fted33
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Nice one.
No Ruddy Idea But Here Goes.
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fted33
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- Location
- The western plains of Norfolk
two sadistic uni cycles
I like that. Blue is my favourite colour for bikes, and I even have a blue GT one!
If I can fit my saddle to the front fork it may stay like that.
Well that was easier:
I thought I'd gently deploy the knockometer to start it off straight and managed to bosh it straight in. If these buggers are in the wrong way round I'm taking up bowls.
Now for the crown race, can't wait.
Quick beer and cigar break first mind, don't rush me.
I thought I'd gently deploy the knockometer to start it off straight and managed to bosh it straight in. If these buggers are in the wrong way round I'm taking up bowls.
Now for the crown race, can't wait.
Quick beer and cigar break first mind, don't rush me.
Blinking 'eck, I haven't had a King Eddie in a while. I'm as dizzy as a duck. I'm only used to prison roll ups.
Anyway, back to fettling.
I doubt Park Tool provide a video of this particular method and I'm pretty sure Sheldon Brown wouldn't approve, but it worked:
I used the old bearing casing and the trusty knockometer to finesse the crown race into position.
So, a good wipe down and a generous application of grease and I'll fit the bearings.
Jesus this is stressful. I hope you're enjoying yourselves.
Anyway, back to fettling.
I doubt Park Tool provide a video of this particular method and I'm pretty sure Sheldon Brown wouldn't approve, but it worked:
I used the old bearing casing and the trusty knockometer to finesse the crown race into position.
So, a good wipe down and a generous application of grease and I'll fit the bearings.
Jesus this is stressful. I hope you're enjoying yourselves.
The beers are, the cigars may take a while.
HobbesOnTour
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So that's what grumpy blue looks like! 
I resisted the urge to google it!
That's a lovely colour!
Headset is rolling along nicely. Well done!
I'm heading out to work now, so I'll look forward to checking your progress in the morning.
Best of Luck!
I resisted the urge to google it!That's a lovely colour!
Headset is rolling along nicely. Well done!
I'm heading out to work now, so I'll look forward to checking your progress in the morning.
Best of Luck!
Cheers.So that's what grumpy blue looks like!
That's a lovely colour!
Headset is rolling along nicely. Well done!
I'm heading out to work now, so I'll look forward to checking your progress in the morning.
Best of Luck!
I've forgotten where I am now, give me a sec and I'll re-read the thread....
Ah, that was it.
So, more grease on the bearings than John Travolta's hair then slide it all together (then desperately search through the parts bin to find all the original spacers), slide on the stem and make sure there's a three millimetre gap (wipes brow in relief). Then it's just a case of fitting the star nut.
Once again, an absolute swine to get in straight. Eventually, after ten minutes of gentle persuasion, I think we're there:
And here's the finished article:
My very first balance bike.
I think that may be it for tonight, I don't want to miss the cricket highlights. All comments gratefully received.
Ah, that was it.
So, more grease on the bearings than John Travolta's hair then slide it all together (then desperately search through the parts bin to find all the original spacers), slide on the stem and make sure there's a three millimetre gap (wipes brow in relief). Then it's just a case of fitting the star nut.
Once again, an absolute swine to get in straight. Eventually, after ten minutes of gentle persuasion, I think we're there:
And here's the finished article:
My very first balance bike.
I think that may be it for tonight, I don't want to miss the cricket highlights. All comments gratefully received.
