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Magic like :shock: , you move some cardboard boxes and hey presto 
I'm actually trying to consolidate into a few rather than the many.
Opt for the Dekerf -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dekerf-Team- ... 1438.l2649
Or try for the Ritchey. At least bid the Dekerf's cost on it :?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ritchey-Asce ... 1438.l2649
Or buy a 3D printer
I'm actually trying to consolidate into a few rather than the many.
Opt for the Dekerf -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dekerf-Team- ... 1438.l2649
Or try for the Ritchey. At least bid the Dekerf's cost on it :?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ritchey-Asce ... 1438.l2649
Or buy a 3D printer
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epicyclo
Senior Retro Guru
Finalised the build on my parts bin gravel bike for the Clubby ride.
Stripped yesterday's build back to the frame and forks, and changed just about every component on it. Cranks, BB, wheels, tyres, brakes, bars etc.
Dingle-speeded it in case a 64" gear was too high for Clubby's ride, now I have the option of 51" (42/19 and 39/22, so chain length identical for both, and so no need for adjustments when swapping over).
Also added little details. It now has a bit from almost all my old race bikes, so it's a memory soup build.
Not that there was anything wrong with the first build, it felt like a weapon.
But now it's been sharpened.
(Bar tape to follow once I find some heat shrink for the tape ends)
Stripped yesterday's build back to the frame and forks, and changed just about every component on it. Cranks, BB, wheels, tyres, brakes, bars etc.
Dingle-speeded it in case a 64" gear was too high for Clubby's ride, now I have the option of 51" (42/19 and 39/22, so chain length identical for both, and so no need for adjustments when swapping over).
Also added little details. It now has a bit from almost all my old race bikes, so it's a memory soup build.
Not that there was anything wrong with the first build, it felt like a weapon.
But now it's been sharpened.
(Bar tape to follow once I find some heat shrink for the tape ends)
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50 miles?!! :shock: did I miss that somehow?
My "training" so far has consisted of eating Easter eggs, washed down with Lidls lager
Brian, that bike does look ideal, I'm guessing your spare parts bin is akin to the stock room of most bicycle shops
clubby":23zev04z said:
50 miles?!! :shock: did I miss that somehow?
My "training" so far has consisted of eating Easter eggs, washed down with Lidls lager
Brian, that bike does look ideal, I'm guessing your spare parts bin is akin to the stock room of most bicycle shops
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Dittojimo746":2r46k5a5 said:clubby":2r46k5a5 said:
50 miles?!! :shock: did I miss that somehow?
My "training" so far has consisted of eating Easter eggs, washed down with Lidls lager
Brian, that bike does look ideal, I'm guessing your spare parts bin is akin to the stock room of most bicycle shops
epicyclo
Senior Retro Guru
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For example, that Joe Murray Bokor 26er frame felt perfect, but then at a race in 2006 I was getting smoked on the rooty stuff by the lads on the Singular 29ers, so I got one of those and the Bokor became an attic dweller for the next 13 years.
It's when you start considering the N+1 shed, you realise that maybe you have a problem, and it's time for a cull.
And of course, first you need to check whether you still like something or not, so bikes magically happen out of random bits.
But then, there is probably an essential part missing, so it's time to go to the bike shop... NO NO NO stop there.
It's more I buy stuff because I like it, and if I stop using it for some reason, I just put it away rather than getting rid off it - because I still like it.jimo746":19q9x23d said:...I'm guessing your spare parts bin is akin to the stock room of most bicycle shops
For example, that Joe Murray Bokor 26er frame felt perfect, but then at a race in 2006 I was getting smoked on the rooty stuff by the lads on the Singular 29ers, so I got one of those and the Bokor became an attic dweller for the next 13 years.
It's when you start considering the N+1 shed, you realise that maybe you have a problem, and it's time for a cull.
And of course, first you need to check whether you still like something or not, so bikes magically happen out of random bits.
But then, there is probably an essential part missing, so it's time to go to the bike shop... NO NO NO stop there.
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Yes you did ladies. Top post on this page.
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=396804&start=10
Ok so I did say 47 but have found some extra stuff.
Got to make it worth the Aussie’s drive.
Anyway, there’s only one real climb and it’s not steep, just a bit of a drag. Don’t be too worried by the fact it’s known locally as the “Col du Glamis”.
