Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2470726 times)

токамак · « **Reply #2375 on:** 07 December, 2009, 04:23:45 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 07 December, 2009, 03:59:27 pm

Which LBS did you use?

Well, it's actually a NSLBS - not so local! I go to Whisker's, now located in Welwyn, Herfordshire. Worth the drive as they really know their stuff.

Moloko · « **Reply #2376 on:** 07 December, 2009, 04:25:09 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 07 December, 2009, 04:23:45 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 07 December, 2009, 03:59:27 pm
Which LBS did you use?

Well, it's actually a NSLBS - not so local! I go to Whisker's, now located in Welwyn, Herfordshire. Worth the drive as they really know their stuff.

Eight out of ten owners prefer them.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #2377 on:** 07 December, 2009, 04:26:51 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 07 December, 2009, 04:23:45 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 07 December, 2009, 03:59:27 pm
Which LBS did you use?

Well, it's actually a NSLBS - not so local! I go to Whisker's, now located in Welwyn, Herfordshire. Worth the drive as they really know their stuff.

Hertfordshire perhaps?

токамак · « **Reply #2378 on:** 07 December, 2009, 04:29:37 pm »

Perhaps...

eck · « **Reply #2379 on:** 10 December, 2009, 11:13:34 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 07 December, 2009, 02:51:25 pm

I should point out the bike formerly belonged to eck of this parish, and I've not done much to change the overall appearance of it. Original listing here.

Hi TOKaMaK,
I'm absolutely delighted to see my old bike looking so happy. I'm sorry you had some hassle with the stem, but It has obviously gone to a good home,

You've done a grand job with its conversion to a fixed.

It looks good, and I'm glad you're happy with it.

токамак · « **Reply #2380 on:** 11 December, 2009, 09:33:18 am »

Eck, I've been riding to work on it all this week too - an absolute joy. The seized stem wasn't a major hassle, I just gave it to the bike shop to sort out! And by a stroke of luck they had an identical one in stock to replace it. They also managed to fit a Stronglight ISIS BB in place of the threadless one you had installed - the thread wasn't as knackered as maybe you thought! It's a result for me because the axle is now 108mm and my chainline is spot on

. I should think I will return North of the border with it for next years Dumb Run in June...

Oaky · « **Reply #2381 on:** 12 December, 2009, 06:12:22 pm »

Quote from: eck on 10 December, 2009, 11:13:34 pm

It looks good, and I'm glad you're happy with it.

Having seen it last night in the flesh, it's a stunning bike. Just lovely.

kevinp · « **Reply #2382 on:** 12 December, 2009, 09:19:02 pm »

After looking at some of the lovely bikes on here I was contemplating weather or not to put a picture of mine up, but

Dawes Horizon, sporting new Nelson longflap

made by Sue

Saracen MTB

Dawes Emblem not sure what to do with it was given it earlier this year

Zombie Warrior trike, built in November

jogler · « **Reply #2383 on:** 12 December, 2009, 09:51:04 pm »

That's an interesting set up Kevin on the Dawes bars.Got any more pics showing that arrangement?

Oaky · « **Reply #2384 on:** 12 December, 2009, 10:02:09 pm »

Same bike as is upthread here but with a few refinements

kevinp · « **Reply #2385 on:** 12 December, 2009, 10:07:02 pm »

The light setup on the Dawes started off as a pair of aero bars, then when it started to get darker in the mornings I removed the bars and fitted two bent bits of alloy just for somewhere to mount the lights it also holds my 405 and my etrex. I have fitted a dyno wheel and a new light in the last week so the torches will be going soon.

the best thing is the small camera bag on the stem, its a really useful size for keys, money and sweets, I found it on the side of the road

MSeries · « **Reply #2386 on:** 12 December, 2009, 10:09:27 pm »

Some spectacular bodgery there kevin, I like it.

