No Ruddy Idea But Here Goes.

[Serge]

Stopped off at Aldi for a few essentials as well:

 

[midlife]

I thought Aldi did Galahad lager

 

[Serge]

Double bugger, I've just found it!

I knew I must've put it somewhere safe.

 

[Serge]

I thought Aldi did Galahad lager

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Also twenty Carlsberg for twelve quid. Should last till the end of the build!

 

[midlife]

Also twenty Carlsberg for twelve quid. Should last till the end of the build!

Four hour build then

 

[Serge]

That's the rear done:

I decided to use the original cable guide (as it's not purple).

Gear change seems really smooth after a bit of adjustment. Now for the front. I think a little more cramming may be prudent beforehand.

 

[tom73]

It is definitely my first time and it's gone a lot more straightforward than I thought it would (famous last words).

I've been swotting up for the last couple of months and it helped that I had the experience of taking the old bike apart (although I wish I'd have taken more photos).

Dive in and have a go, you'll love it.

I'd love it just not sure my bank balance will. I'd need to add a frame to shopping list with all the rest But once the night's move in who know's

 

[HobbesOnTour]

That's the rear done:
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I decided to use the original cable guide (as it's not purple).

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Gear change seems really smooth after a bit of adjustment. Now for the front. I think a little more cramming may be prudent beforehand.

Your bike is coming along really well....even without the beer goggles

You're either incredibly lucky, or you've played down how much homework you've done!

Can I suggest that you sit down (sometime soon when everything is still fresh) and do up a "Serge's list of do's and don'ts" for rebuilding a bike.

Along with this thread it would be a great legacy for anyone thinking of doing the same.

It seems building a bike can be a life-changing experience. For one thing I reckon you'll be doing all the mopping in your house from now on

 

[Serge]

Wow, gears are all done.

Looks pretty neat to my untrained eye.

Once I've fitted the seat and pedals, it's ready to ride!

I honestly didn't think I'd get this far without some form of major trauma.

I may have to treat myself to a cigar and a gin.

 

[Serge]

I'd love it just not sure my bank balance will. I'd need to add a frame to shopping list with all the rest But once the night's move in who know's

Once I've finished, I'll put up my full shopping list with costings. It may help potential future builders like yourself to budget (I just hope Mrs Serge doesn't see it).

 

[tom73]

Once I've finished, I'll put up my full shopping list with costings. It may help potential future builders like yourself to budget (I just hope Mrs Serge doesn't see it).

 

[Serge]

Your bike is coming along really well....even without the beer goggles

You're either incredibly lucky, or you've played down how much homework you've done!

Can I suggest that you sit down (sometime soon when everything is still fresh) and do up a "Serge's list of do's and don'ts" for rebuilding a bike.

Along with this thread it would be a great legacy for anyone thinking of doing the same.

It seems building a bike can be a life-changing experience. For one thing I reckon you'll be doing all the mopping in your house from now on

That's a great idea, and seeing as it's gone a little quicker than I thought, I should have plenty of time over the weekend to do it.

Just one quick "don't" while it's still fresh in my mind:

When cutting your cable outers, don't hold the cable cutters too close to your gentleman's area. I managed to squash my goodies between the grips.

 

[tom73]

That's a great idea, and seeing as it's gone a little quicker than I thought, I should have plenty of time over the weekend to do it.

Just one quick "don't" while it's still fresh in my mind:

When cutting your cable outers, don't hold the cable cutters too close to your gentleman's area. I managed to squash my goodies between the grips.

 

[Serge]

Couldn't resist a quick comparison photo.

Before:

Now:

 

[Serge]

The bicycle workshop has now been converted back to a kitchen for tonight.

I think a night off is in order.

Normal service will resume in the morrow.