Author Topic: Teh John's Bikes Gallery Thread (Read 45247 times)

tiermat · « **Reply #75 on:** 10 November, 2014, 07:34:56 pm »

James May & Oz Clarke, maybe, but I was thinking along the lines of that Giorgio bloke and the miserable looking art historian*

*Who gets to play which part is up to reader's discretion.

Torslanda · « **Reply #76 on:** 10 November, 2014, 08:05:01 pm »

Thanks for that . . .

tiermat · « **Reply #77 on:** 10 November, 2014, 08:12:44 pm »

Quote from: torslanda on 10 November, 2014, 08:05:01 pm

Thanks for that . . .

What? There's Italian on your family, ain't there?

Torslanda · « **Reply #78 on:** 08 January, 2015, 08:32:03 pm »

This arrived recently.

Looking more than a little used and abused . . .

going to make it feel loved again.

Overhaul but no paint.

Watch this space.

Torslanda · « **Reply #79 on:** 09 January, 2015, 10:17:39 am »

One or two might recognise this beast.

Now running 10 speed Centaur and a Stronglight compact replacing the triple.

Done a load of work with this one over the last 2 years after it was damaged in an RTC including a replacement top tube and a full repaint done by Argos. The owner is extremely happy and very attached to it . . .

ETA. Was sold by a forum member almost 2 years ago. When my customer asked my why he should buy this bike I replied 'because if you don't then I'm going to buy it and sell it to you!'

Graeme · « **Reply #80 on:** 09 January, 2015, 11:27:21 am »

Quote from: torslanda on 09 January, 2015, 10:17:39 am

...and very attached to it . . .

It is a lovely looking bike, just wondering if adjusting the springs on the cleats might help though. $:-\$

clarion · « **Reply #81 on:** 09 January, 2015, 11:29:09 am »

What a handsome machine! Reminds me of my all-time favourite bike, Swiftsure the Orbit Silver Medal (RIP). You've done a grand job there.

Torslanda · « **Reply #82 on:** 09 January, 2015, 11:55:03 am »

Fair one, Graeme.

This from the customer's FB page:

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Phone call this afternoon from John's bikes telling me the bike was ready OMG! I was there by 5.30 and by 6.30 i was out on the road (20 mile test ride) I don't know what to say really, smooth, sharp, balanced and fast. The bike feels so different. I couldn't get off the big ring until i came to Stoneclough up to Ringley Rd dropping down to the small ring accelerating changing back on to the big ring as i had the last part of the climb up out of the saddle as the bike felt alive. In my opinion amazing a real professional job worth knowing John's Bikes in Middleton. The bike never missed a beat!

That's one of the best testimonials I could have.

The cheque's in the post.

Torslanda · « **Reply #83 on:** 28 January, 2015, 10:33:58 am »

The Moser after a makeover.

The customer walked straight past it and then broke out into the biggest grin ever!

Amongst the items replaced: Wheels, tyres, tubes, cables, chain & cassette, saddle and mudguards.

After a while I couldn't clean it any more, it was starting to whimper . . .

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #84 on:** 28 January, 2015, 10:55:32 am »

You're a magician. I wish we were geographically closer.

clarion · « **Reply #85 on:** 28 January, 2015, 02:34:34 pm »

That's not necessarily an issue.

Torslanda · « **Reply #86 on:** 28 January, 2015, 02:38:11 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 January, 2015, 10:55:32 am

You're a magician. I wish we were geographically closer.

You're very kind.

Paisley Freight UK mainland bike delivery £22-50. Just sayin'

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #87 on:** 28 January, 2015, 05:31:29 pm »

Quote from: torslanda on 28 January, 2015, 02:38:11 pm

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 January, 2015, 10:55:32 am
You're a magician. I wish we were geographically closer.

You're very kind.

Paisley Freight UK mainland bike delivery £22-50. Just sayin'

Under £50 return. Worth a thought.

