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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-13, 06:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Apologies all round.. IT'S ALIVE!!!!!! ...

Apologies all round..

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!

Just put the chain on and rode it around the block. I am one bloody unfit person but the bike is rock solid silky smooth sex on a stick
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Gosh.. Perhaps you are a Campag sort of guy or...

Gosh.. Perhaps you are a Campag sort of guy or the nipps should,quietly, lay claim to Tampa Bay.

Don't tell the wife you have been wanking over pictures of my bike.

[Oh... Thanks for the WM...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-13, 06:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Not a problem.. Here it is as buggered to...

Not a problem..

Here it is as buggered to date.

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/6157/tfwt.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

My B axis.. ...

My B axis..

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5200/1edx.jpg

Is now fully rotational.

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/7788/lt9f.jpg

I had to scrape some metal and use copper based Crisco...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

In lack of news elsewhere 'beater bike' is still...

In lack of news elsewhere 'beater bike' is still not alive. Apparently I have to fit a 'new copper washer' of the correct size to the hole in the 'B' angle grinder of the Dérailleur.. and apply some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

:) Beater Bike. FNAR FNAR. Ooops, don't look that...

:) Beater Bike. FNAR FNAR. Ooops, don't look that one up on the 'Urban Dictionary'!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251335973281

For the Ladies Version. Presently at £99, $157.

It is visually in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-13, 06:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,174
Posted By FractalBox

Park Tools......

Park Tools... http://www.parktool.com/category/bottom-bracket

I think you will want,

http://www.parktool.com/product/lockring-wrench-bbt-7...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

And... It's better. Perhaps I should have more...

And... It's better. Perhaps I should have more patience but I have invoked the law of diminishing returns, aka the underlying flesh in my fingers is beginning to liquefy.

The drive side cone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Noted.. I've already had a few of those. I think...

Noted.. I've already had a few of those. I think the final candidate, other than the soon to be discovered, will be the headset. The original. as per original mention of chrome, had de-chromed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,634
Posted By FractalBox

If you are comparing a Motorcycle to a Bicycle......

If you are comparing a Motorcycle to a Bicycle... perhaps I have misunderstood. However, yes it is Physics plus a bit..

Steering in both, along with 'mass', 'spring', 'damper', comes with a right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-13, 05:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Thanks for the 'be patient' hint. I had read it...

Thanks for the 'be patient' hint. I had read it elsewhere. Must resist, must resist. I have also seen mention of the internal rust protection stuff. The frame and original paintwork looked scruffy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Welcome to the 'Have a Larf Thread'. Frame...

Welcome to the 'Have a Larf Thread'.

Frame primer/undercoat Rattled on. I have a couple of 'blems'.

Given the UK weather took a dump, did not turn out as promised on Monday, I went and 'did it'...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-13, 03:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Angels one five.. ...

Angels one five..

http://www.battleofbritain1940.net/document-40.html

It will be my fault.

Oh Point taken about surface hardening. Presumably this will be why your cones give up first and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Sorry.. missed the 'first time' and missed the...

Sorry.. missed the 'first time' and missed the 'once again' time. Perhaps there is a disjoint between American Irony and English Irony.... or perhaps that should be Sarcasm. Who knows.

It's all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-13, 12:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Perhaps you should stick to fixing bikes rather...

Perhaps you should stick to fixing bikes rather than dabbling in Genealogy.. Two older sisters, which might explain something.

Since you are around, and concerned about your 'crown', is their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Uhm... Thanks :). The weatherman promised a...

Uhm... Thanks :).

The weatherman promised a sunny Monday. Ideal for banging on paint. This will be why it is raining.

Rear axle cones arrived... Hurrah! Rear axle cones do not fit rear axle......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-13, 03:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Oh... Turns out that when you want to 'rattle...

Oh... Turns out that when you want to 'rattle can' your 'beater bike' the top of your toothpaste tube, YMMV, makes an ideal plug for the bottom bracket.

Unfortunately you need two but assuming the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-13, 06:17 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

New Gear Shifter Braze Ons were Brazed On. Turns...

New Gear Shifter Braze Ons were Brazed On. Turns out Silver Braze Solder, 55%, is quite forgiving..

I did not practice first. I banged one on. Cleaned the area with 220 grit. Cleaned the Braze On...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Found the 'missing' rear wheel spacer in the...

Found the 'missing' rear wheel spacer in the bottom of the 'bits' draw.

