Gavr's Oops! What was I thinking? Thread. Finished...

[gavr]

hhmmm....never thought i would be interested in a "shopping" bike but i find myself drawn into this now!

I'd race you to the shops if only I had a front fork to finish the build :cry:

 

[Tel]

Erm HELLO!?

So I take a few weeks away from the forum and the first thing that crosses my mind upon my return is "I wonder how Gav's R20 came out" but whats this I find? An un-updated thread, I hope that it is only the thread that is not updated and the bike is being enjoyed as I type (19.35hrs on a dark, chilly Sunday evening).

So Gav whats going on? I hope you're not just waiting for me to sort out those dust caps to get it on the road!

 

[gavr]

Erm HELLO!?

So I take a few weeks away from the forum and the first thing that crosses my mind upon my return is "I wonder how Gav's R20 came out" but whats this I find? An un-updated thread, I hope that it is only the thread that is not updated and the bike is being enjoyed as I type (19.35hrs on a dark, chilly Sunday evening).

So Gav whats going on? I hope you're not just waiting for me to sort out those dust caps to get it on the road!

Way hey, just paid the customs charge on the fork today. Hopefully with me later this week - at long, long last. All being well I should have a nice shiny chromed fork that will match perfectly and fit either 451 or 406 rims

 

[gavr]

and on a slow boat from China...

Might even have been worth the wait! Hopefully will get this finished at the weekend now

 

[Tel]

Hooray!

Next time I'm in the lock up I'll have a hunt around for those dust caps, I think I know where they are (although its a rare occurrence when anything is where I think it is).

 

[gavr]

Hooray!

Next time I'm in the lock up I'll have a hunt around for those dust caps, I think I know where they are (although its a rare occurrence when anything is where I think it is).

Great

Looks like the crown race seat is JIS 27.0 mm, not very Californian or even Taiwanese. Luckily I have a spare Shimano 600 headset the right size

 

[Tel]

Odd but glad you have one.

I had a rummage for those caps and despite not being where I thought they were I did find them.

PM me your address and I'll send them FOC as it's an honour to have them adorn this little beauty!

 

[gavr]

Odd but glad you have one.

I had a rummage for those caps and despite not being where I thought they were I did find them.

PM me your address and I'll send them FOC as it's an honour to have them adorn this little beauty!

That's very kind, thanks a lot

 

[gavr]

Fork roughly fitted

Something much closer to complete. I still need to cut the steerer tube down by an inch or so. The JIS headset cups are a bit of a loose fit and require shimming or a bit of Loctite. The brake is a Paul motolite V with a Paul Reverse lever. The pump is a bit of a nod to the past. I could also be doing with a half link for the chain if anyone can help me out. Then a few adjustments, front mudguard, perhaps a tool roll, some bar tape and ready to test ride...

 

[Goldie]

Oh, that is so good. It looks properly rapid -no small achievement given that my most recent Raleigh Twenty sighting was of a sturdy old lass pedalling sedately along with a load of shopping in the rear basket.