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Re: You wait ages for one...
« Reply #25 on: 29 October, 2011, 04:51:38 pm »
I'm glad you included the Haribo pocket. Vital stuff!

 ;D

Very good!
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diapsaon0

  • Advena ego sum in terra
Re: You wait ages for one...
« Reply #26 on: 29 October, 2011, 05:11:04 pm »
Looks very professional!
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LittleWheelsandBig

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Re: You wait ages for one...
« Reply #27 on: 29 October, 2011, 09:19:54 pm »
Tyres and (to a greater extent) rims have construction tolerances, so there are often variations in how tight a particular combination is.
Wheel meet again, don't know where, don't know when...

Mr Arch

  • Maker of things! Married to Arch!
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Re: You wait ages for one...
« Reply #28 on: 03 November, 2011, 12:42:27 am »
Looks very professional!
Thank you.

I'm going to make a few to be distruction tested by friends with Bromptons.  From that feedback I might be able to fine tune the design and manufacturing process to make some for sale, maybe.
I already have a couple of clips made to sell, one provisionally sold.

Tiddles has been squeeking a lot. 
The major squeek came from the front wheel, the bearings were lubricated with a ferrous oxide and water mix.  The other day I stripped, cleaned and lubed the bearings to keep going with but I will need new ones as the cones are pitted.
The remaining squeeks could be due to a slight wobble on the rims touching the brake blocks a little but today I have lubed the rear triangle pivot and sprayed a little silicone on the suspension rubber.  I will test ride tomorrow and see if it is better.

I will need to spend a little time wheel truing this weekend. 
Tomorrow is a saddle bag making day.  Arch gets the first beta testing version.

Re: You wait ages for one...
« Reply #29 on: 03 November, 2011, 09:27:13 am »
Arch gets the first beta testing version.

 ;D  :-*

I've been using an old Carradice Saddlebag which is fine, but wider than the saddle, so it does stick out to one side when the bike's folded. This will be an ideal upgrade for the times when I don't need the S bag on the front.
If I had a baby elephant, it could help me wash the car. If I had a car.

See my recycled crafts at www.wastenotwantit.co.uk

Mr Arch

  • Maker of things! Married to Arch!
  • Gothic Arch
Re: You wait ages for one...
« Reply #30 on: 03 November, 2011, 05:58:41 pm »
Your saddle bag is done and you shall have it this weekend.
It isn't perfect as I was working out the manufacturing processes on it (what order to do things to keep it neat) and so there are a few untidy areas.

Note adjustable positions for the straps.


The business end.


Closed up.


Side view.



I will own up and say that having sewn the seam and taped it I then found the inner pocket was upside down, no, the bag was upside down.  I had sewn up the wrong end! :-[

Anyway.  Tiddles and I went for a ride today in driving rain and hail, splashing through the flooded gutters and got soaking wet.  The saddle bag was still nice and dry on the inside though! :smug:

Re: You wait ages for one...
« Reply #31 on: 03 November, 2011, 08:00:21 pm »
Your saddle bag is done and you shall have it this weekend.
It isn't perfect as I was working out the manufacturing processes on it (what order to do things to keep it neat) and so there are a few untidy areas.

Ah well, you've seen my flat, I can cope with untidy areas...   ;)

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I will own up and say that having sewn the seam and taped it I then found the inner pocket was upside down, no, the bag was upside down.  I had sewn up the wrong end! :-[

D'oh!  Easily done...  :facepalm:

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Anyway.  Tiddles and I went for a ride today in driving rain and hail, splashing through the flooded gutters and got soaking wet.  The saddle bag was still nice and dry on the inside though! :smug:

Excellent! I mean the dryness, not you getting soaked!  ;D
If I had a baby elephant, it could help me wash the car. If I had a car.

See my recycled crafts at www.wastenotwantit.co.uk