The IRO BFSSFG Build Thread
08-03-07 | 06:56 AM
#326
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
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From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
Eh...that's a little too BMX (I don't know do BMX bikes still have TT, stem and bar pads?) slash fixie hipster for me....I like a nice clean look...which is what is killing me with the current setup. I got a set of Jagwire housing guides holding the housing but it is sloppy looking...and the housing flexes all over the place which makes the rear brake mushy and lack feel.
I have been looking at getting a custom Bob Jackson that is a mix of their track bike and one of their road bikes...I want to go with the internal cable routing of the rear brake in the TT just like my Merckx....basically I want my Merckx with track drops, no DT shifter bosses or HT cable guides, no FD brazeon tab and no RD housing guide.
I have been looking at getting a custom Bob Jackson that is a mix of their track bike and one of their road bikes...I want to go with the internal cable routing of the rear brake in the TT just like my Merckx....basically I want my Merckx with track drops, no DT shifter bosses or HT cable guides, no FD brazeon tab and no RD housing guide.
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08-03-07 | 08:50 AM
#327
Thread Starter
Edificating
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,452
Likes: 1
From: Portland
Bikes: Spooky + Sachs
They make the 38 in black and the 42 in chrome.
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08-03-07 | 08:57 AM
#329
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
Likes: 13
From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
08-03-07 | 09:15 AM
#330
Stinky McStinkface
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 943
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From: Pa.
Bikes: Clemente Custom(not built-up), TI Raleigh Record SS, VitaSprint Mixte SS, IRO S.E.(coming) Ibex Trophy Pro
Sank-a-You, Gurrrass-a-choppah!
You gave the review that I was hoping to read. I'm excited because my "other" frame is a mountain-track hybrid made of Dedacciai Zero Uno tubing with Long Shen Lugs, and I can't wait to have that up and running too!
You gave the review that I was hoping to read. I'm excited because my "other" frame is a mountain-track hybrid made of Dedacciai Zero Uno tubing with Long Shen Lugs, and I can't wait to have that up and running too!
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Because, yeah... uh huh! Umm, yeah!
08-03-07 | 09:23 AM
#331
Go Ride
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 150
Likes: 107
From: Ohio
Bikes: Enough +1
08-03-07 | 09:36 AM
#332
Cedres, Encens et Miel
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: Central Coast, CA
[QUOTE=Grasschopper;4992714]Eh...that's a little too BMX (I don't know do BMX bikes still have TT, stem and bar pads?) slash fixie hipster for me....I like a nice clean look...which is what is killing me with the current setup. I got a set of Jagwire housing guides holding the housing but it is sloppy looking...and the housing flexes all over the place which makes the rear brake mushy and lack feel.
I have been looking at getting a custom Bob Jackson that is a mix of their track bike and one of their road bikes...I want to go with the internal cable routing of the rear brake in the TT just like my Merckx....basically I want my Merckx with track drops, no DT shifter bosses or HT cable guides, no FD brazeon tab and no RD housing guide.
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I am running these jagwire guides too, the only way to have the housing more stable and improve the brake feel is to use zip ties on the clips instead of their C-Clasps. It does look messy, you are right.
I have been looking at getting a custom Bob Jackson that is a mix of their track bike and one of their road bikes...I want to go with the internal cable routing of the rear brake in the TT just like my Merckx....basically I want my Merckx with track drops, no DT shifter bosses or HT cable guides, no FD brazeon tab and no RD housing guide.
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I am running these jagwire guides too, the only way to have the housing more stable and improve the brake feel is to use zip ties on the clips instead of their C-Clasps. It does look messy, you are right.
08-03-07 | 09:37 AM
#333
shadybikes
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,141
Likes: 0
From: Waco/Plano/Dallas/Brooklyn, Texas
08-03-07 | 09:42 AM
#334
::3 o'clock roadblock::
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,563
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From: reppin tha 416
Bikes: IRO jaimie roy
I don't have any parts yet either, nor have I even laid eyes on my frame. I had it shipped to my friend's shop quite late, so it only arrived a little over a week ago, and I haven't had a chance to check it out yet. So yeah, nobody worry about how late they are with their build. 
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08-03-07 | 09:56 AM
#335
Run What 'Ya Brung
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 5,694
Likes: 5
08-03-07 | 12:35 PM
#336
Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,281
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From: take your time, enjoy the scenery, it will be there when you get to it
Bikes: 07 IRO BFGB fixed-gear, 07 Pedal Force RS
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08-03-07 | 12:38 PM
#337
He drop me
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 11,664
Likes: 13
From: Central PA
Bikes: '03 Marin Mill Valley, '02 Eddy Merckx Corsa 0.1, '12 Giant Defy Advance, '20 Giant Revolt 1, '20 Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1, some random 6KU fixie
08-03-07 | 02:52 PM
#338
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
From: Porn capital of the world
Bikes: Schwinn Le Tour and Specialized Rockhopper comp
What kind and what size bottom bracket is everyone using on their group buy frame? What cranks are you using with said bottom bracket?
I am going to be using a 107mm shimano BB with some converted double cranks for the time being. I hate to have to run the chainring on the inside of the spider. I would like to upgrade to some SS/fixed specific cranks in the future.
I am going to be using a 107mm shimano BB with some converted double cranks for the time being. I hate to have to run the chainring on the inside of the spider. I would like to upgrade to some SS/fixed specific cranks in the future.
08-03-07 | 02:55 PM
#339
Run What 'Ya Brung
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What kind and what size bottom bracket is everyone using on their group buy frame? What cranks are you using with said bottom bracket?
I am going to be using a 107mm shimano BB with some converted double cranks for the time being. I hate to have to run the chainring on the inside of the spider. I would like to upgrade to some SS/fixed specific cranks in the future.
I am going to be using a 107mm shimano BB with some converted double cranks for the time being. I hate to have to run the chainring on the inside of the spider. I would like to upgrade to some SS/fixed specific cranks in the future.
Last edited by bonechilling; 08-03-07 at 03:08 PM.
08-03-07 | 03:01 PM
#340
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,207
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From: Madison, WI
What kind and what size bottom bracket is everyone using on their group buy frame? What cranks are you using with said bottom bracket?
I am going to be using a 107mm shimano BB with some converted double cranks for the time being. I hate to have to run the chainring on the inside of the spider. I would like to upgrade to some SS/fixed specific cranks in the future.
I am going to be using a 107mm shimano BB with some converted double cranks for the time being. I hate to have to run the chainring on the inside of the spider. I would like to upgrade to some SS/fixed specific cranks in the future.
08-03-07 | 03:02 PM
#341
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 778
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From: northern Florida, USA
I'm using a Shimano UN73 107mm BB with some old Shimano 600 cranks, chainring on the outer position. Or should I say I *will* be, once I get this thing built. The crank & BB are installed and the chainline looks like it'll be perfect. I just ordered by wheel parts from Harris yesterday: Harris hubs, Mavic CXP-33 rims, DT Competition spokes. Everything is silver.
Got a set of jagwire cable guides coming, too.
Got a set of jagwire cable guides coming, too.
08-03-07 | 10:17 PM
#344
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,207
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From: Madison, WI
08-03-07 | 10:20 PM
#345
Banned
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Posts: 129
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08-03-07 | 10:22 PM
#346
thomas masini lives
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 3,495
Likes: 1
From: i aint dh no mo'
08-04-07 | 06:24 AM
#349
Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,281
Likes: 2
From: take your time, enjoy the scenery, it will be there when you get to it
Bikes: 07 IRO BFGB fixed-gear, 07 Pedal Force RS
