What are you building today?....

[SPOKE]

Tease😜......

[Michael Maddox]

Nice!

Well...my particular project...

...it came from California, and it's made of WOOD.

[zap]

shuffling items around casa zap studios and a Crumpton is getting re"built".

[dancinkozmo]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DE5y3BiWsAIKu8D.jpg

[gomango]

My Sintesi from the parts bin.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4521/38003200264_3e6cfb5b3e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL). (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr

[jtbadge]

Just gave the MX Leader its first spin around the block after rebuilding with a 5800/6800 mix.

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-29250_28.jpg

[AngryScientist]

something relatively new to me is in the works in the basement.

parts, parts, parts...

https://instagram.fewr1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/t51.2885-15/e35/24332493_376050486183694_5707842709809528832_n.jpg

[msl819]

I’m building confidence. First ride today after a collarbone break in a wreck 5 weeks ago. 12 mile easy spin. Not pain free but much more comfortable than I originally thought and the pain wasn’t at the break site. Felt good to be on the bike spinning and getting comfortable.

[jamesdak]

Well, this...

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166347979.jpg

...will be getting this.

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166654766.jpg

[R3awak3n]

https://i.imgur.com/INQX22s_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

[mhespenheide]

Well, this...

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166347979.jpg

...will be getting this.

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166654766.jpg

Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Master?

[mhespenheide]

My Sintesi from the parts bin.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4521/38003200264_3e6cfb5b3e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL). (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr

Pretty darn sweet for a "parts bin" build!

[type2sam]

Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Master?
I was thinking Diamondback ExpertTG, but perhaps that was later.

[rustychisel]

a pergola

[KarlC]

My Sintesi from the parts bin.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4521/38003200264_3e6cfb5b3e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL). (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr


My LBS has the frame an fork on sale for $1400 man I had a hard time walking away from that.

[gomango]

Thanks for the interest in the Sintesi.

I am the third owner of this frameset. A close friend was the original owner and raced it for two seasons back in the 90s. The next owner built it with DA 7700 and rode it twice in ten years. I bought it when he was clearing his garage.

Two years ago I stripped the DA and it has been hanging on a hook till recently. A friend is building it up for me and I usually just finish his builds with tires, cages, bar tape, saddle etc.

I've owned quite a few Tommasinis over the years and they have always been exceptionally nice riding bikes.

This will be a decent winter project. We are making a few changes since this pic with a different wheelset, bars and some Veloflex Masters. 700x25s barely fit!

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2836/12166038255_c79c41dd42_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/jx58jg)DSCN1308 (https://flic.kr/p/jx58jg) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr

[jamesdak]

Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Master?
Very close, Expert. ;)

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166347987.jpg

[Hindmost]

What is old is new again:

[sales guy]

^^^^^^^ I wish I could find one of those in my size. One of my first real road bikes. Miss those bikes.

[sales guy]

^^^^^^^ I wish I could find one of those in my size. One of my first real road bikes. Miss those bikes. They were really nice. The first few years Diamond Back kept them and their own bikes really nice. Up until like 1998/99.

[8aaron8]

Just finished painting this, still needs to have a final polished but I will be building it this week
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4637/27195564329_366d5e0776_b.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

My Sintesi from the parts bin.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4521/38003200264_3e6cfb5b3e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL). (https://flic.kr/p/ZUdkqL) by gomango1849 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/36270004@N06/), on Flickr

That is VERY cool but yeegads man the DT cable stops are upside down!!

[speedevil]

That is VERY cool but yeegads man the DT cable stops are upside down!!

Wow, you guys don't miss anything, do you?

[sales guy]

Wow, you guys don't miss anything, do you?

Nope. And his rear brake, the cable adjuster, it's on super wrong. The adjuster piece is under the arm not on top with the cable stop. BUT, he could just be doing this to avoid it falling out of the arm/brake itself. He has the same for the front so I am betting it's so they won't fall out.

[DCilliams]

My next projects, not totally sure which is up first: (1) a beat up Bianchi Specialissima for commuting, (2) a De Rosa, or (3) an early Eddy Merckx (De Rosa lugs).

[Black Dog]

Tease😜......
https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697951022&stc=1&d=1512941698

I don't know why that seat post reminds me of this:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/42/92/7d/42927d6dbaa8c922aecd7dd7ac708e17.jpg

[weisan]

When building it, I only have one rule : everything must come from what!s available in the house, no going to the store to pick up additional junk.

Mission accomplished.

Build time : 1.5 hr

If you are interested, google "DIY E-Motion rollers", tons of step by step instructions out there. I modified to make it work with what I have.

[SPOKE]

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697951022&stc=1&d=1512941698

I don't know why that seat post reminds me of this:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/42/92/7d/42927d6dbaa8c922aecd7dd7ac708e17.jpg

That's just too funny!

[8aaron8]

When building it, I only have one rule : everything must come from what!s available in the house, no going to the store to pick up additional junk.

Mission accomplished.

Build time : 1.5 hr

If you are interested, google "DIY E-Motion rollers", tons of step by step instructions out there. I modified to make it work with what I have.

Those a great, well done.

[m_sasso]

When building it, I only have one rule : everything must come from what!s available in the house, no going to the store to pick up additional junk.

Mission accomplished.

Build time : 1.5 hr

If you are interested, google "DIY E-Motion rollers", tons of step by step instructions out there. I modified to make it work with what I have.


Inline skate wheels or casters off the family luggage?

95 Record hub recondition and polish, front ready to lace, rear need a pawl spring and reassembly.

[gomango]

Nope. And his rear brake, the cable adjuster, it's on super wrong. The adjuster piece is under the arm not on top with the cable stop. BUT, he could just be doing this to avoid it falling out of the arm/brake itself. He has the same for the front so I am betting it's so they won't fall out.



Thanks for the help guys, but nothing glued down yet.

Just keeping track of parts so the cats don't get into them. :)

Hasn't hit the rack yet. ( Bike, not the cat!)

Will post finished pics and I'll wager you'll like most of it.

I like Tommasinis quite a bit and this one should be no exception.

[weisan]

the bbright crankset that I ordered is coming in today, should be able to finish up on the build and ride it tomorrow.

[Caballero]

Tease😜......

Any pics of the ??!

[TunaAndBikes]

the bbright crankset that I ordered is coming in today, should be able to finish up on the build and ride it tomorrow.

Thought this gen of R3 didn't have much clearance!
Build plan's to go 650b x how much? Can't wait to see the build

[TimD]

A dart board cabinet.

A Carver Ti fat bike.

[weisan]

Tease😜......
https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697951022&stc=1&d=1512941698

If I didn't see the nago' thingy, I would say Spokey had his eyes set on Jeff's bike.

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697949816&stc=1&d=1511276360

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?p=2278842

[SPOKE]

Any pics of the ??!

It's not complete just yet since I haven't been able to find my steerer tube saw guide since the move to the new house but here you go....

[speedevil]

I'm finishing up my first carbon frame build - an Eddy Merckx LXM with full Campy group. I just have to wrap the handlebars and cut the steerer and it's done. No photos right now, but soon.

[AngryScientist]

wow spoke that's pretty amazing!

[Jeff N.]

I've got a No.22 coming (which I need like a hole-in-the-head).

[Jeff N.]

wow spoke that's pretty amazing!

Mighty fine indeed.

[PaMtbRider]

I've got a No.22 coming (which I need like a hole-in-the-head).
Which model are you getting? A Drifter is on my current want list. There are not a whole lot of reviews out on No. 22 so I will be anxious to hear about your bike, and the whole delivery process.

[wooly]

Going much too slowly...

It’s killing me.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171215/15cb23953ea5a3b1a8bcf43007c5f4cc.jpg

[SPOKE]

Mighty fine indeed.

but there is a second C60 (PLAN colorway) in another box that will get built once I recovery from elbow & shoulder surgery that happens next Thursday.

[Jeff N.]

Which model are you getting? A Drifter is on my current want list. There are not a whole lot of reviews out on No. 22 so I will be anxious to hear about your bike, and the whole delivery process.Great Divide. 10 week wait (it's been about 5 so far). Custom geo, of course. I'll give a shout when it arrives.

[Jeff N.]

but there is a second C60 (PLAN colorway) in another box that will get built once I recovery from elbow & shoulder surgery that happens next Thursday.Hey, best of luck!

[SPOKE]

Hey, best of luck!

Thanks so much Jeff! Nothing like Christmas with your arm in a sling.....again😱😳

[oldpotatoe]

CX-70 hubs laced to DT460DB rims

Basso Delta brake OVH and fix...

