So..... cycling - Page 14

Jonny69 · 03-09-2010, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe 90

Things seem to have changed since I last had a bike - back when the Raleigh max was the bike to own.

You know what, it's all got a bit overly complicated. There was a day when you could go buy a bit for your bike and it would just bolt on. Now there are umpteen different sizes for everything

Jonny69 · 05-09-2010, 18:55

Did the Skyride in London today.

Was quite fun, if a little slow. A bit like an organised Critical Mass for kids

Took a few detours and saw a bit of the back of the city, saw someone from work, had some lunch, joined in again and headed home before the rush.

Well worth doing next time if anyone is up for it. Some serious bike pr0n rolling around as well

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Shame I didn't have the camera

Jonny69 · 12-09-2010, 23:19

What is it they say, when the cat is away the mice will play?

So I'm working in the living room. I've fitted my Shimano 105 SLR brake levers and re-wrapped the handlebars in red. I'm not 100% sure I like them and I think I might go back to black, what do you think?

And my god, are Forello/Silva stingy with their handlebar wrap length or what? I had to unwrap them twice to get them to reach

LeperousDust · 13-09-2010, 15:34

They look sweet man, dont worry about them

I've got bright yellow ones, since im a bit of an extrovert at times

To match the yellow tyres and seat

Jonny69 · 15-09-2010, 09:19

Pedals are on with the Viscount with some chrome toeclips and I do have to say I quite like them! They are a little narrow but my commute isn't long enough for it to bother me. I also borrowed the black handlebar wrap off my Raleigh. Just need that ideal saddle now. Pics:

Ignore this one, it's me trying to be arty and failing:

Double annoyance, I went down this morning to find it's got a puncture. No doubt from the road laying works that remain unfinished after 6 weeks now. Sadly, I'm surprised I haven't had a puncture from it already.

LeperousDust · 15-09-2010, 10:28

I had a terrifying front blow out yesterday, on a similar note. After having my rear wheel pinch flatted. Yesterday was not good for me in relation to riding a bike...

Jonny69 · 15-09-2010, 12:00

I can't believe this. Went to go to work (late) and my other bike has got a busted spoke in the back wheel. Poxy roadworks. I'm really annoyed and have complained to the council for compensation.

Jonny69 · 16-09-2010, 23:52

I've been pining for a Raleigh Twenty recently, all stripped down, smoothed and running some period speed equipment. I chopped up another bike and scratch built this frame tonight:

IainB · 17-09-2010, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny69

I've been pining for a Raleigh Twenty recently, all stripped down, smoothed and running some period speed equipment. I chopped up another bike and scratch built this frame tonight

That is COOL as ****

Jonny69 · 18-09-2010, 20:25

Cheers Iain

Finished it off this evening. First stripped it all naked:

Then made a makeshift "spraybooth" on the floor lol:

And a bit of paint drying, bearing repacking and spannering later, voila:

I had some old white pedals somewhere but I lost them almost immediately after I found them, so I nicked the toeclip pedals off my Viscount. I think they might have to stay! The saddle is an eBay cheapy but turns out to be dead comfy on this bike. Just need to add a couple of links to the chain so I can get the rear wheel right to the back of the dropouts. I'm going to ride this to work on Monday

05-09-2010, 18:55	#132
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Did the Skyride in London today. Was quite fun, if a little slow. A bit like an organised Critical Mass for kids Took a few detours and saw a bit of the back of the city, saw someone from work, had some lunch, joined in again and headed home before the rush. Well worth doing next time if anyone is up for it. Some serious bike pr0n rolling around as well . Shame I didn't have the camera __________________

12-09-2010, 23:19	#133
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	What is it they say, when the cat is away the mice will play? So I'm working in the living room. I've fitted my Shimano 105 SLR brake levers and re-wrapped the handlebars in red. I'm not 100% sure I like them and I think I might go back to black, what do you think? And my god, are Forello/Silva stingy with their handlebar wrap length or what? I had to unwrap them twice to get them to reach __________________

13-09-2010, 15:34	#134
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	They look sweet man, dont worry about them I've got bright yellow ones, since im a bit of an extrovert at times To match the yellow tyres and seat __________________

15-09-2010, 09:19	#135
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Pedals are on with the Viscount with some chrome toeclips and I do have to say I quite like them! They are a little narrow but my commute isn't long enough for it to bother me. I also borrowed the black handlebar wrap off my Raleigh. Just need that ideal saddle now. Pics: Ignore this one, it's me trying to be arty and failing: Double annoyance, I went down this morning to find it's got a puncture. No doubt from the road laying works that remain unfinished after 6 weeks now. Sadly, I'm surprised I haven't had a puncture from it already. __________________

15-09-2010, 10:28	#136
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I had a terrifying front blow out yesterday, on a similar note. After having my rear wheel pinch flatted. Yesterday was not good for me in relation to riding a bike... __________________

15-09-2010, 12:00	#137
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I can't believe this. Went to go to work (late) and my other bike has got a busted spoke in the back wheel. Poxy roadworks. I'm really annoyed and have complained to the council for compensation. __________________

16-09-2010, 23:52	#138
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I've been pining for a Raleigh Twenty recently, all stripped down, smoothed and running some period speed equipment. I chopped up another bike and scratch built this frame tonight: __________________

18-09-2010, 20:25	#140
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Cheers Iain Finished it off this evening. First stripped it all naked: Then made a makeshift "spraybooth" on the floor lol: And a bit of paint drying, bearing repacking and spannering later, voila: I had some old white pedals somewhere but I lost them almost immediately after I found them, so I nicked the toeclip pedals off my Viscount. I think they might have to stay! The saddle is an eBay cheapy but turns out to be dead comfy on this bike. Just need to add a couple of links to the chain so I can get the rear wheel right to the back of the dropouts. I'm going to ride this to work on Monday __________________