Boardman Road Sport Specialized build and more!

[TK421]

Thanks @cyberknight for the very informative guides. A lot of food for thought indeed.

 

[TK421]

Just been for a test run

Still very much a WIP but didn't have to stretch for the pedal at the bottom of the stroke, was able to move my hands around on the handle bars and it felt quite stable and comfortable. And yes, I have corrected the stem angle.

 

[TK421]

Forgot to say that I even raised the saddle when I got back.

 

[Jameshow]

Just been for a test run
View attachment 663171
Still very much a WIP but didn't have to stretch for the pedal at the bottom of the stroke, was able to move my hands around on the handle bars and it felt quite stable and comfortable. And yes, I have corrected the stem angle.

That looks spot on - your a pro.

Adam Yates could ride that!!

 

[TK421]

That looks spot on - your a pro.

thank you, you are way too kind.
Adam Yates got a sweet ride there, food for thought in the paint department for the Falcon.

 

[TK421]

In an effort to get The 'Falcon less WIP and more bicycle shaped I decided to sort out the rear brake and the derailleurs.
Firstly I found these little beauties...

So after a trip to the devil in disguise (H*lf*rds) to get a brake and gear cable I set to work.
I changed the ill fitting Truvativ crankset for a Shimano FC-R4550 which fits nicely and installed some flat pedals as well.
Next was the rear brake cable.

The rear outer cable from the Specialized Tarmac fit perfectly and the inner cable didn't need trimming or replacing.
Unfortunately I was beaten by the sun setting for getting the derailleurs fitted but I have the cables installed down to the bottom bracket so it won't be long before I don't have to 'force the gear' to get moving. I'm really enjoying this bicycle building lark

 

[TK421]

Got both the derailleurs fitted. The front works, sort of and needs tuning but the back doesn't. Having no idea of what I am doing I am well-aware that I have done something wrong but what? I don't know.....

 

[TK421]

She may not look like much but she's got it where it counts. I've made a lot of specialized modifications myself

 

[cyberknight]

put the bike in big front , small ( fastest ) back the rear derailleur should be about vertical as a start .its hard to say if your chain is too long ? edit ignore the chain too long your in small small , check the video

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY

 

[TK421]

its hard to say if your chain is too long ?

If anything it's a little short. Geometry Geeks list the Specialized chain stay at 405mm long and the Boardman at 415mm which would make the original chain I'm still using 20mm short by their figures. I'm sure it's just a schoolboy error. I will watch the obligatory YouTube video.

 

[Jameshow]

You tempt me to pick up one of these!!

Perhaps a hybrid disc and put drops on it!

 

[TK421]

You tempt me to pick up one of these!!

Perhaps a hybrid disc and put drops on it!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39377462...ar=662437419584&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Tempted? I know I am

 

[ColinJ]

You have definitely done something wrong (or something is broken)... The rear gear cable should be emerging directly towards where it is anchored, not coming out an angle and rubbing on the edge of its, er, housing.

 

[ColinJ]

Something like this...

 

[Jameshow]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/39377462...ar=662437419584&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Tempted? I know I am

I wonder how a drop bar set up would mess with the geometry?!!