BUSY!!

[Geeheeb]

overhauling a poprad disc.

[weisan]

Ready for tomorrow's first ride

[Cicli]

Wei-pal, are both brake levers in tha same place on the bars? Looks wonkey in the photo?

[weisan]

You are right, cicli pal, it does look wonky. I will take a look at it again before I set out for the ride tomorrow, thank you.

[cmg]

just got this earlier this week. built from what was around here. need to tweak. seems to be lighter than the ti frames i have.

[huck*this]

Watching the snow pile up as I put this together.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3859/14677594182_49b3a31184_b.jpg

[Look585]

Cobbling together some classic 90s wheels...

Mavic MR601 Hubs (w/ proper skewers)
Mavic Paris Roubaix SSC Rims (PDM Team provenance)
Wheelsmith Spokes 32x3 (F-DB15, Rds-DB14, Rnds-XL14)
DT Brass Nipples (Pro-loc rear)
Vittoria Pave 27s (late model / green shoulders)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4726/25425403158_a4bd06556b_z_d.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4633/39264443872_eb8a56a725_z_d.jpg

[Mike V]

Nice wheels! Those high thin flanges I'm drooling over the rims
I'm looking for a set myself.


Cobbling together some classic 90s wheels...

Mavic MR601 Hubs (w/ proper skewers)
Mavic Paris Roubaix SSC Rims (PDM Team provenance)
Wheelsmith Spokes 32x3 (F-DB15, Rds-DB14, Rnds-XL14)
DT Brass Nipples (Pro-loc rear)
Vittoria Pave 27s (late model / green shoulders)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4726/25425403158_a4bd06556b_z_d.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4633/39264443872_eb8a56a725_z_d.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

Cobbling together some classic 90s wheels...

Mavic MR601 Hubs (w/ proper skewers)
Mavic Paris Roubaix SSC Rims (PDM Team provenance)
Wheelsmith Spokes 32x3 (F-DB15, Rds-DB14, Rnds-XL14)
DT Brass Nipples (Pro-loc rear)
Vittoria Pave 27s (late model / green shoulders)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4726/25425403158_a4bd06556b_z_d.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4633/39264443872_eb8a56a725_z_d.jpg

VERY nice..nothin' better than tubies..and anyway..tubies are for......












nancys-'pal'...:eek:

[Spdntrxi]

SSC Red label would be better ;)

[David Kirk]

I spent my Christmas afternoon indulging myself by installing a pair of new, smaller, much lighter, brighter and more aero headlights on my toy car. Of course the snow is very deep and it's 4° F outside so it might be some time before I can road test them but working on the car is my favorite thing to do when I feel the need to tinker.

dave

[nesteel]

I spent my Christmas afternoon indulging myself by installing a pair of new, smaller, much lighter, brighter and more aero headlights on my toy car. Of course the snow is very deep and it's 4° F outside so it might be some time before I can road test them but working on the car is my favorite thing to do when I feel the need to tinker.

dave

Nice. Winter's a great time for updates, or just to fix what you broke earlier in the year.

[pinkshogun]

I finished this up Sunday. Originally i had drop bars on this old Univega MTB but it had too much wheel flop. With the commuter bars it evens things out a lot

[john903]

Well after several years in fixed gear mode it is time to switch to gears for awhile. Several of my parts came from the forum of course. Thank You Colonel
Lloyd and Choke for the parts and advice. Here are some before and after pictures, I hope.

[cmbicycles]

I finished this up for my daughter... I staged it with some (not all) of the things she keeps on her bed before I showed it to her all completed.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180101/5a60c53296f06ac3f72f91bd4e9fc903.jpg

[weisan]

CM pal, that's very fine work.

[henrypretz]

I moved a Record 11 group from my ti bike to my CIII.
It rides like a different bike now. Certainly rekindled my affection for this one. (which has always been my favorite anyway)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180101/3a97fd9801de3065ada3267a27704af0.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180101/a9735b944b6d6a18785a2a093d1e3376.jpg

[choke]

Well after several years in fixed gear mode it is time to switch to gears for awhile. Several of my parts came from the forum of course. Thank You Colonel
Lloyd and Choke for the parts and advice. Here are some before and after pictures, I hope.That looks good John....you're welcome, I was glad to help.

[m_sasso]

One of the last of the Lynskey Litespeed frames, 1999 Ultimate.
l
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[weisan]

One of the last of the last of the Lynskey Litespeed frames, 1999 Ultimate.
l
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温故知新.

[PoppaWheelie]

https://i.imgur.com/INQX22s_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

$10k bike in the kitchen, $20 chairs in the dining room. Nicely played. ;)

[dubrat]

Still going on my Hunter

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4590/38566384075_22df5f0a80_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/21KYNmt)IMG_0058 (https://flic.kr/p/21KYNmt) by Dubrat (https://www.flickr.com/photos/62366874@N04/), on Flickr

[oldpotatoe]

DT350 disc rear and dynamo disc front laced to Velocity Ailerons....

Followed by OffTheFrontRacing carbon tubulars laced to WI hubs, Lasers/Race spokes...black on black.

Followed by XT CL laced to Velocity Blunts

Followed by Record laced to TB-14

Followed by Paul SS hubs laced to another set of Ailerons

Not all today, but things are good, wheelbuilding wise. Had a GREAT 2017, looking forward to another good year in 2018..

THANK YOU to all who chose me to build their wheels or OVH their levers.

Peter:hello:

[speedevil]

Finishing up an Eddy Merckx LXM build with Campy Veloce, and working on a Lemond Zurich with a mostly Campy Chorus 3x10 drivetrain and tubulars.

A 1988 Cannondale touring bike is inbound, which currently has 6 speed DT shifters. All consumables will need to be replaced. Has 27" rims, will probably lace the hubs (if they're good) to 700c rims and use Compass 32mm tires. Would like to use suntour command shifters but not sure if they will work with 6 speed SIS.

[simplemind]

Still going on my Hunter


Now that's a STEM, and so many unusual things to look at! :)

[chomeo]

Just finished rebuilding this over the holidays and rode a few miles over New Year day. Frameset and cabling are new. The rest of components were transferred over from an old bike.

I took a chance as I didn't know anything about Enigma. And I'm happy with the result. Frameset/bike was solid both for climbing and descent. Really looking forward to many more miles on this baby.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N0XKFrsYJwFBUXLS5KX2Q4r0FAr-YjMOOdGic_dDNCnjsRkzIIC1xkRww8nKMCG4KGYuDlxnk45pXE nqBNI_n4soTUiAOFvg_DcK2n4OGmCuvTy7C4v62UdfII4NgW6D Uyfd7fL5EZ-wJfO2V9i9tKn1U-JdJHpIdjZTV62caNJ2LvsLlaSV_jOqWATIGlH-dWhxL10VqycpluBl_Y2LFc9lqWOYUN4AXIgBX7tCN9kjRRsP7n Yqf4J87g7-_qpdO5LzS4MbXPDfPBGDgbbsPacBFMSduAYZ7fh7GJjs_zUKbH hjS4HkbgRtJPgL__wdPwNgneolTbp06Y10CBtALorG6AVb1l15 0h8RZdmuD7THxaw7h5e1Kk6dnoXfSt6GXzupCCCcJM3V-C_shmVE_RLdy3-nWFIeEhEbogZnqNp_SeKy693dxFZGVqh8e-MvB-ek-L25PWYywX3a__50Txlw9cdSMMa9V2iYaPfFq8MAX3rMOiAnKRG 3SmHWmHT56p-vZ9DY12eevFCgSYhmms8agMYwBHoTB4o7InVfii9_t9dDgvWaY 3RxeLYzpyXBSwxOr5TBPDiO_Ohva8t8-2R8fHBkr-lz6BIwlk8=w1428-h1071-no

[Keith A]

weisan -- Ride report on your Cervelo?

[marciero]

.

[weisan]

weisan -- Ride report on your Cervelo?

Keith pal, I am not very good in giving ride report but I will do my best.

It's the lightest bike I have ridden so far. About 15 Ibs.

My frame of reference or comparison is with the other carbon bike I have, Cyfac Absolu.

The Cyfac is a full on race bike. It can do everything well.

