First test run with Rock Lobster NTI

[bjellys]

I just had a run out with my latest build a Rock Lobster it was all good only one little niggle the forks have a small amount of up and down slack as if the elastomers that I cut are to short, I will have to strip and increase the length on one of the elastomers on each leg.
I have to excuse the saddle it was all I had sitting about so I had my first try at recovering a saddle.

 

[Graham_hkr]

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Good work, cracking bike...

 

[jimo746]

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I've always liked these bikes, never owned one. Looks great though.
What did you use to recover the saddle? Looks fine from here.

 

[Retro Spud]

Top work came out nice, sort those forks out and the ride should be a sweet one
First build of many now you’ve got the bug

Must finish mine...

 

[Rank_21]

Think the saddle passes quite nicely with the green frame and the similar toned stem. Great bike

 

[bjellys]

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I've always liked these bikes, never owned one. Looks great though.
What did you use to recover the saddle? Looks fine from here.

I purchased a off-cut of material from a specialist material shop which supplies high performance materials to all different industries ,he sells a lot of stuff to the film industry but mine was for use in running shoe manufacture.
I used high temperature spray-on contact automotive head lining adhesive which I already had to glue it on. So it only cost £4 in total.

 

[bjellys]

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I've always liked these bikes, never owned one. Looks great though.
What did you use to recover the saddle? Looks fine from here.

I purchased a off-cut of material from a specialist material shop which supplies high performance materials to all different industries ,he sells a lot of stuff to the film industry but mine was for use in running shoe manufacture.
I used high temperature spray-on contact automotive head lining adhesive which I already had to glue it on. So it only cost £4 in total.

 

[one_bad_mofo]

Would it be considered rude if I were to ask you to adjust the angle of your brake levers? Angle then down a touch and not only will they be more aesthetically pleasing but it should make it easier on your wrists/hands when you use the brakes.

 

[bjellys]

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No I don't consider it rude I welcome all feed back good or bad I will only learn from others on here so thanks.The only reason the levers are at that angle is when I transported it I noticed that if the steerer was turned to far the levers would catch on the crossbar and damage the new paint so I will adjust them correctly now it's back home home undamaged.

 

[noahharold]

I just had a run out with my latest build a Rock Lobster it was all good only one little niggle the forks have a small amount of up and down slack as if the elastomers that I cut are to short, I will have to strip and increase the length on one of the elastomers on each leg.
I have to excuse the saddle it was all I had sitting about so I had my first try at recovering a saddle. rice purity test

Sounds like you're making great progress with your Rock Lobster build! It's impressive that you're tackling the elastomers yourself. A little bit of slack can be frustrating, but adjusting the length should help smooth things out. Also, kudos on the saddle recovery—it's always rewarding to give new life to old gear! Keep us updated on your progress!