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This helps, thank you. How do I find out where on the scale this frame fits in? Can I send you a pic?

Welcome MongooseMan, please keep us posted. While I cannot comment at all on the quality of the Rook, I can guarantee your street cred will increase exponentially overnight! Happy shopping.

Thank you for the input. Where does the width become a problem on the rear wheel, I suppose where the chainstays start narrowing?

Hi, I am still busy with my single speed commuter project and I need to consider tire options. I don't have old road tire lying around so I am looking at buying a basic set of road tires. My thinking is to rather go with a wider tire for commuting. Does anyone know what is the widest I can go on a steel Hansom road frame?

I was thinking exactly the same thing! Cheers!

UPDATE: I took a chance and ordered this little jar from TakeAlot and it fits perfectly! Not bad for a R43 fix. I am happy to be grinding again. https://www.takealot.com/bormioli-rocco-quattro-jar-250ml/PLID53188273

I had a Titan Drone Comp for a short while before it got stolen and if I had the choice and given the opportunity, I would take exactly the same bike again.

Thank you all, I have also contacted Cape Coffee Beans and apparently Hario do not ship replacement parts. Another supplier is currently looking for me. I have also read that some mason type jars may have the same neck size and thread. The search for anything that will fit, continues.

Hi, does anyone know where I can find a replacement glass jar for a Hario Skerton Plus manual coffee grinder?

I picked these up yesterday from Barry, who just happened to be at the right place at the right time. Thank you Barry, you are one of the good ones!

Looking for a pair of downtube shifter cable stops or boss covers.

Does anyone know where I can get either downtube shifter boss covers or downtube shifter boss stops that I can convert as above?

Thanks guys, I will give it a go at what I have. Since I have the 42/52 and I see now I have a 17 for the rear, I will try the 42/17 and work from there. Yes 700c wheels on a steel road frame. ????

Thank you, I would prefer a comfortable slower ride where I can manage the hills. At the moment I am not looking at high speeds.

Revisiting a previous thread. I am in the process of building a single speed (not fixed) commuter / fun bicycle. I have a double blade crank with a 42 / 52 combination. What ratio would you recommend for general playing around and short commutes. I stay in Centurion Pretoria.

Very nice! Wishing you many happy rides (and no flats).

So sorry for your loss. I experienced a similar misfortune earlier this year where two MTB's were taken from my garage in Centurion. Definitely specifically targeted the bikes. I have also since been battling with the question as to where all the stolen bikes go to. At this rate, every second commuter in our neighboring countries is riding a top-end bike. Question: if so, how do you guys secure (lock) your bikes in the garage?

Hi, my bicycle was stolen some time ago and I only realised recently that these brackets were still on the bike. I am looking for the bracket that attaches to the bicycle to fit this saddle bag. I am also looking for the bracket that secures this pump to the bike. Any recommendations where I can start looking?

From what I have seen on the internet, bolt on axles are preferred but quick release is not entirely ruled out. Does anyone have some experience with this? Recommendations? If I go bolt on axles, where does one even start looking for a basic wheel set?

Another question - wheels and more specifically wheel axle bolts. I see all single speed bicycles have wheel axles that bolt on to the fork and rear stays. Is there a specific reason for that? Would I be able to use road rims with quick release skewers on a single speed?

There seems to be enough space yes. I was just worried about the brakes so I will have to make a plan there. I am not too keen on the fixie idea (not sure if I am ready for that yet) perhaps just a rear brake? Rear seems to be an easier fix than front. I will also have a look at the fork, thanks! Lots more questions to follow....

So it turns out the wheels on here are 650 and not 700's. If there is enough space in the fork and frame would it be possible to easily change to 700 wheels, and if so, what impact will that have on brake positioning?

Opinions needed: Would you think this is salvageable into an SS bicycle?

I am going through the same exercise with my daughter now moving on from 16'' to 20''. Just got two quotes on Signal and Titan coming in between R3,8K and R4,2K which I find is quite steep considering next Christmas we will be close to moving to 24''... Makro and Game do not offer great variety on geared options.

Do they sell wheels separately? I have a spare set of road wheels which I am thinking of converting. Obviously it will then just be single speed and not fixed