was drinkin..

you got your bike rolling yet?

yeah man, terrible with names, and especially more so when i'm hung over like yesterday. god it was painful...

no. Bike not up and running yet.:-( Need someone with a Miche BB tool, and help to fit the headset... was hoping sunday tool-y day might be the day... Things getting desperate coz regular brown smear's tires have perrished beyond repair... Picked my wheels up yesterday though, and they are things of beauty!