The first time I was able to really put some serious miles/tests on the cervelo, I remembered getting off the bike and thinking to myself. "Huh, interesting. This is 90% Cyfac at 1/5 of the price. Not a bad deal,"

It seems to me like the designers of cervelo R3 have intentionally built in comfort zone into the bike and they were apparent to me. It's "soft" in all the right places to make it an awesome all-day bike. It doesn't beat you up, in fact, it carasses you as you ride. Ok, I will stop there before it gets all erotic, but you get my point. It's definitely stiff enough for the 25-30 mph high torque paceline flying at full speed, no problem there.

One other aspect of it is, it may or may not appeal to everyone in terms of aesthetics with its sloping top tube, squarish-looking downtube, big fat bottom bracket area. It's designed on a computer, what do you expect? :D
I like it. I like to mix things up, both traditional and the modern.

In a sense, I broke my own rule, not to have duplicates within my collection. It matches the Cyfac the closest in terms of "intended use". I think what I will do is take it out whenever the group I ride with is a bit more mellow, still fast, but doesn't require me to bring my sharpest tool like the Cyfac.

Talking about not duplicating function, I think I just committed the same sin again yesterday when adding this newest member to the team. http://alicehui.com/bike/hampsten/IMG_4247.JPG

I just finished building it yesterday and haven't got the chance to ride it yet and probably won't till it gets a bit warmer over the weekend. I can already tell it's going to ride very similar to the taylor and the Rivendell, both designed to perform optimally with 32-35mm tires. Oh well, having multiple options is a good thing.

[weisan]

.

Good job, M pal!

You are all set.

[Keith A]

Weisan -- Thanks for the information. The Cervelo's have always intrigued me and almost bought one a while back. I know that they had some problems with cracking frames a while back, and a friend of mine went through three frames and finally gave up.

Nice Hampsten :)

[AngryScientist]

Weisan -- Thanks for the information. The Cervelo's have always intrigued me and almost bought one a while back. I know that they had some problems with cracking frames a while back, and a friend of mine went through three frames and finally gave up.

Nice Hampsten :)

my local peloton went cervello crazy a number of years back. one of the lbs's started carrying them and marketing them hard. a bunch of people bought them and literally loved the ride - but they almost all broke in some form or another. i got the impression cervello, at least in the earlier days really pushed the envelope in terms of weight and performance - at the expense of durability. i dont know if they fixed all that, but i know it turned off a whole bunch of people.

[Keith A]

my local peloton went cervello crazy a number of years back. one of the lbs's started carrying them and marketing them hard. a bunch of people bought them and literally loved the ride - but they almost all broke in some form or another. i got the impression cervello, at least in the earlier days really pushed the envelope in terms of weight and performance - at the expense of durability. i dont know if they fixed all that, but i know it turned off a whole bunch of people.Thanks for the info, this issue is what has kept me from purchasing one. I would certainly hope they have resolved this problem by now.

[oldpotatoe]

Thanks for the info, this issue is what has kept me from purchasing one. I would certainly hope they have resolved this problem by now.

buy it and if it cracks, just sell it to weisan...:)

[weisan]

Thanks for the info, this issue is what has kept me from purchasing one. I would certainly hope they have resolved this problem by now.

I won't worry too much about this. Every major brands have reports or incidents of breakage. Besides, I ride on cracked frames all the time. :D

[marciero]

...

Talking about not duplicating function, I think I just committed the same sin again yesterday when adding this newest member to the team. http://alicehui.com/bike/hampsten/IMG_4247.JPG

I just finished building it yesterday and haven't got the chance to ride it yet and probably won't till it gets a bit warmer over the weekend. I can already tell it's going to ride very similar to the taylor and the Rivendell, both designed to perform optimally with 32-35mm tires. Oh well, having multiple options is a good thing.

Another clone of my frame!

[SeanScott]

Was gifted this frame and these older 808s today. Should be a fun budget minded build.
https://i.imgur.com/IDcB9b7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/l7qJsRk.jpg (https://imgur.com/l7qJsRk)

[poff]

Not mine, but just like this will arrive tomorrow.

[weisan]

It was cold as hell today so I stayed indoors all day, sat by the fireplace, took out the knitting needle and started knitting...all done now, used up what is my last pair of older SL23 v1. pacenti rims. Found a stash of them at the co-op a couple of years ago, apparently donated from a bike shop that has closed for business, never had any issue with them except the occasional difficulty with mounting certain tires, has more to do with technique sometimes. These wheels are ready to go into service as soon as the 28mm gravel king tires from cicli pal come in the mall.

I highly recommend Roger Musson's wheelbuilding book (online pdf version). This is how I got started, and truth be told, this is all I use to build my first pair of wheels and subsequently it's practice, practice, practice.
https://www.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php

http://alicehui.com/bike/wheel/IMG_4447.JPG

[Clean39T]

Not mine, but just like this will arrive tomorrow.


Nice!

[Clean39T]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180118/190102c7334b43dd3b7ccc574f924693.jpg

‘17 Trek Procaliber 9.8SL w SID RL, Bonty Kovee Carbon Wheels, XO1 1x w XG1175 10-42, Level TLM brakes, Bonty XXX bar and post, RXL stem, and saddle...and a few other bits/bobs.

If this doesn’t scratch my dirt itch, not sure anything will...

Oh, and this one came from the Big n Tall FB classifieds same as my Emonda SLR.

[zambenini]

If this doesn’t scratch my dirt itch, not sure anything will...

Love that gold chainring. Every bike needs one small gold bit on there.



https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/muppet/images/2/26/Dr_Teeth_pink.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20150625152503


You saying this is your first MTB? Bike like that is a race rocket. (You may be too) but all I'm saying if you don't like mtb give a less stallion-like ride a chance. Fatter tires and droppers are super fun and can really scratch the itch.

[oldpotatoe]

It was cold as hell today so I stayed indoors all day, sat by the fireplace, took out the knitting needle and started knitting...all done now, used up what is my last pair of older SL23 v1. pacenti rims.

http://alicehui.com/bike/wheel/IMG_4447.JPG

Hope you used nipple washers, otherwise-

[Clean39T]

Love that gold chainring. Every bike needs one small gold bit on there.

You saying this is your first MTB? Bike like that is a race rocket. (You may be too) but all I'm saying if you don't like mtb give a less stallion-like ride a chance. Fatter tires and droppers are super fun and can really scratch the itch.

Thanks - I grew up riding hard-tails and rigid MTBs in the 90s, and then transitioned to the road. I've had a few small patches in between where I had an MTB in the garage, but even then I gravitated still to the light/fast end of the spectrum. I've got in my mind that I'm going to race some endurance events this year - maybe 6 Hrs of Mt. Hood, or Cascade 100 - so I figured staying on the light/fast track was a good way to go. But honestly, I have so much to learn and re-learn it's a little mind-boggling. The technology is just insanely different. I'm going to give it a go though. Guess I'm off to reset my password on mtbr.com and try to find some peeps to show me the trails up here...

[KarlC]

Was gifted this frame and these older 808s today. Should be a fun budget minded build.
https://i.imgur.com/IDcB9b7.jpg


Super cool !

[weisan]

Pick this up at the coop today.

http://alicehui.com/bike/coop/IMG_4449.JPG

[sales guy]

This.
It's a custom frame for a shop in Canal Winchester Ohio. It will be displayed at NAHBS. It has a custom made headbadge with the shop logo.

[Clean39T]

This newborn is sleeping inside tonight..

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/86585283b7ba3ee6ca56b2f4347ba070.jpg

Dang, even his signature is cool!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/c7a598c014da1b56be1692276a55c62d.jpg

Any ideas on how to preserve that?

[weisan]

Any ideas on how to preserve that?

You just did.

In a picture. :D

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/c7a598c014da1b56be1692276a55c62d.jpg

I put a strip of transparent airplane tape over the fragile logo of my 20+ year-old Merlin.

[cmbicycles]

Clearcoat, or clear helicopter tape is all I could think of to protect a signature on a bike. I have one from merckx on a bike that I thought about trying to preserve it with either method. The clearcoat wasnt a practical option as im not that good a painter and I thought about how solvents in the clear may actually remove the signature, or just make it look really bad, or it would get pulled off if the tape got dirty and had to be removed. So I'm just going to enjoy it as long as it lasts and not worry.

[Clean39T]

So I'm just going to enjoy it as long as it lasts and not worry.

You just did. In a picture. :D


Wise words. If it rubs off, all the more incentive to take a trip to Italy...

[weisan]

Clean pal, I can't wait to see you on your new steed.

http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/imageBank/d/diamondwhite.jpg

https://www.phrases.org.uk/images/on-the-pigs-back.gif

[Clean39T]

Clean pal, I can't wait to see you on your new steed.

http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/imageBank/d/diamondwhite.jpg

https://www.phrases.org.uk/images/on-the-pigs-back.gif

Ha ha, love it!

