Project 'A' - photos and questions!

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  • UnworthyPapaLazaru
    UnworthyPapaLazaru Posts: 422
    redvee wrote:
    Clicky headset aka indexed steering another Shimano improvement to cycling :lol::(

    Thats what it feels like!!

    Well, Ive attemped to fix it, and it didnt work so i guess I'll add it to the list for the LBS. Im a bit dissapointed as I wanted to do as much of this build as i possibly could, especcially the headset and BB as they are the parts most people would avoid. I was pissed off when I put it all back together and it was exactlly the same.
    Cannondale F500
    Peugeot Fixed Gear
    Specialized Hardrock
    Baordman Team Carbon
    Haro Freestyler Sport 1984
    Coming Soon...Canyon Nerve AM 7.0
  • robbarker
    robbarker Posts: 1,367
    There should be a threaded race, the one you adjust the bearing preload with, and one locknut that sits above it. Sounds like you may have it slightly too tight.
  • UnworthyPapaLazaru
    UnworthyPapaLazaru Posts: 422
    Cheers Rob. I'll maybe stick a picture up tonight if you dont mind having a look back.

    Cheers
    Cannondale F500
    Peugeot Fixed Gear
    Specialized Hardrock
    Baordman Team Carbon
    Haro Freestyler Sport 1984
    Coming Soon...Canyon Nerve AM 7.0
  • UnworthyPapaLazaru
    UnworthyPapaLazaru Posts: 422
    DSC01027.jpg
    Cannondale F500
    Peugeot Fixed Gear
    Specialized Hardrock
    Baordman Team Carbon
    Haro Freestyler Sport 1984
    Coming Soon...Canyon Nerve AM 7.0
  • UnworthyPapaLazaru
    UnworthyPapaLazaru Posts: 422
    This is now officially 'daein ma heid in'

    As I posted on LFGSS (ive also beeen there seeking help and advice). I have included photos just for you...

    Took the ol' Pug to the bike shop today. I was going to get the BB changed to bring in the chainset to get a decent chainline with my new wheels (On-One track wheels). I knew my chainline was a long way out. A quick measurement in the shop showed it to be 15mm! As it is, it would be impossible to bring my existing 52t chainset in towards the frame enough to get a chainline as it would hit against the stay. I was using the big ring from the old double that was on the bike when I got it. The BB on it just now does seem to be quite long, but I was wondering whether a ss/fg specific chain set will bring it close enough (with the right BB)? Are they made to sit tighter to the bike frame on a square taper BB? If so, what would you recommed bearing in mind my money is running out!

    I could really do without redishing and spacing my brand new wheels, although it might be neccesary.

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    It almost looks like the shoulder for the fixed cog is in line with the BB casing.

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    The new chainset will almost have to be flush to get a decent line.

    Yours

    An increasingly pissed off UPL
    Cannondale F500
    Peugeot Fixed Gear
    Specialized Hardrock
    Baordman Team Carbon
    Haro Freestyler Sport 1984
    Coming Soon...Canyon Nerve AM 7.0

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