The Great Frankenbike DIY Competition
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Greg T wrote:Sketchley wrote:Does it have brake callipers on it?
let's hope not!
after my brake alignment trauma I want everyone to suffer . . . .
POINTS for the completeness of the build . . . .
buy a beater bike for 200 notes and that does not count
Oh I just want the frame as I have the rest. I don't think it'll be v-brake compatible hence the question. Whatever It will be stripped and rebuilt. Might even go as far a respraying the frame for bonus points!--
Chris
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Chris
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Arrrrggghhhhh
Damn my tiny body
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brian-Rourke- ... 19c8274ade
look at that!
it's lovelyFixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
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Chris
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^^
Why do people dp that with the handlebars
Somewhere Il Prince is having a quiet cry“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
oh im in!
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TailWindHome wrote:^^
Why do people dp that with the handlebars
Somewhere Il Prince is having a quiet cry
To make room for the orange basket. It wouldn't fit otherwise.--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
TailWindHome wrote:^^
Why do people dp that with the handlebars
Somewhere Il Prince is having a quiet cry
for a more upright postion I think watching folk on bikes like that.0 -
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Rick Chasey wrote:
Was that designed or did the bike get stuck whilst it was fecking that shopping trolley?Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
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Mmmm
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Sketchley wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:p.s. - that old bike of mine is free to a good home..... (56cm frame)
I maybe interested. Does it have brake callipers on it? Are they serviceable? What about the rest of the bike and bits?
It's this old one:
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z146 ... s/Carrera/
remove the wheels and chain and whatever's left is there for the taking.Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
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Kieran_Burns wrote:Sketchley wrote:Kieran_Burns wrote:p.s. - that old bike of mine is free to a good home..... (56cm frame)
I maybe interested. Does it have brake callipers on it? Are they serviceable? What about the rest of the bike and bits?
It's this old one:
http://s190.photobucket.com/albums/z146 ... s/Carrera/
remove the wheels and chain and whatever's left is there for the taking.
I may well take that. I'll send you a PM later. I'm in Preston for the weekend in a couple of weeks, driving back to London on Sunday evening so could pick up. I only want / need the frame and brakes but will take the lot if you prefer.--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
One question what is the hub size? Standard road or MTB?--
Chris
Genesis Equilibrium - FCN 3/4/50 -
No probs - you'll be within 1/2 mile of my house on the way back anyway (j24 M1 / A50)
(and yep: take the whole damn lot - clear some space out
) Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
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Greg T wrote:There are some freaky big frames on ebay - honestly who rides 60cm . . . .
Me..problem?Purveyor of sonic doom
Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
Fixed Pista- FCN 5
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Clever Pun wrote:Greg T wrote:There are some freaky big frames on ebay - honestly who rides 60cm . . . .
Me..problem?
Like I said
Freaky
edited to add . . .
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOSNOR/on ... -handlebar
ooohhhh . . . 30 quid though .. . .
Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
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surely you have to get it just because its called a "snorky"?0
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Plan is afoot for n+1 a flatbar winter hack / frankenbike.....,
So some questions,
Respraying / painting an aluminium frame where do I start with that? Maybe stickers would be enough....
Changing / servicing a headset? Can any help me with that?
How about swapping a chainset and bottom bracket from one bike to another?
Can anyone help with a nice dry warm work area / garage / shed in southwest London?
Indexing gears can anyone show me how to do it properly from scratch......
I know about Sheldon so I'm off to do some reading, but nothing beats being shown how!--
Chris
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UndercoverElephant wrote:Sketchley wrote:Indexing gears can anyone show me how to do it properly from scratch......
Surely if you're getting a frame from KB, the answer is simple....
I'm going to drive to your house, just so I can kick you in the ankles.Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
2009 Specialized Tricross Sport
2011 Trek Madone 4.5
2012 Felt F65X
Proud CX Pervert and quiet roadie. 12 mile commuter0 -
Kieran_Burns wrote:
I'm going to drive to your house, just so I can kick you in the ankles.UndercoverElephant wrote:
Surely if you're getting a frame from KB, the answer is simple....Sketchley wrote:Indexing gears can anyone show me how to do it properly from scratch......
I did chuckle at that Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]0 -
Sketchley wrote:Can anyone help with a nice dry warm work area / garage / shed in southwest London?!
Richmond . . . My place . . .
Bike shop at the end of the road for bits and pieces . . .
A Frankenbike drop in centre and outreach clinic . . The Mrs is a Dr as well so she can do CPR and stuff if it all goes kinetic.Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.
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