Wescoe

Wow man this is looking hot. I might have gone with white tires for the vanity pics, but white tires don't stay white long. I also think getting a paint marker and lining the lugs with white would be hot...Maybe black though since you have black spokes. Dunno, get both and do a little test. What are you planning on doing to tension the chain?

Astonlp

thanks for all the comments, i was thinking about doing this but will probably be a job i will do later on as i realy just want to get ridding haha.

zoltani

Word, looking good!

stryper

That doesn't work very well. I tried it on a bike, lining the lugs with a white paint marker. ended up dripping down the head tube, grabbed some solvent and tried to quickly wipe it off, rubbing off the pink paint a bit too, had to try to touch up pink with a sparkle on top. it was a mess. Plus the tip is too fat.
I ended up using some model car paint and a thin paint brush. It was hard to do detail like that, but turned out well.

Astonlp

little update still waiting for the rear wheel but hopefully it will be in this week and il have the bike ready for the road by the weekend I have also gone out and got a very nice 3011 armored lock for the bike here is a link to the MAGNUM web site.

https://www.magnum.ws/Magnum/3011.htm

Sherblock

They look good, but I don't find mine comfortable.

EpicSchwinn

That looks frickin SICK! You're doing a great job so far. Did it originally have 27" wheels or was it 700c? The clearance with your new 700c's doesn't look like that of a bike with smaller-than-stock wheels.

edit: Just checked the original ad. 700c's stock.

Astonlp

Thanks mate, The originally wheels where 700c and so are the new ones but they are so much thinner

hamish5178

What if you just taped everything off?

Wescoe

Depends on what type of paint marker you can get your hands on. If you've got a steady hand and confidence, a fine brush and model paint is definitely the way to go. However...it can get really messy really quick too.

Astonlp

Hello all, time for some help ☺
I need to get a freewheel and I was think of the Token singlespeed alloy freewheel, but what size 17, 18, 20? I live in a flat area but I do have some big hills that I will have to clime ha what size would be the best ?

also any one know if this is a good chain KMC Kool Super Light Z710SL ?

Thanks

Astonlp

btw i am using a 42 tooth chainring if that helps ?

any help would be amazing

chenghiz

Try reading the stickies.

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...imer-for-Newbs

TheBikeRollsOn 

At first I hated that he painted the frame, because I loved the original paint, but if it was rusting then not many other options. Also, did you not use any clear coat? Either way it's looking good so far

JoRoFoto

looking good so far man.. definitely excited to see the end results!..

Astonlp

new parts and front brake fitted today but not without some hold ups with the size of fork hole and still waiting on the rear wheel

Astonlp

chenghiz

Does that 105 brake have plastic/resin cartridges?

Astonlp

Hi mate, this is some info on the brake. only wanted a light brake as i will not use it that much

the racers' choice, the Shimano 105 5700 Brake Calliper comes in a compact and lightweight design for high performance. The compact Super SLR Dual-Pivot design provides superior brake performance and light action. Enhanced brake proportions give a quicker linear response and increased power. Low profile outer cable stop position improves cable routing for reduced friction. Convex washers on the brake shoes offer toe-in adjustment and easy alignment, and the cartridge brake shoes are easy to replace. The lightweight aluminium construction has an anodised finish to preserve the good looks.

chenghiz

I know what 105 brakes are, I was asking if the cartridges that hold the brake shoes are plastic, because they look plastic in your photos and that makes me sad.

TheBikeRollsOn 

I would doubt they are plastic if it's a 105 brake, but who knows. Anyways, it's really looking pretty nice, you've got a nice building coming together.

Astonlp

Thanks , sorry mate just had a look they are metal

keatonandrew

that bike is looking BEAUTIFUL.

dtao819

Really good job!

Astonlp

hello all it is that time where the baby blue build has come together and its feels very tight and goes like a F ing bullet ha.

here are some quick pics of the finished baby blue metal.









Then and now, come a long way.



might do some more photo as i normally shoot cars not bikes haha have a look

https://www.flickr.com/photos/astonparrott/