No Ruddy Idea But Here Goes.

[HobbesOnTour]

I have the chain breaker tool and some good quality cable cutters so no worries there.

I've been having a bit of a swot up this morning on fitting the bearings (whilst it's quiet at work) and I don't think it's going to be as tricky as I first thought. I'll be fitting the wheels to the frame and fork first so I can ensure the fork is sitting in the lower bearings properly before tightening, so slight change to the order there.

Good point about the cable outers at the front as I want to be able to attach a bar bag in the future. I love the look of the one made by Restrap. If I cut them long I can always shorten them in the future (a little more tricky the other way around).

It's more the fitting and locating of the races that I'd be worried about.

Translation: Lots of details on how you do it please

 

[Serge]

If you're obsessing about the colour & pattern of tape then you're obviously very relaxed!

I think relaxed is a little bit of an overstatement! I think I'm trying to distract myself from the imminent job at hand by only looking at the "Pimp my Ride" parts.

 

[Serge]

It's more the fitting and locating of the races that I'd be worried about.

Translation: Lots of details on how you do it please

Don't worry, I'm planning on cataloguing every little stage.

My two ladies are jetting off to sunny Malta on Tuesday morning for a week which happily coincides with my four rest days and a bank holiday. So five days of uninterrupted fettling time fuelled by copious quantities of cheap beer and takeaways.

 

[HobbesOnTour]

Don't worry, I'm planning on cataloguing every little stage.

My two ladies are jetting off to sunny Malta on Tuesday morning for a week which happily coincides with my four rest days and a bank holiday. So five days of uninterrupted fettling time fuelled by copious quantities of cheap beer and takeaways.

I bow to the Master Strategist!

 

[Serge]

I bow to the Master Strategist!

No strategy involved whatsoever. I rely on a higher power: Lady Luck.

 

[tom73]

Don't worry, I'm planning on cataloguing every little stage.

My two ladies are jetting off to sunny Malta on Tuesday morning for a week which happily coincides with my four rest days and a bank holiday. So five days of uninterrupted fettling time fuelled by copious quantities of cheap beer and takeaways.

Cheep beer oh no that’s a no , no save it for slugs. Treat yourself some real beer as a reward for a good day’s work.

 

[Serge]

Cheep beer oh no that’s a no , no save it for slugs. Treat yourself some real beer as a reward for a good day’s work.

With the amount of money I've spent on this bike so far, I can only afford Aldi beer!

 

[Serge]

And beer is a must for a job like this. I won't be able to concentrate if I have too much blood in my alcohol stream.

 

[Serge]

Talking of bells, I might get this one:

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acor-Alloy...ycle-Bell-for-22-2mm-Handlebars-/141531844703

It could double up as an ashtray.

 

[Soltydog]

If you want dots & a coloured edge on your bar tape, try Merida Dots

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

With the amount of money I've spent on this bike so far, I can only afford Aldi beer!

Treat yourself to a trip down to your local Wetherspoons. Cheap real beer! Best of both worlds. Supermarket own-brand beer is strictly for emergencies only in my book, like carrying a gallon of petrol in the boot of your car.

 

[Serge]

If you want dots & a coloured edge on your bar tape, try Merida Dots
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Ooh, intriguing. I'll have to have a look at those.

 

[Serge]

If you want dots & a coloured edge on your bar tape, try Merida Dots
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Bugger. As far as I can tell, they don't do it in black and orange.

 

[JhnBssll]

Pro Sport Control Smart Silicon Backing Handlebar Tape - Black/Orange, One Size https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0133G8LB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_BXfEBbSWQES13

Available in most colours on Amazon

 

[tom73]

With the amount of money I've spent on this bike so far, I can only afford Aldi beer!

Well needs must I guess at least get the odd bit of good stuff with it be bit cheaper in Aldi.