ichnusa Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 It has been more than a week since our last update... I am going cold turkey here!
Gucci Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 OK - So I was away last week and received some pics from Nils, then I popped into see Ralph and Nils on Saturday. Ralph managed to rob 1mm here, there, over there, and just here to ensure the wheel, fork, disk and caliper fit - What a legend!! Rear brake fitted:http://i.imgur.com/Ehx0Sqp.jpg Nothing was fitting before they started shaving and tweakinghttp://i.imgur.com/OnMLaXH.jpg It FITS!!! (ball hair clearance) http://i.imgur.com/yZEJiz6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/c6o7TzX.jpg Ralph test riding:http://i.imgur.com/BqRm76k.jpg Nils famous wall shothttp://i.imgur.com/EEHyktP.jpg Tape needs sorting:http://i.imgur.com/smUEtTY.jpg All that is left to do is the tape and to double check everything, they will call when they are ready - and of course I'm away most of this week!!!!
Gucci Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 PS - the paint job is an absolute abortion, not happy with it at all, super thin and comes off if you look at it wrong!! IF I keep the frame it will eventually go for a proper job.
Mongoose! Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 PS - the paint job is an absolute abortion, not happy with it at all, super thin and comes off if you look at it wrong!! IF I keep the frame it will eventually go for a proper job. undercoat?
Christofison Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 ] Nils famous wall shothttp://i.imgur.com/EEHyktP.jpgImagine how good the bike would look if the chain and cassette were also black?
Gucci Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 Imagine how good the bike would look if the chain and cassette were also black? As a kid I always wanted a silver chain and sprocket but couldn't so it ticks a personal box for me
ichnusa Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 Exciting stuff! Awesome!Hope it rides as well as it looks beautiful!
Rocket-Boy Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 PS - the paint job is an absolute abortion, not happy with it at all, super thin and comes off if you look at it wrong!! IF I keep the frame it will eventually go for a proper job. Fortunately you are in the land of paint magician known as Bogus...
Gucci Posted March 6, 2017 Author Posted March 6, 2017 Fortunately you are in the land of paint magician known as Bogus... I am already planning my next build and think he will be responsible for the finishing touch!!!
LOOK695 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 I am already planning my next build and think he will be responsible for the finishing touch!!! Awsome dude. You won't regret it
Gucci Posted March 7, 2017 Author Posted March 7, 2017 Im also investigating Hydro Dipping - I like the idea of it!!
Gucci Posted March 8, 2017 Author Posted March 8, 2017 Ok so I rode to an appointment yesterday (about 6km) First impressions: Dam this thing has two brakes and gears!! Its comfortable - great riding position and seat was a lot better than expected thoroughly like the bars - hate the drops so will probably cut these off (let the trolls and haters begin) gear changes are very smooth - push once to drop a gear - push hard to go up 2 or 3when I freewheel then pedal its very loud - almost like the spokes amplify the noise the levers have gaps where the thumb sits which I don't like my shoes are comfy but Im not as quick into my pedals as my vans (this will take time I'm sure) I need to remember it has a rear brake I need to ride it ALOT more before I even think about taking it off road it was a fun build but a very steep learning curve The front ring that I was concerned about - Im not at all any more (however need to ride it more) I think I'm going to stick to single speed urban bikes!!! It certainly draws attention Again thank you for all the support, help, comments and pushing me forward. Any questions please ask away!! Until the next one: N2
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