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Could anyone recomment any good "cheap" pedals that are compatable with double toe straps?

My current cranks are dying. Wobbling!!!!! Not good.

As a replacement im looking at these

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b0s109p3051

seem to be just like Sugino xd cranks. Should work nicely SS/Fixed or running a double is I decide to mess about with putting some gears on for touring. Ive got a couple of 110 bcd chain rings kicking about so hopefully one of them works.

Any thoughts welcome.

That one in Aus is the same as the one I linked. The pista ones aren't legit either? Looks like a different chain ring sticker they usually say something else don't they?

So I was looking on ebay earlier to try and find some bargain bucket cranks for my bike to keep it rolling to get to work and replace my Sugino RD2's

Came across these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Crankset-46T-Fixed-Gear-ROAD-Crank-Fixie-Single-Speed-fit-chain-1-8/131212901140?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D7942316519364750884%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D20140122125356%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D201106410834&rt=nc

and

these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281353474866?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

They are too cheap. Are they knock offs and not to be trusted???

For the moment it will kick the chainline out of whack I believe. But once ive got a new rear hub I might look into this.

I dont think an external bb will work on this bike?

Bunch of parts ordered last night to get this bike running as my bombproof fixed commuter until I can get some disc hubs for it.

So far totalling out at only £70 on parts. Thrifty.

FSA Pig head set
103mm Stronglight BB
Brev Robusto forks. Looked solid and £20!!!! http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/frames-forks-c6/rigid-forks-c51/brev-m-robusto-700c-rigid-fork-p2628

Also bought some new clips and some double straps.

Might invest in some new pedals and a seat soon too.

On the scout of a single left side 165 crank arm or a bargian bucket crank and a front brake caliper.

Anyone got anything going cheap ? :)

Cant wait for these parts to arrive and get this wagon rolling finally.

I think your best bet of building this impossible dream is a custom frame and fork built to spec otherwise I can see it working without comprimise.

Can anyone age my Olmo Frame and Forks?

I want to try and restore her back to her former glory as its rusting to death.
By the paint scheme i'm assuming 80's but that's all I can gather from it really.
HELP ME PLEASE

The front wheel makes me think of this I know but the rest of the bike could be a decent ride.

ok dont :)

Pm me.

My buddy is selling this bike he bought a couple of years ago he's not a cyclist and has hardly used it so wants to sell it.

He wants £150 for it.

I said I'd post it on here for him.
I think he was going for some kind of HHSB that went wrong. Anyway back to it.

SPEC:

Unknown Frame and Fork 54cm
Rear Miche Pistard wheel - track cog
Front Wheel - Faux mega spok.
Crank - Drive Line - (Looks just like a Sugino messenger rebranded perhaps?)
Seat - Shadow conspiracy seat
Gator skin tyres front and rear
Bars- Tioga Risers
Red line grips
First headset

I like how you can see bike racks across the street.

Have you tried an inverse shim?

ha!

Friend of mine is selling this. He has no idea what it is. Can anyone tell me what frame this is.

The front wheel makes me want to do a sick!!

More interested in how you managed to set up a dynamo to charge your phone?

Too big for me sadly or I'd probably have taken it off your hands because I couldn't see a reason not to.
and I like bikes with yellow on them.

Awesome info thanks for the top tips.

Did you just pay for the ferry on arrival or book them before setting off from home?

Front brake have pads?

Ive got a bike to build up in the next few weeks and wont be able to get to London where ive left my actual tool kit.

So this will be a good stop gap. I wouldnt expect much from them.

Its like my allen keys i bought from the £1 shop. Do the job but wont last more than 6 months. Then again I am surprised they've lasted that long.

The tool kit looks alright though. Hope they stock that in my store. Would do me until i can buy something better.

Ok people I was wondering if anyone would be able to assist me in finding out more about my Olmo frame. All it says on the Toptube is Racing so I can only assume that is what it is.

Id like to be able to age it at least. Google searches do not turn up a lot of into. But the paint scheme must be a give away for anyone in the know.

I plan on restoring it to its former glory as its taken a beating over the last few years being passed between me and my mates as a stolen bike emergency replacement frame. Ive just got a new frame so all the parts are coming off. I think it needs some TLC.

only got one pic on this computer but I can take more later.

Cheers

Once ive got my new steed up and running I intend to go on a short tour.

Southend, Harwich, Hook of Hollend. Head South down the coast , Calais, London, Southend.

Thinking of making it a cheap as possible. Famous last words.

Anyone got anytips on booking the cheapest ferry crossings?

And any good hostels/campsites along the way?

£350 seems very steep for a bike like this.

Frame and Forks look like they are from a supermarket £99 mtb.