Panasonic MC6500 build
- Thread starter Billy_
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Hello there.
Cool looking bike, the way you have it set up so far. Painting cranks and rings isn't the best way to go, really, as they suffer so much abrasion and abuse even during regular use. These pieces are generally anodized when new, as such a surface finish is much more durable than would be either paint or powder-coat.
But - who knows - it might work out for you; give em a try, and see how it all works out ...
Cool looking bike, the way you have it set up so far. Painting cranks and rings isn't the best way to go, really, as they suffer so much abrasion and abuse even during regular use. These pieces are generally anodized when new, as such a surface finish is much more durable than would be either paint or powder-coat.
But - who knows - it might work out for you; give em a try, and see how it all works out ...
Re:
I've never built a bike wheel before, but over time I've amassed a couple of Shimano XT hubs, some Halo Whiteline rims and a bunch of Sapim spokes and nipples.
I was going to leave it to someone that knows what they are doing, but after reading Sheldon Brown's very comprehensive article on the subject I thought I'd give it a bash.
Progress soon!
I've never built a bike wheel before, but over time I've amassed a couple of Shimano XT hubs, some Halo Whiteline rims and a bunch of Sapim spokes and nipples.
I was going to leave it to someone that knows what they are doing, but after reading Sheldon Brown's very comprehensive article on the subject I thought I'd give it a bash.
Progress soon!
Re:
Thanks! Truing the wheels is not easy!
I'm not surprised - I'm using the frame to hold the wheels and judging by eye. One eye closed for increased accuracy. Probably not the best method!
I was proud of myself with the rear as I managed to get it pretty central compared to where it started, but the front was much more difficult as the fork moved around!
It's time to hand them over to someone with suitable competence and perhaps a truing stand!
Thanks! Truing the wheels is not easy!
I'm not surprised - I'm using the frame to hold the wheels and judging by eye. One eye closed for increased accuracy. Probably not the best method!
I was proud of myself with the rear as I managed to get it pretty central compared to where it started, but the front was much more difficult as the fork moved around!
It's time to hand them over to someone with suitable competence and perhaps a truing stand!
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I think this will be it until after Christmas.
I'm not sure whether I like the brake levers and haven't really made my mind up over cantis, vbrakes or Maguras to be honest.
The wheels still need a professional tension and tru, but I really wanted to check clearance for the tyres, which is all good.
Not happy with the saddle or seat post, so will keep looking.
As it stands:
I think this will be it until after Christmas.
I'm not sure whether I like the brake levers and haven't really made my mind up over cantis, vbrakes or Maguras to be honest.
The wheels still need a professional tension and tru, but I really wanted to check clearance for the tyres, which is all good.
Not happy with the saddle or seat post, so will keep looking.
As it stands:
