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Serious layback on that seatpost, what brand is it?
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Serious layback on that seatpost, what brand is it?
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cocodemer
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Re: Ally O Resto first attempts
So its been a busy time for the postie at demer towers
First off, a nice gentleman from the Bikestation in Perth - great source of parts BTW! - dropped off this loverly saddle...
which means the orange one has got to go. No problem for me that...
then the international postie came along with this, which has been pretty key to my idea of the whole build
which leads very nicely into these
A bit on the short side, but the colour match is too good to pass up
Plus these!
Also coming along with the DX parts:
then we come to the wheels
its a bit of a saga
I thought I had ordered 32 H rims, but just before I stripped the old hub off the rim, I thought I'd double check - 36H!! Nooooooo
I have got both the DX hubs, which were going to be ideal, but I decided to hunt around and see what was available in 36H hubs, and these nice XT numbers popped up
so I set about ordering the spokes, and hadnt really checked them over too well - note, dont be in a rush when you are sorting out parts for a wheel build!
The rear hub has a 126mm axle set up, and an unusual freehub, that I didnt recognise, probably just being ignorant but can anyone help me out with that one?
Anyway, the original hub from the bike has been robbed in order to get it to fit, which is annoying as I can't use the original seals from the rear drive side.
Also, I seem to have some spokes that are slightly too long, so I'm going to need to revisit the non drive side
But here is how the building went
So, still a work in progress on the wheels, but I'm well pleased with how they look, just need those tweaks and should be good to roll
Still on the hunt for the DX thumbshifters - if anyone has a pair that would fit the bill
Next up, the brakes, the tyres and the fitting it all together!!
So its been a busy time for the postie at demer towers
First off, a nice gentleman from the Bikestation in Perth - great source of parts BTW! - dropped off this loverly saddle...
which means the orange one has got to go. No problem for me that...
then the international postie came along with this, which has been pretty key to my idea of the whole build
which leads very nicely into these
A bit on the short side, but the colour match is too good to pass up
Plus these!
Also coming along with the DX parts:
then we come to the wheels
its a bit of a saga
I thought I had ordered 32 H rims, but just before I stripped the old hub off the rim, I thought I'd double check - 36H!! Nooooooo
I have got both the DX hubs, which were going to be ideal, but I decided to hunt around and see what was available in 36H hubs, and these nice XT numbers popped up
so I set about ordering the spokes, and hadnt really checked them over too well - note, dont be in a rush when you are sorting out parts for a wheel build!
The rear hub has a 126mm axle set up, and an unusual freehub, that I didnt recognise, probably just being ignorant but can anyone help me out with that one?
Anyway, the original hub from the bike has been robbed in order to get it to fit, which is annoying as I can't use the original seals from the rear drive side.
Also, I seem to have some spokes that are slightly too long, so I'm going to need to revisit the non drive side
But here is how the building went
So, still a work in progress on the wheels, but I'm well pleased with how they look, just need those tweaks and should be good to roll
Still on the hunt for the DX thumbshifters - if anyone has a pair that would fit the bill
Next up, the brakes, the tyres and the fitting it all together!!
cocodemer
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Re: Ally O Resto getting somewhere
I have managed to sort out the rear wheel issues. For some reason, most of the non drive side spokes were protruding way to far, must have been some issue with my calculations.
I used the Sapim spoke calculator, and have never had any issue with that before, but for some reason, the non drive side was out. Unless I have made a big lacing error, which i can't see. Anyway, they got chopped down and rethreaded, and now we have a working wheel. Yasss.
The rest of the weeks work has been bit of polishing for the rear mech and the cranks, and fitting the first two rings - I have gone with Stronglight new black round rings, as I couldn't find any decent old black ones.
The keen eyed will notice there a few non period parts on this build - I just want it to work well, and ride well, and to me it looks pretty sharp. There's a special little inner chainring bonus on its way
I also fitted some blue jockey wheels in the mech, but they area bit big, might need to do some manipulating of the rear cage, or maybe revert to black - TBC
A wee tidy up of the BB threads..
and time to start hanging some bits!
This is a truly exciting time - the first time she has sat on rubber in about 6 years. wee bit emotional...
Time to tidy up the brakes, and get the front mech on...
I have managed to sort out the rear wheel issues. For some reason, most of the non drive side spokes were protruding way to far, must have been some issue with my calculations.
I used the Sapim spoke calculator, and have never had any issue with that before, but for some reason, the non drive side was out. Unless I have made a big lacing error, which i can't see. Anyway, they got chopped down and rethreaded, and now we have a working wheel. Yasss.
The rest of the weeks work has been bit of polishing for the rear mech and the cranks, and fitting the first two rings - I have gone with Stronglight new black round rings, as I couldn't find any decent old black ones.
The keen eyed will notice there a few non period parts on this build - I just want it to work well, and ride well, and to me it looks pretty sharp. There's a special little inner chainring bonus on its way
I also fitted some blue jockey wheels in the mech, but they area bit big, might need to do some manipulating of the rear cage, or maybe revert to black - TBC
A wee tidy up of the BB threads..
and time to start hanging some bits!
This is a truly exciting time - the first time she has sat on rubber in about 6 years. wee bit emotional...
