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Thanks...Really pleased now it's finished and I really enjoyed the journey to get there. Felt at one with the guys in Marin.

Had a quick ride around the block...it's ace...the saddle is really comfy, the brakes surprisingly powerful. Will wait until after it's...

Quick update..axle tightened up so no wobble..an easy job but as I'm not familiar with Sturmey Archer hubs needed a bit of research ont'web😁

Todays job swapping out the brake shoes. Required a little fettling with an extra washer as there was a slight difference between the...

I'd say jumbo jims as the lack of drag would be good and grip is not too critical

I bet they are getting rare beasts now.

:cool: from one of my post in the Today's Ride thread:

Bikes and trees is easy. Weeping willow on the banks of the St Lawrence river ...but who can do bikes in trees?

I'll be at the show if anybody wants all the above for £75 but you'll need to let me know in advance

Amen to that...well said:)

Nice to see your progress

Well it must be a day for derailleur's. As well as the Suntour VX-GT turning up for the BSA Klunker, look what the postie bought me this...

Actually take that back regarding not getting onto the biggest cogs...after a bit of lube had soaked into the derailleur and derailleur...

So next problem on the agenda is the chain tension. @doctor-bond mentioned the Suntour Cyclone GT had a longer cage, so did a bit of...

I am hoping to come along this year, aiming to get the train from Manchester and just stick around for the day probably.