So...do I do Chorus to preserve the white/black thing...or SR because it's SR...??

[Keith A]

This newborn is sleeping inside tonight..
Very nice!

[oldpotatoe]

This newborn is sleeping inside tonight..

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/86585283b7ba3ee6ca56b2f4347ba070.jpg

Dang, even his signature is cool!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180119/c7a598c014da1b56be1692276a55c62d.jpg

Any ideas on how to preserve that?

Beautiful and not even cracked!!

Clear tape but even that will yellow over time. Depending on how it's written, with what, some clear spray but that might 'dissolve' it.

It would look great with Potenza or maybe 2018 Centaur also..or Record..just Campag...Andy would approve.

[Clean39T]

It would look great with Potenza or maybe 2018 Centaur also..or Record..just Campag...Andy would approve.

It would be a bit of a crime to put anything other than Campy on a bike called "La Dolce Vita" :cool:

I think I'm going to start with Chorus11 5-arm and Record/Nemesis wheels to get it built this weekend, and then decide if I switch it over to some new SR11 and Shamals at some point, or sell that stuff off instead to replenish the bike account...

[Clean39T]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180126/7b011fe39eb0397b3e077b6ab3a474f9.jpg

Build done, but it’s raining buckets for the foreseeable future, so I won’t be riding it outside or taking proper photos for a bit..

The green Pave tires won’t be staying...though they look better than I expected.

And I need to dial in saddle setback a bit since this is my first time trying a Cambium.

[jtbadge]

Build done, but it’s raining buckets for the foreseeable future, so I won’t be riding it outside or taking proper photos for a bit..

The green Pave tires won’t be staying...though they look better than I expected.

And I need to dial in saddle setback a bit since this is my first time trying a Cambium.

That looks super awesome. After a half-hearted fling with silver (never changed the headset), I decided my Rock Lobster needs to have a black cockpit. That post and stem look nice - which Deda model are they? No problems with the tall saddle rails?

[Clean39T]

That looks super awesome. After a half-hearted fling with silver (never changed the headset), I decided my Rock Lobster needs to have a black cockpit. That post and stem look nice - which Deda model are they? No problems with the tall saddle rails?

Thanks. The picture doesn't really capture the blue bands on the frame/fork that match the headset spacers - probably my favorite aspect of it..

The post is a Deda Superzero in Polish on Black. And the stem is a Deda Trentacinque Elementi in the same. 25mm setback on the post. 130mm stem.

It seems like the rails are supported well, so I'm not expecting issues, but we'll see when I get it out for a ride!

[Clean39T]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180326/abaf870ebe3a8f7ca4cd64c542f98ae7.jpg

DT and rear brake cable routing has been easy, just gotta poke the rear derailleur cable though and I’ll be off n’ running...

Will be SR11 (except R11 shifters), Superleggera finish kit, Flite Kit Carbonio, Shamal Ultras, Challenge SB 27s or Vittoria Cora’s G+, Elite red/white cages, and SuperCaz red lower, black upper tape.

[KarlC]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180326/abaf870ebe3a8f7ca4cd64c542f98ae7.jpg

DT and rear brake cable routing has been easy, just gotta poke the rear derailleur cable though and I’ll be off n’ running...

Will be SR11 (except R11 shifters), Superleggera finish kit, Flite Kit Carbonio, Shamal Ultras, Challenge SB 27s or Vittoria Cora’s G+, Elite red/white cages, and SuperCaz red lower, black upper tape.

Wow looking good

[speedevil]

Overhauling my 1989 Cannondale ST600 - it's not been an easy build. issues with the old headset which has been replaced - issue with the BB which has been replaced - issues with the rear hub cones and cups which is still not resolved. The original rims are 27" which severely limits tire choices. I may be able to save the rear hub, but no guarantee.

When it's all said and done, there will be new dual-pivot brake calipers and new TRP RRL levers. 700c rims laced to NOS hubs, 35mm Compass tires, and a new Selle Anatomica saddle.

Should be a very nice ride when I finally get this all together.

[hokoman]

Still deciding how to build this up. I have 6703 triple group with shimano cable disc. R685 or whatever the ultegra hydro group is, shimano ot triple group with Jones bars, or retro Paul group with flat bars..... decisions!

[weaponsgrade]

I built this manual machine a few days go to try and learn manuals. There's a ton of YouTube videos showing various versions. My little modification was to make one that could be more easily stored. The stabilizer cross-bar piece can be removed by pulling out wooden dowels.


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/812/27168777748_08d7095c5e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HoP65y)IMG_5819 (https://flic.kr/p/HoP65y) by twinkle stars (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163481448@N08/), on Flickr

[SPOKE]

Started my DK Onesto last Sunday. I didn't snap any pics but will get some up soon. I've had this frameset for about 2 years now and just haven't been in the right mood to get it put together with estate settlements and surgeries.

Anyway I did get the Colnago Ottanta5 completed that was shown earlier in this thread and have taken it out for two shakedown rides.

[jamesdak]

Well, this...

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166347979.jpg

...will be getting this.

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166654766.jpg

And as an update, all above is now this! :banana::banana:

http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/166799408.jpg

[R3awak3n]

Still deciding how to build this up. I have 6703 triple group with shimano cable disc. R685 or whatever the ultegra hydro group is, shimano ot triple group with Jones bars, or retro Paul group with flat bars..... decisions!

you don't want cable disc, trust me. I just put R685 on my elephant and has taken the bike to another level (at least in terms of braking), also put r8000 RD and very happy with the shifting.

[spacemen3]

And as an update, all above is now this! :banana::banana:
That looks like great fun! A very nice, balanced build. What handlebars are you using?

[jamesdak]

That looks like great fun! A very nice, balanced build. What handlebars are you using?

Nitto Noodles (Mod 177)

[donevwil]

I built this manual machine a few days go to try and learn manuals. There's a ton of YouTube videos showing various versions.

OK, I had no idea what a manual was let alone how it was related to cycling so I Googled it. Thanks for the Tuesday morning education.

[AZR3]

Waiting on wheels/tires and shifters for my Exploro, can't wait to get it out and hit some trails

[rousseau]

I never fail to be amazed and impressed by all the Campy enthusiasts who have congregated in this corner of the internets. I feel like I've found my tribe.

Missed this thread the first time around. The post below got me right in the solar plexus with a powerful mix of emotions: envy, longing, admiration...


My next projects, not totally sure which is up first: (1) a beat up Bianchi Specialissima for commuting, (2) a De Rosa, or (3) an early Eddy Merckx (De Rosa lugs).
https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697951062&stc=1&d=1513005329

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697951063&stc=1&d=1513005337

https://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=1697951064&stc=1&d=1513005349

[jtbadge]

Cold season is in full effect across the country (and I'm nursing a minor injury here in SoCal), let's see what builds you have going on.

I picked this up complete for essentially no money, rebuilding it from the frame up (besides the Cane Creek 40 it came with).

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/all-city-macho-man-2-electric-boogaloo-39014_1.jpg

Build includes some nice handbuilt wheels and 2x10 SRAM clutch group. Trying out a 46t/33t chainring combo with 11/32 cassette. Going to give RevoX cantis a shot, but might settle for TRP CX8.4s.

Also, since bottle cages are a hot topic tonight, this came with some Velo-Orange knock-offs of the King Iris Cage that are somehow more expensive and flimsier than the Kings?

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/all-city-macho-man-2-electric-boogaloo-39014_2.jpg

(PSA: see how I added similar content to an existing thread instead of creating a new one?)

[Clean39T]

Put 700x32s on my Felt Breed that's built for 650x47s - should be able to swap wheels for road training vs. gravel days...

Got PDW fenders ready to go, just need the mounting kit from Felt.

Also put narrower flared bars on there, but now have ridiculous cables up front.

.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181115/b8a29cf4fb1cbed5d57a2cd07cd18204.jpg

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[cachagua]

That All-City up there is the Space Horse? I'm sorta cruising one of those on eBay but I'd like to hear your impression before I bite.

Me, I'm grudgingly building up the Soma Stanyan I can't seem to sell here. Help me out, y'all: should I go full Suntour XC-Pro with twist-shifters on a Lauterwasser handlebar, and White Ind/TB14 wheels? Or, kickback 2-speed with a banana seat & sissy bar?

("None of the above" is only allowed as an answer if you're gonna buy it.)