Frenchie · « **Reply #2387 on:** 12 December, 2009, 10:14:42 pm »

How dark is your route?! At 6:30 I find that an eDelux with one backup Cateye give me plenty of headlight, even on dark country lanes.

kevinp · « **Reply #2388 on:** 12 December, 2009, 10:22:29 pm »

Its not the dark, well it is, but its mostly the holes in the road, my ride to work is on country lanes covered with mud gravel and holes. Plus it alerts the car and 4 wheel drive loneys that someone other then them is on the road.

I have to say that I am very pleased with the Lumotec IQ Fly it gives a nice spread of light, much better as it should be than the torches.

Frenchie · « **Reply #2389 on:** 12 December, 2009, 10:32:14 pm »

The road surface sounds better on my route.

jogler · « **Reply #2390 on:** 13 December, 2009, 10:13:32 am »

thanks for that kevin;quality bodging that deserves a CDM(you have to be of a certain age to "get" the CDM thing)

Welsh Man · « **Reply #2391 on:** 13 December, 2009, 06:38:43 pm »

Quote from: Fixedwheelnut on 06 December, 2009, 02:52:09 pm

I retrieved the bike this morning [well had it brought back for me ]

Poor Ronnie is in a bad way this was my LEL bike in 2005

So far I can see the bent down and top tubes, the forks are twisted as well as bent back, the front wheel is buckled, the handlebars are bent and the mudguards are twisted.

I know I have probably missed something here , but what have you done to that bike mate ?

Torslanda · « **Reply #2392 on:** 13 December, 2009, 06:47:24 pm »

Commissioned to build a new bike by my best mate for his lad.

New old stock frame - Raleigh transfers. RST Omega 100mm fork.

Kooka cable disc. Reliable 21spd STX mix.

Hopefully should be pretty special to a kid who's only ever ridden BSOs

Torslanda · « **Reply #2393 on:** 13 December, 2009, 06:50:04 pm »

Quote from: Welsh Man on 13 December, 2009, 06:38:43 pm

I know I have probably missed something here , but what have you done to that bike mate ?

SMIDSYd

See thread 'Fixedwheelnut Down'

Welsh Man · « **Reply #2394 on:** 13 December, 2009, 07:00:25 pm »

Quote from: torslanda on 13 December, 2009, 06:50:04 pm

Quote from: Welsh Man on 13 December, 2009, 06:38:43 pm
I know I have probably missed something here , but what have you done to that bike mate ?

SMIDSYd

See thread 'Fixedwheelnut Down'

Thanks

Welsh Man · « **Reply #2395 on:** 13 December, 2009, 07:10:59 pm »

Sorry to be a pest but can't find the thread ?

woollypigs · « **Reply #2396 on:** 13 December, 2009, 07:18:50 pm »

FixedWheelnut down!

Welsh Man · « **Reply #2397 on:** 13 December, 2009, 07:24:24 pm »

Quote from: woollypigs on 13 December, 2009, 07:18:50 pm

FixedWheelnut down!

Thanks , just found it

Robert Bloxham · « **Reply #2398 on:** 15 December, 2009, 06:24:34 pm »

Just built this from an old Alan cyclocross bike I bought from a friend, it was in a bad way with a lot of the paint peeling off, that was sorted by Armourtex in Hackney - four day turnaround! - they did a great job but I don’t think they do complicated stuff like Mercian or Bob Jackson.
http://wheelsinthewoods.blogspot.com/

little miss mac · « **Reply #2399 on:** 20 December, 2009, 09:32:30 pm »

I brought this home yesterday. Apparently the first Tempo in the 2010 livery to leave the shop, and I'm very very happy with the way it looks, particularly the tape and saddle which are almost an exact match for the Condor script. I was originally down for the 2009 bike in blue, but got their last frame which was terribly chipped. I'm so glad I opted to wait for a new frame.

Now I just need to find the balls (and practice time) to flip the wheel over to fixed.

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