Torslanda · « **Reply #88 on:** 15 March, 2015, 09:36:47 pm »

Very pleased with this build. A customer asked if I could build a bike for his son but the brief was a bit special. A Trek 7.5 frame mated to a Chilli 700c fork fitted the bill nicely for size and reach. I recently asked about building this in 'The Knowledge'

The lad only has a right hand so to keep things simple I sourced a double lever with matching mini V-brakes and kept the transmission simple, too.

A single ring up front with a wide ratio cassette for the rear. (For those who want the details it's a 46 front with 11-32 cassette) SRAM X-5 shifter and derailleur.

A short travel fork and wide riser bars give an upright position, which helps novice or inexperienced riders control the bike.
Had we had the budget then hydraulics and SRAM 3x8 would have featured but we're very happy with the outcome

Butterfly · « **Reply #89 on:** 22 March, 2015, 08:46:53 pm »

It is still absolutely beautiful

20150303_124626 by misssherriff, on Flickr

Torslanda · « **Reply #90 on:** 22 March, 2015, 10:55:13 pm »

Thank you. It's certainly obvious from that picture how comfortable it is!

Butterfly · « **Reply #91 on:** 22 March, 2015, 10:57:56 pm »

It is! I have to balance it carefully - it rides a lot better with front panniers if I have him in the seat, but it is very, very comfortable

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #92 on:** 23 March, 2015, 09:09:48 am »

Two very satisfied customers with one bike there!

Torslanda · « **Reply #93 on:** 28 March, 2015, 07:33:51 pm »

A couple of 'works in progress'

First is a flat bar racer/fast commuter. Based on a new but shop soiled Carrera Gryphon frame with a Kinesis fork.

45cm frame with 54cm top tube, 23mm tyres, 8 speed transmission with room for guards and rack mounts. I'm building two of these, one as shown with red bits and one with blue.

This SAB mountain bike is a build for a customer. He's already had a Voodoo I built for his lad and with a bit of luck this is the second of three because his Mrs wants one as well.

More pics when I've finished them.

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #94 on:** 28 March, 2015, 07:56:57 pm »

Just a thought, can you get frames resprayed?

Karla · « **Reply #95 on:** 28 March, 2015, 08:24:29 pm »

I like Butterfly's Dawes almost as much as I like Clarion's BJ

tiermat · « **Reply #96 on:** 28 March, 2015, 08:27:56 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 March, 2015, 07:56:57 pm

Just a thought, can you get frames resprayed?

I'll answer that for John, though he can give you the full skinny on it.

The answer is "yes he can" TLD's Paul Donohue was done via John. Top job it is too. Hurry up TLD and grow enough to be able to ride it!

Torslanda · « **Reply #97 on:** 29 March, 2015, 12:34:06 am »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 March, 2015, 07:56:57 pm

Just a thought, can you get frames resprayed?

I can get single colour powdercoat - lacquered or not to preference. If H. Lloyd or Velocals can supply them you can have decals too.

What did you have in mind?

Butterfly · « **Reply #98 on:** 29 March, 2015, 06:06:41 pm »

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 March, 2015, 07:56:57 pm

Just a thought, can you get frames resprayed?

My lovely green Dawes was brown and rust coloured when John collected it. It is a lovely job

20150329_170547 by misssherriff, on Flickr

Oscar's dad · « **Reply #99 on:** 29 March, 2015, 06:12:00 pm »

Quote from: Torslanda on 29 March, 2015, 12:34:06 am

Quote from: Oscar's dad on 28 March, 2015, 07:56:57 pm
Just a thought, can you get frames resprayed?

I can get single colour powdercoat - lacquered or not to preference. If H. Lloyd or Velocals can supply them you can have decals too.

What did you have in mind?

Shortly I shall have a frameset to get sprayed and built up. Do I get you to do the whole job or get the respray done locally and do the build myself? I probably should do it myself as it will be another learning opportunity.