Burgundy went on the forks and was left for a couple of days to do something or whatever. It, was, glossy but stippled if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-13, 02:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Gear Shifter Braze On Bosses have arrived. Got...

Gear Shifter Braze On Bosses have arrived. Got eight for £14.40 including P&P. My fault for borging the originals due to previous ignorance and finally knocking them off with a chisel. Still waiting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Oh.. Fine.. such is life. These are...

Oh..



Fine.. such is life. These are the wheels the bike came with. Please do get on my case for being a novice. Colour me bothered but where do the links to 'The Gospels' you have provided...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-13, 07:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Thanks.. Insult my Manhood, Insult my Bike.....

Thanks.. Insult my Manhood, Insult my Bike.. Perhaps you have some advice for my GirlFreud.

:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Slow Update. Got a 3.3mm nipple spanner that...

Slow Update.

Got a 3.3mm nipple spanner that will do the job. Naturally my nipples are 'frozen', mumble mumble.

In respect of the 'loose spokes' on the rear wheel, and I am taking a slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-13, 02:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Noted.. Life's a ***** and the planet is...

Noted..

Life's a ***** and the planet is populated by idiots. I am that part of the Venn Diagram.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Thanks. Perhaps my experience should serve...

Thanks.

Perhaps my experience should serve as a warning to others. If I did this commercially I would be out of business. Unfortunately I am committed, committable, so the same probably applies.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-13, 11:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Axle is on the way.. ...

Axle is on the way..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bike-bottom-bracket-cycle-crank-axle-various-lengths-/170469934421?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item27b0ccc555

The original,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By FractalBox

Marketing 'flim flam'.. Other stuff for...

Marketing 'flim flam'..

Other stuff for sale..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/ottovittali/m.html?item=321190095360&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

?? As per,
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,415
Posted By FractalBox

You know you want to though?.. or perhaps not. ...

You know you want to though?.. or perhaps not.

Given it is about to fall apart and you will not be using it. Help it along. Take it to pieces and work out what the various bits do. They should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By FractalBox

Hmmm, paint. You saw that one as well. I would...

Hmmm, paint. You saw that one as well. I would have expected some of it to be missing if a braze on had been pulled. Why would someone drill a hole in their chain stay in order to bung in something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By FractalBox

I was wondering as well. Another part of the...

I was wondering as well. Another part of the 'conundrum'.

Oh.. take the point about the spread required.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,415
Posted By FractalBox

I'm in the danger zone myself. Take the advice of...

I'm in the danger zone myself. Take the advice of bobotech.. once you know you will need the equivalent of these,
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,415
Posted By FractalBox

Trust me not. The two black nuts you refer to are...

Trust me not. The two black nuts you refer to are lock nuts. Inside them you should see two washers and then the 'bearing cones', they will have two flats with the rest being round. It sounds like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By FractalBox

@FBinNY...

@FBinNY (http://www.bikeforums.net/member.php?u=158672) You 'missed' one. There are a number of pictures supplied. Mr Thompson... Aha..

Under Firefox Right Click|View Image
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 615
Posted By FractalBox

Dodgy Frame

It is bike mech, sort of however probably off topic or wrong board..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-21-Racing-frame-Reynolds-501-tubing-for-fixie-project-rebuild-/321190095360

Seller...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 133,917
Posted By FractalBox

This will come with caveats but you might...

This will come with caveats but you might consider electrolysis,

https://www.google.com/search?output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=rust+electrolysis&btnG=&gbv=1&sei=5eIYUu-jOeqc0QW0noHQAg

Washing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-13, 04:40 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Mumble, mumble.. checks Sheldonbrown and looks at...

Mumble, mumble.. checks Sheldonbrown and looks at his back wheel. Yes I am guilty of just having a cursory glance at these things but the salient points had entered my head. Its not so much that I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Perhaps you can tell my mind can't cope with too...

Perhaps you can tell my mind can't cope with too many variables at once. I had envisioned the shift but missed that it would be 2mm. I will be checking, via trial and error. As things stand when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-13, 02:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Thanks for the reply. Unsurprisingly it...

Thanks for the reply.

Unsurprisingly it turns out that perhaps I have confused myself.. My measurements were made without things tightened up. Trying things out again then in compression the seat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-13, 02:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,254
Posted By FractalBox

Raleigh Ventura Restoration

Sorry for not using an overly descriptive title but I might keep myself to one thread.

I recently picked up a Raleigh Ventura which, from the look of it, had been sitting outside for quite a...
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