Extra credit question: should I braze canti posts on it, raise the brake bridge to increase tire clearance, and have it powder-coated lemon-chiffon yellow? This would be a pretty desperate direction to go in, because doing it right would require a new fork too...

I don't respond well to the onset of winter. Never have.

[sparky33]

That’s a smart mod with the removable stabilizer. Is there anything that limits how far you back the bike can rotate? I’ve seen some that essentially bungee the front wheel.

...and how are your manual skills progressing?

I built this manual machine a few days go to try and learn manuals. There's a ton of YouTube videos showing various versions. My little modification was to make one that could be more easily stored. The stabilizer cross-bar piece can be removed by pulling out wooden dowels.


https://farm1.staticflickr.com/812/27168777748_08d7095c5e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HoP65y)IMG_5819 (https://flic.kr/p/HoP65y) by twinkle stars (https://www.flickr.com/photos/163481448@N08/), on Flickr

[cnighbor1]

Ask for photos

[Tony]

That’s a smart mod with the removable stabilizer. Is there anything that limits how far you back the bike can rotate? I’ve seen some that essentially bungee the front wheel.

...and how are your manual skills progressing?

These really don't work. There's a huge difference when the bike is moving compared to using this "manual machine"
The best way I learned was just looping the bike until I was getting comfortable
finding balance.

[jtbadge]

That All-City up there is the Space Horse? I'm sorta cruising one of those on eBay but I'd like to hear your impression before I bite.

This is the Macho Man, but I've had both (this is actually my second Macho Man). The Space Horse is a great bike, I ended up preferring the tighter handling of the Macho Man, especially since I am not using the rack mounts or extra load capacity that is available on the Space Horse. Hard to go wrong, though!

[d_douglas]

I am rebuilding my old Speedvagen with newer Record parts. All I can say is that Campy stuff is just so sexy. I had Chorus on there for years and it was beautiful, but the new crankarms and the carbon crazy derailleurs are just gorgeous.

I know Dura Ace and Sram RED are also amazing, but Campy just makes me smile.

[Luwabra]

Cold season is in full effect across the country (and I'm nursing a minor injury here in SoCal), let's see what builds you have going on.

I picked this up complete for essentially no money, rebuilding it from the frame up (besides the Cane Creek 40 it came with).

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/all-city-macho-man-2-electric-boogaloo-39014_1.jpg

Build includes some nice handbuilt wheels and 2x10 SRAM clutch group. Trying out a 46t/33t chainring combo with 11/32 cassette. Going to give RevoX cantis a shot, but might settle for TRP CX8.4s.

Also, since bottle cages are a hot topic tonight, this came with some Velo-Orange knock-offs of the King Iris Cage that are somehow more expensive and flimsier than the Kings?

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/all-city-macho-man-2-electric-boogaloo-39014_2.jpg

(PSA: see how I added similar content to an existing thread instead of creating a new one?)


ill be building up a poprad since you got this awesome deal ;) im not sad it didn't sell. but today is a good day for a new ice cream truck :banana: pics to follow snows a coming

[cachagua]

This is the Macho Man, but I've had both... ended up preferring the tighter handling of the Macho Man...


Thank you for that bit of information, I'm sure I would prefer the same. Glad I didn't jump right onto the Space Horse I saw.

Anyway the seller's asking a little more than "essentially no money" for it!

[CSKeller]

...All I can say is that Campy stuff is just so sexy..., but the new crankarms and the carbon crazy derailleurs are just gorgeous.

I know Dura Ace and Sram RED are also amazing, but Campy just makes me smile.

^^This x1,000!!!

I hope to build up my custom titanium Gängl with Record 12 this weekend. I robbed the Record 10 from it to build up the steel Gängl. Looking forward to having it back on the road.

[jtbadge]

Finished up that Macho Man today:

https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=230617

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/all-city-macho-man-2-electric-boogaloo-39014_8.jpg

[bfd]

Sorry how do you delete a post? I’m having trouble posting a pic

[redir]

This is a little bit different but I just finished building this PC from spare parts to run Zwift. First ride last night... Interesting.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Pxiw7sBnGbDCETvzoofx1Rwxotrsf1PLyYpNGkuAx5GEv5lu1v ejXvj3ddB1OO6IHz18v-LeeAlbDAd9l1ICWaOHVH_4MJYdX8rVJrI8KpOR_JhEnP6lxITq ZnO_-uJLTK9bFFJK-v0b2LrGrsimGOCsvuL7theSa1KF8rqm19ptTOJUJATBPrQUlvb w-doLYOth1hhGFojnN2_NhiPCMVhFVce7iiJwxQY7ikTRzWfY_p8 3hyZ8wDLImF2VnLRXUxpbWD3NtTM9ZQtZ2qn5Iubbhhk2D5caK nG-7DuqTT3KXvx0ur-Q2insse-0C2mqV1wXt8R5YSbIHPPqOVK9YYmyP9I1aKX2fh-iEVlk-wryM62enG28Kso-mUKqivr8pcnZZg2C6nTUta0HqM7oFDxSF8WOwsNM9pndFgVw4u Bw3CtIk1Lo5EKm_qiLgqE00IRq00HeOHwLuYI4oWLtlY4-VgPi7_h7WIZbuF_Q6ZGklEW9oGJmbPJjyvgmLsNH9lJ79XQWS1 XTAfm2mVbTK8QH0MgcHJ51RckkJvLiSXJyGyjLts_TkQIs5m-MWIBXsXWWL4ISwUckbJ96zKLSLvF4HK3awxou3qHuacBtmxHD9 RYeOo2DITy0bc5R-SgOU7EUDWrdYJxEFDviJLVpDuXkUA=w708-h944-no

[MikeD]

Sorry how do you delete a post? I’m having trouble posting a pic


You can't. You can edit but not delete.

[easyE]

Still deciding how to build this up. I have 6703 triple group with shimano cable disc. R685 or whatever the ultegra hydro group is, shimano ot triple group with Jones bars, or retro Paul group with flat bars..... decisions!

LOVE this color! Any full build photos yet?

[hokoman]

LOVE this color! Any full build photos yet?I added an XT double up front, but this is from a 718 Cycles mini tour from this summer. I know, non drive side photo, but I was on my way out of the campsite and just took a photo!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181127/2b25ce2ce34803897890f86afba63f37.jpg

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[easyE]

I added an XT double up front, but this is from a 718 Cycles mini tour from this summer. I know, non drive side photo, but I was on my way out of the campsite and just took a photo!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181127/2b25ce2ce34803897890f86afba63f37.jpg

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Wow love the Jones bars on there! Looks properly comfortable. Gotta have the camp flip flops too - well done! Any chance you know what RAL code that color is?

[hokoman]

Wow love the Jones bars on there! Looks properly comfortable. Gotta have the camp flip flops too - well done! Any chance you know what RAL code that color is?

No idea. I actually don't care for the color!

[oldpotatoe]

No pix but a OTFR carbon rim to Bitex rear hub for a formite and overhauling 2 UltraShift levers for another..good day for it..cold, way windy..

[merlincustom1]

Gotta replace Chorus 11 ergo cables/housing today.

[easyE]

Stripping the paint off my older SC Highball frame, considering Spray Bike. Will post photos!

[kgbianchi]

1697970748

[rccardr]

Oooohhhh, that Kvale is lovely.

[Waldo]

Replacing Campy Skeletons with Suntour Superbes because the jersey tells me I should...

(I know the front brake is missing the barrel adjuster)

[SPOKE]

my bike cave and machine shop is nearly complete!! All that's left is some small trim out items, install floor up stairs and some landscaping.
Once I get the CO I plan to start moving some equipment in.

[easyE]

my bike cave and machine shop is nearly complete!! All that's left is some small trim out items, install floor up stairs and some landscaping.
Once I get the CO I plan to start moving some equipment in.

Definitely need some interior photos!

[572cv]

This is a big day in the rebuilding of this model! It is the first time it has been in assembled form for many decades. My grandmother and grandfather took a steamship in the mid 30's to Australia, Bali, Japan and Hawaii and I think Tahiti.

