The Official Scrap yard challenge ride May 12th FOD

[daj]

discs for £25 thats proper shopping!!!

bit like your crosser dave

 

[The History Man]

Just posted this:: viewtopic.php?f=41&t=251148


Dear All,

Currently sorting a bike for West Mids Scrapyard Challenge see viewtopic.php?f=45&t=248137 and have just jumped on and slid off the back of my steed for the first time!

I cant tighten up the seat as the allen head in the bolt is totally circular Been looking for just a bolt but with no joy. If I spend anything i will be penalised as the bike cost the full £25 allowed. Am happy to pay any postage and/or the cost of the bolt
if necessary...........

Looks like an M8 x 50mm length before the head.

Fit onton a 30.9 Kalloy post see pic

Can anybody help please?

That was a short ride!!! Can any of you help? All I need is a bolt would an 8mm allen bolt do it? Strong enough?

PANIC OVER 'acquired' a suitable bolt Back to the shed

 

[matthew71]

i am pulling out.i have found something that is a bit more of a challenge to ride,and have not really got the time to travel around and collect a bike

 

[daj]

i am pulling out.i have found something that is a bit more of a challenge to ride

One of these??

 

[NeilM]

Bl**dy fixies get everywhere.

 

[matthew71]

i am pulling out.i have found something that is a bit more of a challenge to ride

One of these??

atleast i could reach the pedals dave, you would have to put them on the back wheel

 

[The History Man]

Maybe I peaked a bit early

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-bike ... 41723882d2

I have well and truly 'shot my bolt' with my choice!

 

[spike3]

This is a brilliant idea, I'm in (will need a Pm to remind though if someone would be so kind in early May)

£25 that's tight, but doable

 

[spike3]

Ok, well browsing ebay at 1:45am has resulted in me spending a massive £13.49 on a classic 91ish lump of steel, I've got 21 gears and a (probably seized) front suspension fork.

 

[The History Man]

I think I'm slightly worried about points deduction as the bike I bought is probably 2007! I was thinking of value and reliability and forgot that the retro bit was the point. :facepalm:

Thought it was older and didn't notice the disc brakes as the pic was tiny.

Anyway, it was a bargain. And works. Still trying to scrounge tyres. :cry: