HobbesOnTour
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No Ruddy Idea But Here Goes.
- Thread starter Serge
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I think so, with judicious bale out points along the way if I begin to yearn for some creature comforts.It does!
Camping?
HobbesOnTour
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What could be more comfortable than a bike you've built yourself?
Well, we'll soon find out!What could be more comfortable than a bike you've built yourself?
Just thought I'd just give you all a quick update on progress.
In a nutshell, not a lot.
I'm yet to hear from the powder coaters so I'll be giving them a call in the morning to check on how long it'll be.
I've received a few more parcels (some, rather unfortunately, intercepted by the good lady. I think she's starting to realise what's going on.):
The slime tubes (so my first bit of construction can finally begin now I have the wheels, tubes and tyres), some good quality cable cutters, the bar ends (now redundant due to @Alan O's generous donation of a set of butterfly bars) and another mystery parcel that requires collecting from the Post Office (I'm going to have to get a bigger letter box).
So, still pretty hamstrung at the moment. Even if I can pick up the frame and forks in the next couple of days, I'm still reliant on the chainset and headset bearings to arrive before I can do anything truly constructive (or destructive, as the case may be).
To be fair, with work and school holiday child minding commitments at the moment, my free time is rather sparse.
At least the fundraising has started to take off. Sponsorship forms have been distributed and, once again, people's generosity continues to amaze.
So, thanks for following. I promise I'll keep you all updated with progress (or lack thereof).
In a nutshell, not a lot.
I'm yet to hear from the powder coaters so I'll be giving them a call in the morning to check on how long it'll be.
I've received a few more parcels (some, rather unfortunately, intercepted by the good lady. I think she's starting to realise what's going on.):
The slime tubes (so my first bit of construction can finally begin now I have the wheels, tubes and tyres), some good quality cable cutters, the bar ends (now redundant due to @Alan O's generous donation of a set of butterfly bars) and another mystery parcel that requires collecting from the Post Office (I'm going to have to get a bigger letter box).
So, still pretty hamstrung at the moment. Even if I can pick up the frame and forks in the next couple of days, I'm still reliant on the chainset and headset bearings to arrive before I can do anything truly constructive (or destructive, as the case may be).
To be fair, with work and school holiday child minding commitments at the moment, my free time is rather sparse.
At least the fundraising has started to take off. Sponsorship forms have been distributed and, once again, people's generosity continues to amaze.
So, thanks for following. I promise I'll keep you all updated with progress (or lack thereof).
Elysian_Roads
Senior Member
A reality show bike build? You could video your progress but you would have to hope that "Mrs Serge" never watches it or the enormity of your secret will be out.....
I think editing out the embarrassing bits would be a little trickier than it is on this thread!A reality show bike build? You could video your progress but you would have to hope that "Mrs Serge" never watches it or the enormity of your secret will be out.....
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I know you think this off-topic serge but I don't think it is - for the guidance of other folks sourcing bits for a build.
What did you get charged - for customs? VAT? Handling charge? How much did it add up to?
Must admit that for a chainset for the type of bike you are building I would have been inclined to just go to Spa Cycles. No border complications with Yorkshire. Yet.
No problem.
I wasn't charged anything extra. The price quoted on eBay was £45.00 and that's all I paid. I just turned up at the Post Office, showed my ID, furnished them with my signature and collected the parcel.
I'll be picking up what I think is the chainset this morning but, for whatever reason, that has not been marked as an international delivery requiring a signature. It wasn't delivered due to being too large to fit through the letterbox.
I'll post a photo of the packaging as soon as I get back.
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ah.
misunderstood your intercepted comment.
misunderstood your intercepted comment.
OK so, quick blast to the Post Office to pick up my parcel:
I'll let @Blue Hills pick over that, slightly different MO.
Briefly thought "Shall I wait until later and let Poppy open it?" then quickly demolished the box (in my defence, she may be having a sleepover tonight so wouldn't be back anyway).
You can't beat brand new shiny bits can you?
Enough of this dallying, away to work to earn enough to pay off the credit card.
I'll let @Blue Hills pick over that, slightly different MO.
Briefly thought "Shall I wait until later and let Poppy open it?" then quickly demolished the box (in my defence, she may be having a sleepover tonight so wouldn't be back anyway).
You can't beat brand new shiny bits can you?
Enough of this dallying, away to work to earn enough to pay off the credit card.
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well you did ask serge.
Unless I'm mistaken they have misdeclared the value.
Unless I'm mistaken they have misdeclared the value.
It does appear that they've made that particular error, yes.
