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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    After a day riding with a chain lubed by rainwater I dribbled some proper lube on it earlier.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    redvee wrote:
    After a day riding with a chain lubed by rainwater I dribbled some proper lube on it earlier.

    What wheels did you get for the Kaffenback in the end?
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    rubertoe wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    After a day riding with a chain lubed by rainwater I dribbled some proper lube on it earlier.

    What wheels did you get for the Kaffenback in the end?

    Deore bits in the middle with Mavic CXP22 joined by DT Swiss Competition DB Black Spokes.
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  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    Swapped back to my cxp22 rimmed wheels as my aksiums front hub is getting notchier and the rims are showing quite a bit of wear, damn winter...
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Yes yes I did I just fully cleaned three bikes two of them i even used white spirits to get out that really ground in grime.

    Bring on the rain wooohahahahaha :twisted:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    I never let it grind in, everyone can blame me for the rain, I just can't ride a dirty bike
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    My punishment was -4C with a brutal headwind very tired now. But clean bikes are def faster.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Laced a wheel. Previously I've found it very therapeutic, but that wasn't with 25mm deep rims. The first time you drop a nipple in there you know about it.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Asprilla wrote:
    Laced a wheel. Previously I've found it very therapeutic, but that wasn't with 25mm deep rims. The first time you drop a nipple in there you know about it.

    Only using Mavic CXP22 but nipple dropping is still a PITA, perhaps I shouldn't have started it after midnight as I'm on the third attempt and only laced up 1/2 the spokes.

    On the other bike I had to fit some of the £15, for 8, Swissstops I bagged of Ebay.
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  • Koncordski
    Koncordski Posts: 1,009
    Overhauled the Brompton. Replaced front mudguard (broken), chain and sprockets. Changed suspension block to Firm (much better!) and replaced gear cable. Removed standard pedals and fitted SPD's. Well chuffed with it again, good for the london bridge - canary wharf sprint. Am missing the embankment greatly though. :cry:
    #1 Brompton S2L Raw Lacquer, Leather Mudflaps
    #2 Boeris Italia race steel
    #3 Scott CR1 SL
    #4 Trek 1.1 commuter
    #5 Peugeot Grand Tourer (Tandem)
  • bushu
    bushu Posts: 711
    everyone put your chuffing tools away please, wanted some riding time next week (off work :)),
    you all cursing any chance of that now.. :'(
    1# Retro Road Revamp & 2# Charge Plug fixed & 3# XC Scott Scale50
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Cabled up the Kaffenback though still have to wait for the wheels to be tensioned by the LBS before I can finish setting the bike up properly which will be Tuesday at the earliest :(
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  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    Durano pluses installed, handle bars cut down, brakes adjusted and bike cleaned and lubed. God it was cold outside! Mind you, degreasing the disc brakes now means the bike stops!
    RIP commute...
    Sometimes seen bimbling around on a purple Fratello Disc or black and red Aprire Vincenza.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Turned this
    kaffenback.jpg

    and a box of bits into this tonight.

    p1000174q.jpg

    The white lines on the guards are from the reflective strips. Still have to wrap the bars and sort out the KO'd tube in the front wheel.
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  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    @redvee isn't that many spacers dangerous?

    Nice bike though.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,895
    Ballcocks. Spacers That's what I should have added to my Wiggle order. Well, it's clearly their fault so I'm blaming them.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    pitchshifter wrote:
    @redvee isn't that many spacers dangerous?

    Nice bike though.

    I hope not, it only makes the front end the same height as the Singlecross. Once ES goes to another sport in 30 mins or so I'm christening it, all is good apart form the brakes need bedding in and to get some better pictures.
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  • bushu
    bushu Posts: 711
    Look people its wednesday on my week off, still blooming snowing so will you pack it in now

    Nice bike btw redvee ;) should have its own thread in 'Your bikes', though i've now noticed the commuter section is lacking
    1# Retro Road Revamp & 2# Charge Plug fixed & 3# XC Scott Scale50
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Gave my roadbike a brake service and cleaned the rims after remembering that stopping shouldn't take that long or as much planning. Lets see if I did a good job later.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

    I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,895
    Whilst waiting for filler to dry I snuck out to my cave and started assembling the Kinesis. Headset is wierd, doesn't need a press. The bearings just drop into the frame, they are on a taper and screwing down on the stem loads them up and eliminates the play. Kind of like the taper roller bearings on a motorbike. Only oroblem is I don't have a suitable drift to knock the lower bearing seat onto the fork. Might have to get the shop to do it.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Whilst waiting for filler to dry I snuck out to my cave and started assembling the Kinesis. Headset is wierd, doesn't need a press. The bearings just drop into the frame, they are on a taper and screwing down on the stem loads them up and eliminates the play. Kind of like the taper roller bearings on a motorbike. Only oroblem is I don't have a suitable drift to knock the lower bearing seat onto the fork. Might have to get the shop to do it.

