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Fully stripped! Got the whole frame fully stripped down and checked over, Nice straight frame and no dents! Purrrfect.
First load of parts are getting ordered end of this week so shall start to see some real progress, going to be rolling it ratty for a little while then its getting shot blasted and powdercoated.
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Size? t-shirt SOLD!
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I'm currently building a bike for my missus!
She keeps saying she wants to come on rides with me, also neither of us drive and both live within cycling distance to work/uni. So I figured it wouldn't hurt to build her one, especially with her birthday coming up in August.
So I bought this frame and I'm building it completely in secret, if I can keep it secret!
I got her playing on this without making it obvious I was upto something, so now I know what direction to go in with the bike :)
http://www.pedalmafia.com/mafid/mafia_id.html
and here's the project thread...
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Really nice, working on a conversion myself as a side project and looking at ones this beautiful gets me excited!
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Good job! Nice to see others building bikes for the better half haha!
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By the way, the 110mm BB recommendation was for single speed. For a double, just measure the existing one.
Cheers for clarifying :) It's going to be single anyway so that's grand!
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This is a beautiful bike! Really like it with the risers, the more I look at Lo Pro's the more I want one!
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Managed to get the crank arms off!
Thanks for the help with bottom brackets too! :)
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Okay so I got the left side crank arm off, they had 2 nuts in which needed removing first, but whilst loosening the left side, the extractor snapped! Damn old bikes! Got the left side of the bottom bracket out too. Any idea how to get the right side off without extractor? Ive got the nut off both sides.
Also does anybody happen to know what size replacement bottom bracket I would need, converting it to fixed. Or a way of measuring it?
Sorry for the n00b questions!
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Picked up a bargain bike that is going to be my project for the missus as she's after a bike! The bike is a 1970's Coventry Eagle, wondering if anybody could help on what year it may be? Got the bike from snottyotter off the forum.
Anyway the bike is going to be as a birthday present for her in August so its going to be a slow and steady build but there's plenty to do! So trying to build this in secret shall be fun!
This is the photo taken before I collected it, got it home and wasted no time in stripping and seeing whats salvageable etc...
I'm having trouble getting the crankarms off using my removal tool, wont thread on. So I'm assuming its different with older frames? I'm only used to bmx and newer frames! Never worked with a vintage!
Plans are to build it up with lots of chrome goodies and get it powdercoated ones I've managed to find out what colour I should go for!
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This project is going to be on hold for a little while I work on a project for my girlfriend. Although I have purchased a new headset and its now running 1000x smoother!
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Few pairs of trainers and other bits for sale..
All prices include postage as I'm located in Manchester
Supra Skytop Muska 001 Size UK 8
Grey Suede, Worn a max of 10 times, great condition. £SOLD
No original box.
Supra Bandit Size UK 8.5
Brown Suede, Hardly worn, great condition. £40
No original box.
Converse All Star Chuck Taylor Remix Size UK 8
Navy, Brand new, Never worn. £25
Stussy Flannel Shirt Size Small
Worn twice. £35
Size? Pin Up T-Shirt Size Medium
Never Worn, Brand new with tags. £SOLD
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I'm after a cheap and cheerful bike or frame, needs to be on the small side 50-54cm, condition isnt too much of an issue, as long as the frame isn't bent, and its cheap!
If anyone has anything give me a shout :)
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Chap on a black Dolan Pre Cursa rolling through Bolton train station, got on the Manchester train.
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Took a link out the chain this morning to slam the rear wheel as much as possible, 1 link is all I could get out of it! Also took the headset apart and gave it a good grease up and gave it a general service ready for a big ride tomorrow!
I'm gonna wait till the rear tyre needs replacing till I get a matching set of tyres too.
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chains fine although it does appear slack on the most recent photo!
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Just fit indeed, and that's the smallest size, such a short arse.
The writing on the forks do look really bright in this picture, sunshine finally came to Manchester. Its a shame they aren't full carbon though!
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Mike burrows carbon seatpost purchased and fitted, photo also shows the same chunky stem sprayed black, looking for a new stem due to the crack now though!
Next on the list is to replace the headset, then I think that's going to be pretty much it to see me through summer!
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I'm loving the NATO green.
Thanks :)
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Someone's already put this in Anti-Porn right?
I hope not, that sure would hurt my feelings...
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Given how little seat post is shown and the fact you need to lowered it a tad, it be interesting to see how you can fit the aero seat post in.
Who said I need to lower it a tad? I've purchased an aero post and its the smallest Mike Burrows size they do so it shall fit in fine!
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Just had a little clear out in the parts bin, some unwanted stuff! I'm based in Manchester so unless your in Manchester everything is £5 EACH + POSTAGE!
Unknown Crankset, Reasonable condition, 50T outer ring, 38T inner ring.
Unknown Quill Stem, Good condition, little polish and it will come up nice!
Drop bars, good condition just need a clean and polish.
Flat bars, brand new!
Odyssey Pedals, White? Good condition just need a clean up!
x3 Saddles, All reasonable condition.
All these parts would be ideal for a beater/polo bike!
Cheap as chips! Inbox if your interested in anything and I can get a postage price!