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mikee
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18/32 for hills on a s/s m8
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markoc
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Looks absolutely stunning.

Could you give me some info on the powdercoaters - whereabouts are they (Sussex I presume :oops: ) - I'm looking to get my frame done and would rather go by recommendation than take a risk.
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Nick C
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What a fantastic looking bike, top work!!
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Andy B
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Cool as funk 8)
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Mobes
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i live in a fairly hilly area of east sussex and so far im getting by with 34/18 on my singlespeed
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REKIBorter
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We should have a BOTM for parts bin specials. More people should make them, they ride better than posh bikes.
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mike_eb
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I wish my parts bin was like that and not mainly full of alivio and acera cack. Nothing flasher than good old LX in mine.

That is one cool looking ride!
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kaytronika
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mike_eb wrote:
I wish my parts bin was like that and not mainly full of alivio and acera cack. Nothing flasher than good old LX in mine.

That is one cool looking ride!


my bike is full of alivio cack. ;)
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fuzzywig
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Could you give me some info on the powdercoaters


http://www.sussexblastcleaning.co.uk/

Very good people to deal with, not a huge range of colours though.
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fuzzywig
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I guessing the Singlespeed ratios you guys are giving me are for off road?

I've been running 42/17 and I get bored of spinning that after about 5 miles. It's great I can get up all the hills fine. I live in Hastings it's a hilly town but the coastal flats need a bigger gear I'm gonna try 42/15 and push it up the big hills and speed along the sea front!

Thanks to everyone for their comments :D
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