    Short length of plastic plumbing? WorksForMe(tm)
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,895
    davis wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Whilst waiting for filler to dry I snuck out to my cave and started assembling the Kinesis. Headset is wierd, doesn't need a press. The bearings just drop into the frame, they are on a taper and screwing down on the stem loads them up and eliminates the play. Kind of like the taper roller bearings on a motorbike. Only oroblem is I don't have a suitable drift to knock the lower bearing seat onto the fork. Might have to get the shop to do it.

    Short length of plastic plumbing? WorksForMe(tm)
    Good idea, I should have some kicking around as well. I was a bit worried about tapping it onto carbon forks as well. Presumably with the plastic protector thingy in the dropouts and being careful it shouldn't be a problem.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Veronese68 wrote:
    davis wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Only oroblem is I don't have a suitable drift to knock the lower bearing seat onto the fork. Might have to get the shop to do it.

    Short length of plastic plumbing? WorksForMe(tm)
    Good idea, I should have some kicking around as well. I was a bit worried about tapping it onto carbon forks as well. Presumably with the plastic protector thingy in the dropouts and being careful it shouldn't be a problem.

    When I was did it the plastic pipe took a wee bit of a beating because it's so (too) soft, so everything else was utterly unscathed. I'd say it'll be fine
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,895
    Waiting for paint to dry I used the plastic pipe as suggested and fitted the taper to the fork crown. Marked and cut the fork, so that's fitted. Thanks Davis.
    I need to fit the front brake, bars, levers and cables. Then check alignment of everything before taping the bars. Should be finished about the same time I finish the decorating.
    Can't wait to try it. Strangely whilst chatting to my neighbour he told me he's sold his SWorks Tarmac as he didn't use it enough. So he's having a green Kinesis Pro6 built up. What? I thought it was a rare bike.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • BelgianBeerGeek
    BelgianBeerGeek Posts: 5,226
    redvee wrote:
    Turned this
    kaffenback.jpg

    and a box of bits into this tonight.

    p1000174q.jpg

    The white lines on the guards are from the reflective strips. Still have to wrap the bars and sort out the KO'd tube in the front wheel.
    Hello Redvee. nice bike, really like it. What gears are you using? Shifters look like Tiagra, can't see the back. some kind of new Alfine set up unknown to man?
    Ecrasez l’infame
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    BelgianBeerGeek wrote:
    Hello Redvee. nice bike, really like it. What gears are you using? Shifters look like Tiagra, can't see the back. some kind of new Alfine set up unknown to man?

    Tiagra STIs, Tiagra rear mech and 105 front mech. The Alfine impression comes from the 160mm rotors and BB7s.

    More here.
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Bath and story time has finished and its still light outside. That must mean IT'S FETTLING TIME!
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Somehow managed to snap a QR skewer at the (abrupt) end of this ride: http://app.strava.com/activities/46651484 I think i'd been riding without it for a fair few miles as there was an intermittent click that started getting worse then the rear wheel almost came off and the bolt ended up on the other side of the road and I ground to a stop as the wheel hit the brakes and one of the chain stays (there's a mark from the rubbing but I think it's cosmetic).

    Fortunately I had a spare skewer on another wheel and was got a lift home from the guy in the car behind who saw it happen. Turns out he does the kind of work I need doing to the house so what better reward?

    It seemed to have tightened to lock ring, binding the hub. Hub seems noisy now I've loosened it up and (I hope) fixed it. Oh well, I've had about 8000 miles from that back wheel, probably time it became the winter spare.

    Serves me right for trying to ride this:

    8606564219_b0eca97975_c.jpg

    With completely inappropriate tyres.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Asprilla wrote:
    Bath and story time has finished and its still light outside. That must mean IT'S FETTLING TIME!

    You work on your bike after you've been read a bedtime story?
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    redvee wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    Bath and story time has finished and its still light outside. That must mean IT'S FETTLING TIME!

    You work on your bike after you've been read a bedtime story?

    Actually, yes. Apparently I don't read 'Snail and the Whale' right so TMP read it to me.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX

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