When they came back through Japan, my grandmother bought this model for my mother, who was too small to come on the voyage. It is hand made, of individual sticks or slats or slabs of bamboo. Some of them are flamed to give a caramel color and sheen, all are treated in some way to change the texture. The main house comes apart: The roof lifts off, and the ceiling is set up to lock the four walls together. Lift this off, and one can see the floor of the room with the six tatami mats. There is a scroll hanging on the back wall. All the shoji screens slide, but I haven't sourced rice paper yet to refinish them. There are two pivoting open front boxes on two corners, which have the cold weather or storm panels for their respective facades within. On the left of the house is a kitchen shed, with a stove, pots, a wood pile and a well, with buckets on a string. Right behind the house, between the kitchen and the house, is a privy, with an open urinal facing in and a toilet with an operating door. There is a soil drawer under the toilet. The detail is amazing, and some of the pieces, like the roofing tiles, exquisitely done. It describes carefully and lovingly life in another time and place. I admired it when I was a kid, and my Mom gave me the box with the parts last year.

I have carefully rebuilt this from MANY pieces. Some I could figure out where old glue lines lined up, which could be seen with a loupe. Some I could locate where there was a shadow line, the mark of time. And in a few places there were numbers written on the back, to show where things went. The model was designed to be easily disasembled so you can see everything easily. I've still got some ways to go, but at this point it can be understood as a composition. There is a ruler (good ol' US feet and inches, the system that put a man on the moon) in front so you can get a sense of scale.

As near as I can gather, this kind of craft was not uncommon in the years leading up to WWII, but disappeared almost entirely in '37-8 when imperial Japan began to make its move. If any of you have ever seen such a thing as this, and can help me shed light on it, I'd be happy to know more about it.

Anyway, that's what I've been building today.:)

[Plum Hill]

572cv - now that’s neat!

[572cv]

572cv - now that’s neat!

Thanks! It has been fun, albeit painstaking. A nice break at this time of year!

[SPOKE]

Definitely need some interior photos!

Nothing in it right now....did get the HVAC connected to power and running this past week. Once completed I plan to move my welding equipment and frame jig in. I'll also start moving in some of the bike collection up stairs and setup an area for builds and repairs.
Maybe by Late January I'll have My HAAS toolroom mill and toolroom lathe installed😀

[oldpotatoe]

DT350 laced to some screaming good deals on HED tubular rims..then off to New Zealand..thanks sir!!

[Brian Smith]

Nothing in it right now....did get the HVAC connected to power and running this past week. Once completed I plan to move my welding equipment and frame jig in. I'll also start moving in some of the bike collection up stairs and setup an area for builds and repairs.
Maybe by Late January I'll have My HAAS toolroom mill and toolroom lathe installed😀

That structure looks pretty tidy. Kinda small for any bike making needing CNC equipment, is that the goal? Or are you rather making tools in that toolroom?
:fight:

[dookie]

Santa is pleased with the boy this year...

Bought used. Not exactly "built", but stripped all the cool stuff from the 20" and raided dad's parts bin too. 21lbs. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181203/5e055b7f5b5be5535da743a4b8eece7d.jpg

[rccardr]

A Faema Merckx.
My fourth attempt.
This one is the best yet.

[SPOKE]

That structure looks pretty tidy. Kinda small for any bike making needing CNC equipment, is that the goal? Or are you rather making tools in that toolroom?
:fight:

It is a bit smaller than I really wanted but there’s enough room to get the machines in there and have enough room to work. The goal really isn’t to make a bunch of frames.....just feed the need to make things in general when I retire.

[BassoBry]

Thinking about 650b on a beat up Colnago Mexico as a weird rat rod that will surely piss some folks off. It's a unique situation though, and I would never do it to a mint one. The frame is like a size and a half too large, so I'm dragging my feet on putting $500 into it. Could be weird though! :cool: Oh, and it's SL MS with chrome lugs.

[prototoast]

My latest frame build.

[Lewis Moon]

Built this up on Saturday and rode it Sunday.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BqkRhuCNKFlnQkPgVzwh4T3ZrtSbcOJESCwQchhzIsIkaK_xtT GWhtHH26A7vayFZYcRHa_spJ44KneC_Myw5LQ1GeO6onMbY_j8 CUCUVwi0b96v6Bc9jLu00S-jaTyttjDMrpSYXxA4qz5GlTTf6NoHFYLGKV0WGgl6qNJ2yeOVo 796WV58LRA-F5dxa1YByZI3-nJQQoEpNf32x4i4ZXuKKjPgjwCNmdonpMHIQ6pI1BSYHOTDp1R pz4qST0qZDM4eMj6_vJ2df5WOwV4l48AHUXZIlSdEOjV4Z-IE07yuHPKTUGpA77vllu1QYZi0He3hwCFJLgob5K-CV1C0z7gbJYV4N1Xsb7Ecl3L26vrCumoEepA6uU_7ULxMfjv3p XCBhWoqVevgvl6Z4P8qC8pTsr36sBg_irrVBSYfvy7Vjxxbpx3 1N29OFC7PlSNnBoKLuuEG-I8LOnY4bzWwzgDoJAHYpk13oGdPYsrF4mebz1dgkcPZ6lqpSKM 0CAbuMNPrKV53cI1U-R3s1DiMbgXjtUA4kQiVCDyubS5xrCyuzxVNTg8eA7oO7Z7Ple2 PuaVKtscIZrNdUvtGj7_LjbexryHYRYBsLUFf-V_K6TcOk2ApkmhMFt0bfvGT4-CVgRrQgenCjiXPUE-Ijh0MQJ1X=w978-h626-no

[Brian Smith]

It is a bit smaller than I really wanted but there’s enough room to get the machines in there and have enough room to work. The goal really isn’t to make a bunch of frames.....just feed the need to make things in general when I retire.

Gotcha, I can relate to that. It's fun to tinker when you don't actually need to get something done other than tinkering. Let me know if I can be of assistance, after the rigging and electrical is done.

[SPOKE]

Gotcha, I can relate to that. It's fun to tinker when you don't actually need to get something done other than tinkering. Let me know if I can be of assistance, after the rigging and electrical is done.

Thanks so much Brian!

[Keith A]

Built this up on Saturday and rode it Sunday.
Picture isn't working :help:

[weaponsgrade]

My latest frame build.

That looks awesome. Do you have any other prior experience working with carbon?

[prototoast]

That looks awesome. Do you have any other prior experience working with carbon?

I took the Bohemian framebuilding course two years ago. This is my fourth frame (1 in the class, 3 in my garage). I still need to bag and bake it, but so far it's looking pretty good.

[Lewis Moon]

Picture isn't working :help:

Google photos

[pinkshogun]

nothing too heavy, just getting these ready for spring

[kgbianchi]

Just need to figure out what saddle to go with? Rolls or vintage Selle Italia

1697971037

[jtbadge]

My "new" MX Leader reissue came in yesterday. Motorola paint and plenty of clearance for 28s on wide rims - what's not to love?

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-25th-anniversary-39194_2.jpg

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-25th-anniversary-39194_4.jpg

Just need to decide on silver vs. black cockpit to go with these wheels and a grey/black Ultegra 6800/DA 9000 groupset.

[gomango]

A Sage "Musky" fly rod from a blank.

It's an 11 weight, built for big northerns and muskies here in Minnesota.

Probably work for tarpon as well when we visit my folks down in the Gulf.

http://www.mudhole.com/assets/images/products/Sage-MUSKY-Fly-Rod-Blank-1190-4-MUSKEY_media-1.jpg

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[Clean39T]

My "new" MX Leader reissue came in yesterday. Motorola paint and plenty of clearance for 28s on wide rims - what's not to love?

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-25th-anniversary-39194_2.jpg

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-25th-anniversary-39194_4.jpg

Just need to decide on silver vs. black cockpit to go with these wheels and a grey/black Ultegra 6800/DA 9000 groupset.Awesome! Look forward to hearing how this rides compared to your OG Leader...

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[jtbadge]

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-25th-anniversary-39194_5.jpg

Almost there...

Not crazy about the post, waiting on some new pedals, and trying to decide if it needs a white saddle.

[weisan]

looking good, jt pal.

The only thing that might make it look better is a silver finish crankset.

[cmbicycles]

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-25th-anniversary-39194_5.jpg

Almost there...

Not crazy about the post, waiting on some new pedals, and trying to decide if it needs a white saddle.Nitto post, or a Dura Ace 7410 post, would look great as would silver cranks. My 7-11 bike is a work in progress, built with what I thought I wanted, then ride and change as opportunity presents itself. Many motorola team bikes had white tape and black saddle, so if a modernized team-replica is the look you are after its good with that saddle.

[jtbadge]

Nitto/Sim-Works (by Nitto)/DA7410 are the short list for seatposts.

The only silver cranks I would want is Dura-Ace 9000 or White Industries, and those are both still hard to come by under $200, so no rush there.

