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Oscar's dad · « **Reply #6825 on:** 27 December, 2013, 10:38:25 pm »

Quote from: eck on 27 December, 2013, 07:09:03 pm

OD, really bike nice and all that, but you really really must adjust that Hope stem cap so that one of the Hope logos is at 6 or 12 o'clock precisely.

OCD? Moi??

Good point, I will address your concerns.

Canardly · « **Reply #6826 on:** 28 December, 2013, 08:28:40 pm »

And while you are at it that bell needs re-chroming as well.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #6827 on:** 28 December, 2013, 09:50:09 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 28 December, 2013, 08:28:40 pm

And while you are at it that bell needs re-chroming as well.

It's brass so could do with a polish. I'll see what I can do.

Moose57 · « **Reply #6828 on:** 28 December, 2013, 10:01:30 pm »

Schoolboy errors

Oaky · « **Reply #6829 on:** 28 December, 2013, 10:36:43 pm »

Quote from: Moose57 on 28 December, 2013, 10:01:30 pm

Schoolboy errors

Biggest schoolboy error is this one

Canardly · « **Reply #6830 on:** 29 December, 2013, 04:21:44 pm »

My mistake

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #6831 on:** 29 December, 2013, 05:27:07 pm »

N-1+1= BLODWYN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #6832 on:** 29 December, 2013, 05:30:44 pm »

MMmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!

slope · « **Reply #6833 on:** 29 December, 2013, 05:30:55 pm »

^ SEXY

Was Mick Abrahams in Blodwyn Pig? Saw them at the very first (or was it the second?) Bath Blues Festival

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #6834 on:** 29 December, 2013, 05:34:55 pm »

Quote from: slope on 29 December, 2013, 05:30:55 pm

^ SEXY

Was Mick Abrahams in Blodwyn Pig? Saw them at the very first (or was it the second?) Bath Blues Festival

Yes he was, saw a you tube clip with one of them (poss him) paying an oboe and a flute(may have been different instruments,

) BOTH at the same time, I mean he was blowing and fingering both at the same time

.

slope · « **Reply #6835 on:** 29 December, 2013, 05:37:52 pm »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 29 December, 2013, 05:34:55 pm

Quote from: slope on 29 December, 2013, 05:30:55 pm
^ SEXY

Was Mick Abrahams in Blodwyn Pig? Saw them at the very first (or was it the second?) Bath Blues Festival

Yes he was, saw a you tube clip with one of them (poss him) paying an oboe and a flute(may have been different instruments, ) BOTH at the same time, I mean he was blowing and fingering both at the same time .

Those WERE the days

But back to the point - tantalising looking frame

Mick Abrahams was guitarist

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #6836 on:** 29 December, 2013, 07:35:35 pm »

Joe.B · « **Reply #6837 on:** 29 December, 2013, 07:48:22 pm »

My Thorn Audax is off to Bob Jackson for a re-spray in the New Year. The metalic orange with white detailing that you have used is just what I had in mind.
looks good, nice work.

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 29 December, 2013, 07:35:35 pm

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #6838 on:** 29 December, 2013, 10:04:22 pm »

Funny you should mention them, here's Donald, at Blodwyns Birth.

woollypigs · « **Reply #6839 on:** 29 December, 2013, 10:11:05 pm »

Enough already...when are you wrapping it up and sending it to me?

zigzag · « **Reply #6840 on:** 29 December, 2013, 10:15:14 pm »

this thread is for bikes, just sayin'

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #6841 on:** 29 December, 2013, 10:20:58 pm »

Quote from: zigzag on 29 December, 2013, 10:15:14 pm

this thread is for bikes, just sayin'

point taken.

Paul · « **Reply #6842 on:** 30 December, 2013, 01:37:50 am »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 29 December, 2013, 05:27:07 pm

N-1+1= BLODWYN!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel as though I've missed a story. Is this a new bike, or is it renovated? I'm seeing cantis and a threaded headset, so I would guess the latter. Lifelong project/desire? Looks like a touring frame - have you plans?

Have you ridden it yet?

It looks lovely.

slope · « **Reply #6843 on:** 30 December, 2013, 09:10:39 am »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 29 December, 2013, 10:20:58 pm

What handlebar tape?

Blodwyn Pig · « **Reply #6844 on:** 30 December, 2013, 10:18:38 am »

Quote from: slope on 30 December, 2013, 09:10:39 am

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 29 December, 2013, 10:20:58 pm

What handlebar tape?

Cinelli cork 'natural'. when I eventually re tape in a few years i'll go for more of a darker honey/brown colour, but this was in stock (on the shelf) so it got used. Obviously it won't stay that colour for long, but i have washed all my gloves. It does match the mudguards tho, almost perfectly.

BTW the twine is not every ones cup of tea I know, but i fancied it on this bike, and after 5 mins on you tube , t'was a doddle to do, and to hide all the ends AND get it tight. Thing is it was plain white parcel twine, so I cut off 2 lengths and soaked them in a strong black Tea for 3 days, then let the drip dry, et voila!

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #6845 on:** 30 December, 2013, 10:25:38 am »

Quote from: eck on 27 December, 2013, 07:09:03 pm

OD, really bike nice and all that, but you really really must adjust that Hope stem cap so that one of the Hope logos is at 6 or 12 o'clock precisely.

OCD? Moi??

Here we go ...

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 December, 2013, 09:50:09 pm

Quote from: Canardly on 28 December, 2013, 08:28:40 pm
And while you are at it that bell needs re-chroming as well.

It's brass so could do with a polish. I'll see what I can do.

I think I might leave the bell as it it is. The "lived in" is in keeping with the rest of the bike and it's rider

eck · « **Reply #6846 on:** 30 December, 2013, 10:31:02 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 30 December, 2013, 10:25:38 am

Here we go ...

Aah, that's much better, thank you.
I'll sleep easy in my bed tonight now.....

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #6847 on:** 30 December, 2013, 10:37:41 am »

Phew

Happy to of helped!

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6848 on:** 30 December, 2013, 01:02:34 pm »

Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 30 December, 2013, 10:18:38 am

Quote from: slope on 30 December, 2013, 09:10:39 am
Quote from: Blodwyn Pig on 29 December, 2013, 10:20:58 pm

What handlebar tape?

Cinelli cork 'natural'. when I eventually re tape in a few years i'll go for more of a darker honey/brown colour, but this was in stock (on the shelf) so it got used. Obviously it won't stay that colour for long, but i have washed all my gloves. It does match the mudguards tho, almost perfectly. BTW the twine is not every ones cup of tea I know, but i fancied it on this bike, and after 5 mins on you tube , t'was a doddle to do, and to hide all the ends AND get it tight. Thing is it was plain white parcel twine, so I cut off 2 lengths and soaked them in a strong black Tea for 3 days, then let the drip dry, et voila!

Tea - the cyclist's drink for all reasons.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6849 on:** 30 December, 2013, 01:03:48 pm »

Quote from: Gus on 23 December, 2013, 04:34:57 pm

"Gordo" have been "upgraded" for winter use. 26T Chainring & 4.8" Surly BUD front tire.
Time to attack the mud & snow

Says the boy who knows "That's like from a DC Comic. It's a proper 2x2!"