Recent content by Jonny69

I have no idea what’s going on here but the bike looks cool and I approve of the coffee and beer content!

*Rubs eyes* I probably need to go to Specsavers.

The paint finish looks a lot like Montana graffiti paint. It was popular with the retro cars scene for a bit because of its covering power and that matte, slightly textured finish. GB Farrad (?) on the stem makes me think at least the stem is German? Though the correct German spelling would be...

Not a bad job, looks really good! I’m amazed the rear mech can handle that much gearing. I haven’t put one through its paces but I was under the impression the Benelux only had a limited capacity.

To be fair this thread is from 12 years ago, so not surprising.

I’m just spending a bit of time building the pivot back up with epoxy. I’m using Permatex Steel Weld metal-loaded epoxy. It looks pretty pro because it’s in a twin tube but, disappointingly, just smells like Araldite with bits in. Anyway, the old arm had worn a slot in the pivot and I’m...

Great story! What’s the frame? Was going to say Pennine but on a closer look the faded lettering doesn’t actually look like it says that! You should put some bar tape on it though, even if it’s budget cork tape. It’ll make the handlebars way comfier and take a surprising amount of shock out your...

100% agree @Woz about the replacement de-plenishment thing. Certain components (for a lot of bikes) you can still get cheaply and easily, while with others you’re using up a very limited stock of originals. In my case there are either no originals left or, if there are, I’m going to wear them...

That was exactly my intention and it lets me experiment with a technology I haven’t used yet!

Well, there has been an unexpected turn of events. The 3D-printing company offered me a very generous introductory offer which brings this back into play. I've been meaning to try them out for a while for some projects at work, so I've ordered one up to see what I get. Should get it in about 2...

Great find!

Noted. I won't get those then!

Loads of cool touches on that GF. I like how understated it is. What are the tyres that are on it at the moment? I’m looking for something similar to make my mtb more road-friendly.

^ Great bit of recollection! I love stories like these!

That derailleur looks fab!