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    Repurposing Vintage Bicycle Parts

    That handle is crying out for some vintage handlebar end caps now.
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    Workshop/Workspace... Show us yours!

    Think I posted in the other thread also…
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    Posting Wheels in boxes - again.

    Sent a set of wheels in a wheel box using Parcelforce last week. Used their website to pre-book it. Basic cost was pretty reasonable (less than a tenner from memory), and £500 insurance added on an extra £20ish I think.
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    A loooong time ago I did a month backpacking around the Philippines. My vague memories of Cebu were a beach bar out in the sticks whose "thing" was some form of drinking challenge, which if you completed you got your name on a tiny brass plaque on the wall. That many people had done it that...
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    Thanks mate, it is my pride and joy. Just had to start sub-letting a corner of it to my 14yo daughter who has become pretty proficient at silversmithing. Was a bit concerned about losing my safe space, but it is actually nice to have a bit of company out there. Absolutely love your Dave Russell...
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    Hahaha, was the same in mine about an hour ago. Toasty warm now, although I think those bar heaters are equivalent to burning £50 notes :eek:
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    Ready to go back in with new ball bearings...
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    Also given the frame a buffing and a good coating of wax. It has a *lot* of character and the patina looks pretty cool just as it is. It would do more harm than good to try and touch up the paintwork.
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    Haven't managed to get a lot done recently due to work shenanigans, but here are a couple more updates... Fork sorted.
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    Winter gloves recommendations

    As with all the other replies, it is difficult to find something which actually works. I have Raynaud's syndrome which exacerbates the problem. The best brand I have found is Hestra https://www.hestragloves.uk/men and using a combo of a thermal glove with an additional thin liner.
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    Sold Joblot of tools

    I know you don’t want to split, but I’m guessing people on here may just be looking to fill gaps in their toolkits. If it does eventually split, I’d be interested in the headset spanner, pin spanner and chain whips. Thanks. Free bump anyway…
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    Electroetching some cranks

    This looks like a lot of fun, might give it a crack. How have you got the PC power supply set up? My previous experience of electricity and water hasn't been great.
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    Sorted Hail Mary... T.A. Cyclotourist Double Chainring Bolts

    And replied... many thanks @bagpuss
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    I've got to admit, I was going to sell the bike once it was done, but I'm falling in love with it. Think it might be a keeper.
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    Dave Russell - Back to Blue

    Not much happening at the moment... The rear rim went banana at the join (the pin had cracked) under the smallest amount of tension, so have ordered a couple of Kinlin T10s as replacement. They look virtually identical to the Starals and I'd rather have peace of mind knowing they weren't going...
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