Tip Bicycle rebuild

[darkfibre]

The old ones seen to have a more balanced layout of the spoke tension, are you certain that you have improved the torsional rigidity of the potential in line strength of your wheel?

Looks cool though

[browncow]

Sometimes I don't know whether you're trolling or just trying to confuse me....
Crazy old man!

Unfortunately I left the fucking front skewer at work on my desk, so no maiden voyage tonight..

[jaseyjase]

nice brown, what frame is that?

[browncow]

SE Draft Lite.

Still feels pretty fucking heavy.
But for $500 new from the shop, etc, can hardly complain.
Although less than a week after I bought it there was a full carbon track frame and forks on fleabay in Sydney, sold for <$600

[browncow]

I put the front wheel on and took it for a quick lap around the driveway..
I think I've somehow managed to norse this up.
The 'dustcap' (no idea what it's actually called) over the bearings seems to not be secured by anything. And the wheel is over too far to the left.. I think. I think I might need a spacer or something...
Can anyone with a couple of flat wrenches and and knowledge in such things take a look at it?

[brethren22]

front wheels normally aren't too tricky but it sounds like you might have a few problems.

the dust cap is normally just press in (by hand) and doesn't have anything holding it there. it shouldn't cause issues though.

if you have the same set up on either side of the axle (same cones, spacers and nuts) then it should sit centred. you shouldn't have to space the front wheel to get it centred. the alignment should be handled as part of the build when the dish and true of the wheel is checked.

if i was local i'd help but maybe you can make some sense from the above

[wolfy_9005]

Yo i'm back from the dead(govt is now funding the project cause i couldnt find work but whatever). Anyways, i need to find a way to tell an Italian from an English bottom bracket threading(i think thats what it is that i am looking for). I'm in the process of obtaining a bottom bracket for my campagnolo cranks which i scored off fleabay, i know all the measurements except for the type of threads....if i knew the brand of the bike i could find the relevant forum and ask there :/

Thanks.

[D.J]

1.37 x 24 is english and 36 x 24 is italian, I think from memory the english bottom bracket is 68mm long and the italian 70mm.

[jaseyjase]

I put the front wheel on and took it for a quick lap around the driveway..
I think I've somehow managed to norse this up.
The 'dustcap' (no idea what it's actually called) over the bearings seems to not be secured by anything. And the wheel is over too far to the left.. I think. I think I might need a spacer or something...
Can anyone with a couple of flat wrenches and and knowledge in such things take a look at it?

you should have a 'cone nut' over the 'dust cap', this holds the cap and bearings in. Should look something like this



front wheels should be pretty straight forward in terms of being 'centre'. Possibly yout spokes are out and your rim isnt 'centre' ?

pics dude, easier for us to help.

[browncow]

Sorry, the front is fine.. It's the rear that's screwy...
I've dropped it in to TBE.. $15 is probably a rip off for what will take them 5 minutes, but whatever...

[jaseyjase]

Sorry, the front is fine.. It's the rear that's screwy...
I've dropped it in to TBE.. $15 is probably a rip off for what will take them 5 minutes, but whatever...

If they're just adding spacers, then yes $15 is a rip.

But if they're re-dishing your rear wheel so the rims is more centered, then its not so bad.

[wolfy_9005]

1.37 x 24 is english and 36 x 24 is italian, I think from memory the english bottom bracket is 68mm long and the italian 70mm.

Thanks. Now to hope the ruler is correct ^.^

[CircusFreaks]

Good to see another bike rebuild. I just finished my second one. (Though it needs a new chain, seat and tyres)

It's my malvern star from primary school. Stripped the paint with steel wool, polished and clear laquered. I replace the wheels with new ally ones, new shifters, brakes and levers, bottom bracket, and rear derailer. I cut down the bars too. I'm never stripping paint off a bike by hand again. It was supposed to be my pub bike/everyday commuter but i think its too pretty now and i'm worried it will get nicked.

Oh, I'm comming over in a few weeks and riding a pushie around, Have 2 questions for the pushbikers

-Are rebuilds getting nicked much in town atm? (Bought an restored rd bike to commute on)

-Which bike store do u guys reccomend? I need a decent lock and a headset spanner (Too much weight to carry and i'm sending the bike across after i leave anyway)

Thanks

[Marty MOOSE]

Store wise I'd go to Cycle Mania in Charles Street North Perth. There head mechanic has been doing it for 20yrs what he doesn't know aint worth knowing.

Cyclemania Bicycles North Perth Western Australia

Cheers
Marty

[CircusFreaks]

Sweet i'll check em out. Don't need help just a good d lock at a reasonable price and a headset spanner to suit the bike. Well... i hope, bought it online havent ridden/seen it yet.

[IGS]

Dude you should come on the Wednesday night pushie rides if you own a pub bike.

[CircusFreaks]

Well i live in Melb now so that might be a prob, probably wont have time next week I only arrive Wed.

[mesev]

ive been looking everywhere for an old pushie like the ones in this thread with no luck at all if anyone has an old frame or complete bike lying around or knows where to find one it'd be much appreciated.

[Lorenz]

What I would do for one of these bad boys....
Bullet by Imperial Cycles:

[=Stevo=]

originally posted by Bertie at the start of this thread, really wanting one of these belt-drive single speeds....

Das Zahnriemenfahrrad. // Schindelhauer bikes