RobMac":26fqddz4 said:
Yes you did ladies. Top post on this page.
viewtopic.php?f=29&t=396804&start=10
Ok so I did say 47 but have found some extra stuff.
Got to make it worth the Aussie’s drive.
Anyway, there’s only one real climb and it’s not steep, just a bit of a drag. Don’t be too worried by the fact it’s known locally as the “Col du Glamis”.
Hello macretro clan
Hopefully everyone has had a decent bank holiday weekend, I also hope the weather was a bit better with the rest of you than what it was up here.
I technically had today off but went and worked/ or sounded out work with someone else, maybe time for a change, anyways I was home for about 1.30.
The weekend up here seen me pottering about with several projects but no real riding, we have had snow, hail, sleet along with gale force winds since Thursday. Today was better especially this afternoon as the wind had dropped and the sun was out between hail and rain showers but did finally manage to get out for a while on the Jack Taylor. I had planned on swapping the bars out for the new Nitto B136 randonneurs along with the new 80mm stem. I was also going to take away the Dura Ace aero levers and put on some Mavic 419s I have. I have the three sets of levers and have earmarked the black hooded ones for a very distinct build but the other two are for the Taylor and the Mercian tourer. I just couldn't make up my mind which ones for which. The solid bladed set with the Dia Comp hoods are for the Mercian and the other drilled 419 pair are for the Jack Taylor I have decided. Earlier in the week I polished the two drilled pair and also washed the hoods as they were a bit manky from sitting around. Came up nicely. Just pottering really but after riding the Taylor this afternoon confirmed the decision about the bars and the shorter stem on the Jack Taylor. Fitted some bits up to the Mercian as well but this is really just to get it rolling while the other one is finished off. It will be a real parts mock up and then if it works then it may get built properly over time but the other King of Mercia is first.
Anyway a nice ride and then just playing outside with bike parts between playing with Caleb and the dog.
A nice weekend.
Jamie
Straight roads both directions
IMG_0878 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_0883 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Chasing the rainbow ………..
IMG_0887 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_0888 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Sunset from the other evening
IMG_0859 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Can you tell what they are yet...…….
IMG_0847 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Polished up the Weinmanns
DSC_0326 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSC_0318 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_0781 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
IMG_0775 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Hopefully everyone has had a decent bank holiday weekend, I also hope the weather was a bit better with the rest of you than what it was up here.
I technically had today off but went and worked/ or sounded out work with someone else, maybe time for a change, anyways I was home for about 1.30.
The weekend up here seen me pottering about with several projects but no real riding, we have had snow, hail, sleet along with gale force winds since Thursday. Today was better especially this afternoon as the wind had dropped and the sun was out between hail and rain showers but did finally manage to get out for a while on the Jack Taylor. I had planned on swapping the bars out for the new Nitto B136 randonneurs along with the new 80mm stem. I was also going to take away the Dura Ace aero levers and put on some Mavic 419s I have. I have the three sets of levers and have earmarked the black hooded ones for a very distinct build but the other two are for the Taylor and the Mercian tourer. I just couldn't make up my mind which ones for which. The solid bladed set with the Dia Comp hoods are for the Mercian and the other drilled 419 pair are for the Jack Taylor I have decided. Earlier in the week I polished the two drilled pair and also washed the hoods as they were a bit manky from sitting around. Came up nicely. Just pottering really but after riding the Taylor this afternoon confirmed the decision about the bars and the shorter stem on the Jack Taylor. Fitted some bits up to the Mercian as well but this is really just to get it rolling while the other one is finished off. It will be a real parts mock up and then if it works then it may get built properly over time but the other King of Mercia is first.
Anyway a nice ride and then just playing outside with bike parts between playing with Caleb and the dog.
A nice weekend.
Jamie
Straight roads both directions
IMG_0878 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrIMG_0883 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrChasing the rainbow ………..
IMG_0887 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrIMG_0888 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrSunset from the other evening
IMG_0859 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrCan you tell what they are yet...…….
IMG_0847 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrPolished up the Weinmanns
DSC_0326 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrDSC_0318 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrIMG_0781 by Jamie Dyer, on FlickrIMG_0775 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
