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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-17, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By danslb

I expect no different. But I still value the...

I expect no different. But I still value the effort that goes into design, sourcing, assembly and support.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-11-17, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By danslb

Nice one! I have been winding down from the the...

Nice one! I have been winding down from the the idea of having suspension actually. It´s not hugely important to me anymore. However I am growing more on the idea of having a belt drive. I have not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-06-17, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By danslb

Thanks for your opinion. I have requested my...

Thanks for your opinion. I have requested my local dealer to bring in the Strada for a test. I´m not very snobbish when it comes to components. As long as they serve their function properly and are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-06-17, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By danslb

Well, regarding the manufacturing, I agree, and...

Well, regarding the manufacturing, I agree, and this is probably the case with any UK based brand selling bikes for under 1300 pounds (AFAIK). But I don't think it's pointless to support the design,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-05-17, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,761
Posted By danslb

Which of these to go for?

Hey there,
Looking to get a commuter that I can also take out into the hills and fields around town.
I was hoping to find a local brand (even if not manufactured locally) that would be decent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,609
Posted By danslb

Thanks, I actually read about that somewhere....

Thanks, I actually read about that somewhere. I´ll be lucky if it does not crack while blowing on it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-15, 05:30 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,609
Posted By danslb

non-fixie yes I understand now, thanks, the fixed...

non-fixie yes I understand now, thanks, the fixed cup can stay :)
My plan for removing rust was sandpaper starting at 400 and working down to 1200. The cloth with vinegar sounds like a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-15, 05:13 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,609
Posted By danslb

Sorry 3speedsslow I am confused: aren't the rims...

Sorry 3speedsslow I am confused: aren't the rims the wheels of a bike? (forgive me if this sounds silly). Maybe you meant the fenders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-15, 05:11 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,609
Posted By danslb

Don't you think it would be a good idea to get...

Don't you think it would be a good idea to get into the lower bracket and have a look to see in what shape the bearings are in? Clean and grease?
You mentioned bearings I guess you meant in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,609
Posted By danslb

Would it be terribly difficult to remove the cup...

Would it be terribly difficult to remove the cup without this jaw tool? any ideas on how to get around that?



Mine, is actually orange.
You seem to really know your Flandrias, any idea on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-15, 02:12 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,609
Posted By danslb

I might be doing that soon, what should I look...

I might be doing that soon, what should I look for? What makes you think it was made in Portugal? What do you know about those units?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,609
Posted By danslb

A Flandria I got this week for 60€ I have...

A Flandria I got this week for 60€
I have little to no experience but would like to restore it; any tips much appreciated. From what I have been reading I think it might be a 70's model.
10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-12, 02:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,975
Posted By danslb

OK, thanks again I´ll try that today perhaps. Thr...

OK, thanks again I´ll try that today perhaps. Thr bottom of the fork is welded shut and just has some drainage holes, I guess I´ll need an allen key extension as the access must be through the upper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-12, 12:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,975
Posted By danslb

Thanks dddd and bob too :) I will try and...

Thanks dddd and bob too :)
I will try and remove the caps and look down the upper tubes, maybe this weekend, or even this evening. What dddd said sounds reasonable. Actually getting a patent on this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,975
Posted By danslb

Thanksfor the reply! I already removed the...

Thanksfor the reply!
I already removed the rubbers and oiled it twice, and really bent into the shocks while the bike was stationary, thats when i found that hitting the breaks suddenly made it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-12, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,975
Posted By danslb

Strange problem with front suspension!

Hello all,
I need some help with my front suspension:
It's a cheap mountain bike, I think the suspension is probably spring loaded, not air compressed. there is also no way to adjust the tention...
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