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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-20, 04:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,103
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Correct, this bike was raced across Asia...

Correct, this bike was raced across Asia including beaches (It's a fat bike). I am repeatidly adding penetrant oil to the split ring. Topping up throughout the day.

Prying it open seems...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,103
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Carbon Steerer - Galvanic corrosion? Stuck!

Requesting advice on the removal of a full carbon fork from a frame.
This bike has been raced in humid and sandy environments by the previous owner.

I believe the fork is stuck following galvanic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By BeardedCyclist

The LBS guy didn't cross the threads, I think the...

The LBS guy didn't cross the threads, I think the bolt got damaged when I bent the chain ring, it was after removing the inner that the standard bolt wouldn't fit back in.
The LBS guy then fitted a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Thanks for the replies, so... I'm guessing...

Thanks for the replies, so...

I'm guessing shimano saved 5 grams on chainsets and significantly increased the probability of higher cost replacements?

Well played shimano, well played...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-14-18, 05:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By BeardedCyclist

I took it to 2 seperate LBS. 1 large store and 1...

I took it to 2 seperate LBS. 1 large store and 1 small store that is struggling due to competition.

The larger of the two when I was explaining he issue was like:
"there is no way you have bent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,165
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Shimano 105 - 5800 Crankset

Good morning all,

I was cycling to work on my Émonda. I managed to bend the inner chainring (105 - 5800) the chain slipped off the bent inner ring into the frame (no biggie - thanks aluminum).
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-16, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,117
Posted By BeardedCyclist

That seems logical actually, forgive my...

That seems logical actually, forgive my misconception.

Such a relief, thanks for clearing that up and taking the time to explain it to me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-16, 09:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,117
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Thanks for your response Jeremy. I have no...

Thanks for your response Jeremy. I have no problem buying the specific BB and Crankset, in fact - that is what I would like to do.
This will be my first build and I was unsure if the Primato BB...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-16, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,634
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Originally I wasn't going to going to share the...

Originally I wasn't going to going to share the story of this gift, but I feel like I should - I can sense that people may learn something from it and I know that's what he would have wanted.

I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-16, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,634
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Brilliant, thank you for your time and...

Brilliant, thank you for your time and information. It wouldn't surprise me if that was the case - well spotted sir.



Again, this could well be the issue as I was with a couple of the old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-16, 07:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,117
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Indeed they did, they made this move recently and...

Indeed they did, they made this move recently and have reproduced multiple steel road and track frames from the original designs. The Le Quelda frame is available with 40% off - making it £119.99 if...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-16, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,634
Posted By BeardedCyclist

I'll have a look for additional photographs -...

I'll have a look for additional photographs - it's in storage but I'll take some more when next convenient.

Unfortunately I don't have any photographs previous to it be re-enameled.
I may be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-16, 07:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,117
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Fair comment actually, I guess I've never...

Fair comment actually, I guess I've never bothered with a two-tone chain before but can see why you would conclude that. The chain retailed (stupidly) for £31.99 but I managed to get it for £4.79 so...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-16, 07:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,634
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Tempting indeed, especially in the sunshine! ...

Tempting indeed, especially in the sunshine!

I've put the bike into dry storage to remove the temptation, fortunately the crank-rub was ever so minor.
I'll have that repaired shortly.

It...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-16, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,634
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Wow, thank you so much - that means a great deal...

Wow, thank you so much - that means a great deal to me having just joined the forum last night.

I feel very lucky indeed, It's rarity became clear when attempting to trace the bikes history.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-16, 06:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,117
Posted By BeardedCyclist

Thanks for your contribution, it may well stay...

Thanks for your contribution, it may well stay but out of interest what would you rather see on it?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-15-16, 06:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,634
Posted By BeardedCyclist

1960 - Freddie Grubb, Original Campagnolo Gran sport 5 speed

Hello Folks!

I was lucky enough to be given this beautiful bike as a gift. All the parts were original and my local bike shop were blown away by it's condition considering the age. It was taken in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-16, 05:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,117
Posted By BeardedCyclist

New frame, New build, New builder!

Hello folks!

I've got a Holdsworth Le Quelda frame on the way, I could no longer refuse to treat myself as I managed to get it for £119.99 (GBP) in the stock liquidation sale currently running on...
Forum: Introductions
03-15-16, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By BeardedCyclist

It is still there (Just about) just slightly out...

It is still there (Just about) just slightly out of it's original place with a minor rotation.

I've just had my second x-rays done as the first didn't pick up a break - they used low power as it...
Forum: Introductions
03-15-16, 03:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By BeardedCyclist

This is the Clock Tower fish bar, my local - it...

This is the Clock Tower fish bar, my local - it cooks all of it's fish to order.
It is without doubt the best Fish & Chip shop in Exeter, Devon.

509712 509713
Forum: Introductions
03-14-16, 03:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 446
Posted By BeardedCyclist

BeardedCyclist: Hello World.

Hello fellow cyclists,

I thought I'd join a public forum and benefit from shared discussions, stories, experiences and humor!

I'm a cyclist that has previously worked at Deliveroo as a spot of...
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