Time to tidy up the brakes, and get the front mech on...
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Looks great.
Looks great.
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Nice Work..
Nice Work..
cocodemer
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Re: Ally O Resto getting somewhere
Thanks dudes
I have been doing some work to the brakes this week. They are Magura HS33s in blue. I think they are quite a bit more modern than the bike, but still pre the Evo 2 Mounts.
I've been having a bit of difficulty trying to find an exploded diagram, or manual for them, just to make sure the bolt kit I have ordered will fit, I guess time shall tell. I contacted Magura to ask if they hold anything from that era on file, but no response as yet. I'll post an update if I hear anything. All the relevant stuff I can find refers to post 2005 brakes, so if anyone has anything on file for this age of brake, I'd appreciate any advice in terms of bolts kits and set up advice.
Anyway, I have tried polishing up the the mounts as best as I can, but they are not for shining up, the QR levers polish up really well, but the mount bodies don't really, so I have had to do with a good clean, and will rebuild them with new rubber washers, pads, and bolts.
Here's how they look at present:
They look a bit cleaner now, so I will be fitting them as soon as the parts arrive, assuming it all goes to plan
Have the chain and cassette too, as well as the inner ring, so I ought to be able to get the gearing set up, the shifters are on and the front mech is ready to go.
Thanks dudes
I have been doing some work to the brakes this week. They are Magura HS33s in blue. I think they are quite a bit more modern than the bike, but still pre the Evo 2 Mounts.
I've been having a bit of difficulty trying to find an exploded diagram, or manual for them, just to make sure the bolt kit I have ordered will fit, I guess time shall tell. I contacted Magura to ask if they hold anything from that era on file, but no response as yet. I'll post an update if I hear anything. All the relevant stuff I can find refers to post 2005 brakes, so if anyone has anything on file for this age of brake, I'd appreciate any advice in terms of bolts kits and set up advice.
Anyway, I have tried polishing up the the mounts as best as I can, but they are not for shining up, the QR levers polish up really well, but the mount bodies don't really, so I have had to do with a good clean, and will rebuild them with new rubber washers, pads, and bolts.
Here's how they look at present:
They look a bit cleaner now, so I will be fitting them as soon as the parts arrive, assuming it all goes to plan
Have the chain and cassette too, as well as the inner ring, so I ought to be able to get the gearing set up, the shifters are on and the front mech is ready to go.
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That looks amazing so far!
I also love the tan wall nobby nics, modern with a retro twist..to go with the retro with a modern twist bike..Awesome work!
That looks amazing so far!
I also love the tan wall nobby nics, modern with a retro twist..to go with the retro with a modern twist bike..Awesome work!
cocodemer
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Cheers! That's kind of what I was thinking, I did get some older tyres, but these fit the paintwork quite well I reckon
Plus 6 hours at Pitmedden is going to need some kind of grip if the recce last week is anything to go by :|
A few more wee jobs done recently:
The inner chainring arrived, couldn't believe anyone had a 74 BCD 5 hole 24t Blue chainring sitting around but check out what arrived in the post this week!! Cheers Iain
Also fitted the front mech, had to stick a longer bolt in as the powder coating is quite thick, but it has tightened up no bother
I had put the cable guide for under the BB somewhere safe, but 6 years on, turns out it is just too safe.
I had a dig around in the crates however and check out this beaut - couldn't be better!
When we were discussing the chainring, the seller kindly pointed me in the direction of some Ritchey clipless pedals, which tone in pretty well - too good to pass up being NOS. Cheers again!
Pretty pleased with this little lot. The chain and cassette are here, but still to sort the jockey wheels problem, I might revert back to the black ones till I can get the right size of blue ones. Might have the gears set up tomorrow
Found a good manual for the brakes, but I'm still not sure if I can retro fit the evo 2 mounts, I know I can get away without them, but should hear back from Magura if its an option. Might fit them as they are anyway, and if its possible could always add them later.
pencilman77":348jg6ny said:
Cheers! That's kind of what I was thinking, I did get some older tyres, but these fit the paintwork quite well I reckon
Plus 6 hours at Pitmedden is going to need some kind of grip if the recce last week is anything to go by :|
A few more wee jobs done recently:
The inner chainring arrived, couldn't believe anyone had a 74 BCD 5 hole 24t Blue chainring sitting around but check out what arrived in the post this week!! Cheers Iain
Also fitted the front mech, had to stick a longer bolt in as the powder coating is quite thick, but it has tightened up no bother
I had put the cable guide for under the BB somewhere safe, but 6 years on, turns out it is just too safe.
I had a dig around in the crates however and check out this beaut - couldn't be better!
When we were discussing the chainring, the seller kindly pointed me in the direction of some Ritchey clipless pedals, which tone in pretty well - too good to pass up being NOS. Cheers again!
Pretty pleased with this little lot. The chain and cassette are here, but still to sort the jockey wheels problem, I might revert back to the black ones till I can get the right size of blue ones. Might have the gears set up tomorrow
Found a good manual for the brakes, but I'm still not sure if I can retro fit the evo 2 mounts, I know I can get away without them, but should hear back from Magura if its an option. Might fit them as they are anyway, and if its possible could always add them later.
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