[montag]

Almost there...

Not crazy about the post, waiting on some new pedals, and trying to decide if it needs a white saddle.

That’s a beauty. I like the black saddle, personally.

[Hilltopperny]

Post and beamhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/da893fb8744632c22536867d39e52ba1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/eb293f251d03dffe7f29d0667a73011b.jpg

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[paredown]

Post and beamhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/da893fb8744632c22536867d39e52ba1.jpg

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Wow--that's some serious reposting!

Your place or a clients?

[Hilltopperny]

Wow--that's some serious reposting!



Your place or a clients?Client

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[zmalwo]

I want to build a Chinarello F10 Disc but also don't want to die from mid ride disintegration so kind of debating.

[paredown]

Client

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Very nice work!. Looks like it is insulated well, ready for those NY winters!

[Hilltopperny]

Very nice work!. Looks like it is insulated well, ready for those NY winters!Yes, it was an absolute wreck when we started the project! Started with the roof and then a full gut and now the remodel ahead. It's up on the Great Sacandaga, so needs all the insulation it can get!

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[R3awak3n]

Yes, it was an absolute wreck when we started the project! Started with the roof and then a full gut and now the remodel ahead. It's up on the Great Sacandaga, so needs all the insulation it can get!

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Are you a general contractor?

[Hilltopperny]

Are you a general contractor?Yes

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[john903]

My winter rebuild/overhaul of my old Hampsten. new and or upgraded parts new bar wrap and ohh my favorite part my new to me Hyperon tubulars with Veloflex tubies. Hopefully done next week. Oh I bought some nice brass barrel adjusters from Kirk frame works, these will probably be the only thing I can afford from Kirk the are purty. Oh and yes yes dont worry the bike is just resting on that clamp I was just getting ready to repostion the frame when I took the picture.

[Tabl10s]

Pinarello F8 w/Foo-Foo parts to hopefully get it to 13lbs which might be unobtainium.

Update: The target goal was easy(13.07 w/CLX 50's and should hit 12 with my 32's). Just got the SL6 and aiming for 11lbs.

[weisan]

http://alicehui.com/bike/wheel/IMG_1659.jpg

[rePhil]

Interesting name for a wheel brand...Oval. I have a pair of 733's. Nice wheels.






http://alicehui.com/bike/wheel/IMG_1659.jpg

[weisan]

Interesting name for a wheel brand...Oval. I have a pair of 733's. Nice wheels.

Honestly don't know anything about OVAL. I salvaged the rim from the co-op a few weeks ago, happened to have a 18h hub sitting around, decided to go ahead and build it up. Also got a matching rear OVAL wheel from a friend several months ago who got it from another friend who had left behind after he passed away from cancer.


It's really interesting how seemingly unrelated events come together and produce a result like this.

[rePhil]

Oval was/is the house brand for ASI (Fuji, Kestrel, etc). I don't have many miles on mine but they have been solid.


Honestly don't know anything about OVAL. I salvaged the rim from the co-op a few weeks ago, happened to have a 18h hub sitting around, decided to go ahead and build it up. Also got a matching rear OVAL wheel from a friend several months ago who got it from another friend who had left behind after he passed away from cancer.


It's really interesting how seemingly unrelated events come together and produce a result like this.

[Highpowernut]

Grandsons push bike rebuild.
Probably most fun I’ve had lately.
Paint the frame, grease the wheel bearings, they hardly turned.

Will finish paint tomorrow with a bright green. Then put together and wait for the downtube decals to show up.


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[climbgdh]

Building something nothing to do with bikes. Heavy work bench for my small woodworking shop that I’m slowly getting set up. I’m happy with how it turned out. I have drawers for storage of tools etc installed now but don’t have a decent picture of it.

[weisan]

Oval was/is the house brand for ASI (Fuji, Kestrel, etc). I don't have many miles on mine but they have been solid.

I see, thanks for the info.

Just finished the build.

Front is 527, rear 745

http://alicehui.com/bike/wheel/IMG_1664.jpg

[weisan]

Shimano 5800 11s hub
Pacenti Forza rear 32h rim

http://alicehui.com/bike/wheel/IMG_1804.jpg

[Clean39T]

Making progress - just got stringing to do, and then figuring out the fender situation, and connecting the lamp and decaleur. Flite Ti is just a placeholder..
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[rePhil]

Is the Flite for sale?


Making progress - just got stringing to do, and then figuring out the fender situation, and connecting the lamp and decaleur. Flite Ti is just a placeholder..
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[ls1togo]

new to me..have a Legend Ti, want to see what the Ottrott fuss is all about plus it'll fit better....

[grateful]

New to me. Designed by Steve, built by Moots. Will be getting shiny Chorus 10. Deda cockpit incoming.

[rccardr]

That Tournesol is nice, and an interesting mix of components.

[Clean39T]

Is the Flite for sale?Yes, it's in my "fancy things" listing..

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[Clean39T]

That Tournesol is nice, and an interesting mix of components.Thanks. It's SunXCD w 28/44, XT 11-32, Nitto stuff, RX100 levers, Paul brakes, WI rear hub, SON front, Pacenti rims. Pretty straightforward build.

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[rePhil]

PM sent on the Flite Ti

Yes, it's in my "fancy things" listing..

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[paredown]

Mine is non-cycling related...

Long story here, but the slate floor and everything around the slate has been redone by me, including installing the new door and windows...

[Dave M]

New to me. DA 7400 build in process.

[Pearsom]

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/eddy-merckx-mx-leader-25th-anniversary-39194_5.jpg

Almost there...

Not crazy about the post, waiting on some new pedals, and trying to decide if it needs a white saddle.

Very nice. FWIW, I think Motorola rode black saddles, with the white bar tape and black hoods... just like you have it built up now.

[Hilltopperny]

Kirk inox/jks special. Finally found some time to build it up today!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/a7f77d72372f5362cbcb8ce3f67493fe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/4916f1a358510273037a18617ab392bd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/c2772e986ffad9fdee7c16963cad3027.jpg

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[Hilltopperny]

Mine is non-cycling related...

Long story here, but the slate floor and everything around the slate has been redone by me, including installing the new door and windows...Looks good! What did you use for underneath the slate? I've never installed slate tile before. Is it a cement board underlayment and mud?

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[Clean39T]

Kirk inox/jks special. Finally found some time to build it up today!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/a7f77d72372f5362cbcb8ce3f67493fe.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/4916f1a358510273037a18617ab392bd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/c2772e986ffad9fdee7c16963cad3027.jpg

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[Hilltopperny]

Swoooon!

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using TapatalkLooking forward to getting it out, but will likely have to travel to get away from the salty roads here.

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[paredown]

Looks good! What did you use for underneath the slate? I've never installed slate tile before. Is it a cement board underlayment and mud?

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I've been using Schluter Ditra plastic membrane--goes down with thinset, and then regular thinset on top to set the slate. (First I doubled up on the plywood with a second layer screwed down to the subfloor.)

I've done cement board as well,, but I like the Ditra version better--lighter and more isolation from cracking. I did the kitchen floor with the same slate (bought a pallet way back for a song, and have slowly been using it), and it has been down for almost 10 years, and have had zero problems (although in that case I also reinforced the joists because the span for the floor joists was a little long...)

[Hilltopperny]

I've been using Schluter Ditra plastic membrane--goes down with thinset, and then regular thinset on top to set the slate. (First I doubled up on the plywood with a second layer screwed down to the subfloor.)

I've done cement board as well,, but I like the Ditra version better--lighter and more isolation from cracking. I did the kitchen floor with the same slate (bought a pallet way back for a song, and have slowly been using it), and it has been down for almost 10 years, and have had zero problems (although in that case I also reinforced the joists because the span for the floor joists was a little long...)I like the look of it. My buddy has some pretty big slabs of blue slate that were the original sidewalk around his home. Always wanted to incorporate them somewhere in one of my projects.

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[Morgul Bismark]

Kirk inox/jks special. Finally found some time to build it up today!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190105/a7f77d72372f5362cbcb8ce3f67493fe.jpg
Love this so much! I just started the process of getting a Kirk. For months leading up to making a final decision one option I had been considering was very similar to this in terms of color scheme. Ultimately I'm going in a different direction, but this really is very very nice. Cant wait to see the build finalized. Congratulations!

[Hilltopperny]

Love this so much! I just started the process of getting a Kirk. For months leading up to making a final decision one option I had been considering was very similar to this in terms of color scheme. Ultimately I'm going in a different direction, but this really is very very nice. Cant wait to see the build finalized. Congratulations!Thanks! You can't go wrong no matter what you choose. Joe Bell and Dave Kirk are both wizards in their respective work!

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[paredown]

I like the look of it. My buddy has some pretty big slabs of blue slate that were the original sidewalk around his home. Always wanted to incorporate them somewhere in one of my projects.

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Full thickness slate might require a full mortar bed & more reinforcement--this is pretty thin, only 10mm/3/8" so it is more like ceramic. It's Brazilian, cut just under 12" in width, but random lengths. I've worked with the heavier stuff, but only outside on a dry-laid base of gravel and stone dust.

[pinkshogun]

velocity synergy to a deore xt rear hub

[oldpotatoe]

Lotsa wheels, kinda early but HUZZAH!
*Campag 50th laced to Ambrosio Montreals-shades of Fiammi Yellows!
*Dynamo and WI fronts to HED and Mavic(customer's)rims-thanks Brock!
*DT240 laced to Velocity A23..Thanks Jim..A23 rear on the way
*DT 350 laced to NOS DT440..NICE rims, wish they still made them
*Bitex(BikeHubStore)disc laced to DT411..LIGHT wheelset!!

Coming up..DT350 disc to DT470..gonna be a nice all rounder wheelset
And perhaps some tubulars and clinchers laced with some Sapim CXRay/CXSprint goodness..

[harlond]

I'm building up a 1986 Specialized Rockhopper. Just had it painted.

[oldpotatoe]

XT Boost hub laced to DT FR560 rim..beefy!!
6800 hub laced to H+Son Archetype, polished silver goodness.

Coming up-
SLX rear, Dynamo front to HED 650b rims..

MANY thanks..lotsa wheels to build this early in the 'season'...:)

[prototoast]

Carbon gravel frame in process. Tubes all glued together. Time to prep and wrap the joints!

[paredown]

I don't think I can really say "today"--but this is in process. Had a bad month or so with flu and what not, so everything is backed up, but I want to have this ready to go when the snow melts.

Nobilette frame courtesy of temeyone, picked up in B'lynn--formerly Adam's...
Arenberg tub wheels courtesy of Clean39
tubs courtesy of campy man
Deda seatpost courtesy of montag

(those Deda bars were cheap--but they weigh a ton!)

This was just a test assembly--still thinking about the finishing...

[oldpotatoe]

I don't think I can really say "today"--but this is in process. Had a bad month or so with flu and what not, so everything is backed up, but I want to have this ready to go when the snow melts.

Nobilette frame courtesy of temeyone, picked up in B'lynn--formerly Adam's...
Arenberg tub wheels courtesy of Clean39
tubs courtesy of campy man
Deda seatpost courtesy of montag

(those Deda bars were cheap--but they weigh a ton!)

This was just a test assembly--still thinking about the finishing...

I've had 2 Nobilettes, know Mark well and they are some sweet ride.

[nvlacid]

Lightweight urgenstalt will be built from today onwards https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/00483c8e60fe00fb5d9c6b22aacc40d5.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190305/98bb5ab942b722d0158d63b14a85a80a.jpg

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[kingpin75s]

A fist full of seat post. Old school cool. 1" steel fork and all.

[KarlC]

Carbon gravel frame in process. Tubes all glued together. Time to prep and wrap the joints!


Thats really cool, please post photos as you built it

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[Clean39T]

A fist full of seat post. Old school cool. 1" steel fork and all.Bantam?

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[kingpin75s]

Bantam?

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You, of all people, should know better ;)

David Kirk

Fast City Rando

[Clean39T]

You, of all people, should know better ;)



David Kirk



Fast City RandoMine is fillet ;)

Can't wait to see it built - love the color!!

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[Clean39T]

Hmm...what do we have here???

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[Dasarbule]

Soma long cage conversion. I removed the anodizing and polished the plates. Tacx 10t sealed pulleys


Edit: I'm not sure why the image is rotated. Sorry.

[dubrat]

KP I was really excited to see you post in this thread thinking it was the Potts but nope.... I’ll keep waiting

A fist full of seat post. Old school cool. 1" steel fork and all.

[Dasarbule]

This blows my mind. People "gluing" on tubulars with double sided stationary tape. I should start a thr...never mind, it would just get depressing.

[nvlacid]

Is that for real ?

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[pinkshogun]

my buddy picked up this Cignal tandem for himself and bride of almost 40 years. i happily fixed it up for him but also warned him of the pitfalls of tandeming with someone you have to live with

[oldpotatoe]

This blows my mind. People "gluing" on tubulars with double sided stationary tape. I should start a thr...never mind, it would just get depressing.

'Why' more than a few of 'us' frequent this and other, forums cuz there is a LOT of misinformation out there along with just bad info(like the tape 'holding' this tubular on)...

I've even talked to some guy who said gluing a tubular isn't really necessary cuz the tire holds onto the rim 'really well' when inflated..'like a clincher'. Or that 32h is stronger than 36h =cuz there are one fewer spaces with parallel spokes....etc..:)

[Bentley]

my buddy picked up this Cignal tandem for himself and bride of almost 40 years. i happily fixed it up for him but also warned him of the pitfalls of tandeming with someone you have to live with

I rode a tandem with my brother in a charity event, lets just say now I get the reason why they call a tandem bike "a divorce", really no fun for either of us. I am guessing if the fit of the bike where spot on that would help, but you really have to be "in sync" otherwise its like wrestling a bear at time. It was an interesting experience, but not one I want to repeat anytime soon.

best

Ray

[Dasarbule]

'Why' more than a few of 'us' frequent this and other, forums cuz there is a LOT of misinformation out there along with just bad info(like the tape 'holding' this tubular on)...

Living where I do, Indonesia, I get that people need to be extra resourceful to keep things rolling, but there is a limit. If you are taking part in competitions on carbon rim brake wheels on grades exceeding 15% this (paper tape) is SO far beyond acceptable that it needs to be mentioned. Another issue, why are technical inspections not catching this. This wheel was bought to me as the RD has contacted the spokes. I also found corroded, inverted standard alloy nipples serving as intetnal nipples...

[Dasarbule]

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[2metalhips]

I rode a tandem with my brother in a charity event, lets just say now I get the reason why they call a tandem bike "a divorce", really no fun for either of us. I am guessing if the fit of the bike where spot on that would help, but you really have to be "in sync" otherwise its like wrestling a bear at time. It was an interesting experience, but not one I want to repeat anytime soon.

best

Ray

Tandem kayaks are also called divorce boats.

[8aaron8]

Something for this weekend's NAHBS show....
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[MaraudingWalrus]

playing with the "final" details on the first go at a low cost wheel lacing jig that a friend helped me make.

When I say he helped me make, I mean, he asked what I would want in a lacing jig (having never used one myself, I had no idea) and he looked at other designs out there, and made one. So, I guess that means I maybe helped him make it?

Lots of 3D printed parts, or stuff from the hardware store.

I think we've got like $55-60 in parts in it?
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[dlui]

what was supposed to be my winter build is on hold status. Got deal on PL from Henrypretz. I had the clearcoat chips repaired, Shimano 7000 group ready to go....

[jasonification]

Just switched out the brake pads to match the bika...#matchymatchyhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190331/b7e7ef0620851eb63961d08a42c5c945.jpg

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[AngryScientist]

man, that bike has seen some miles eh jason?

[jasonification]

man, that bike has seen some miles eh jason?Haha..yah..I guess it should be time for a bit of spring cleaning..

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[Tickdoc]

Ask me again next week....waiting on some parts.:rolleyes:

[YesNdeed]

playing with the "final" details on the first go at a low cost wheel lacing jig that a friend helped me make.

When I say he helped me make, I mean, he asked what I would want in a lacing jig (having never used one myself, I had no idea) and he looked at other designs out there, and made one. So, I guess that means I maybe helped him make it?

Lots of 3D printed parts, or stuff from the hardware store.

I think we've got like $55-60 in parts in it?
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This is really cool. I'd like to hear about some resulting wheel builds!

[kppolich]

New fork, waiting on USPS with my bars so I can finish this up!

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[prototoast]

Today's fun project.

[YoKev]

I finished up my Ted Wojcik 26r to 27.5r conversion.

New fender struts, some brake and gear limit adjustment...ready to rock :banana:

Looking for a small/medium SS MTB frame to dive into next I think.

[charliedid]

Today's fun project.

What's goin' on here?

[pinkshogun]

I still like the old klunky stuff...1961 Schwinn Corvette