fixed (almost) done.

del said:

Yesterday I picked up the fixed/free rear from the LBS, stripped the
bike of unnecessary items and built it back up.

Time for some kitchen pics?

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The new hub, a SystemX
model, after a couple of short rides and lock ring tightening, still
seems to allow the sprocket to come loose when I slacken or stop
pedaling, still not used to always spin! Should I need to get a spacer
for the hub or will it just need time to bed in?

I found that as your technique gets better, the problem goes away. That
didn't stop me resorting to riding up a good steep slope while standing
on the pedals to get the thing tight again.

--

JimP

" " - John Cage

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del said:

Yesterday I picked up the fixed/free rear from the LBS, stripped the
bike of unnecessary items and built it back up.

Time for some kitchen pics?

A bit later today. Don't expect too much though as it's just a cheap
convervsion ATM.

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Quoted message said:

Should I need to get a
spacer for the hub or will it just need time to bed in?

I found that as your technique gets better, the problem goes away.
That didn't stop me resorting to riding up a good steep slope while
standing on the pedals to get the thing tight again.

I'll have to go out again dammit. ;-)
--
del 8-)

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Time for some kitchen pics?

On their way now, kitchen and park. Before, during and after shots.
<URL: http://www.cychike.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html>
If you click the slideshow images for the full size, 1600x1200, the
download is around one meg each.

Function before aesthetics!
--
del 8-)

del said:

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Time for some kitchen pics?

On their way now, kitchen and park. Before, during and after shots.
<URL: http://www.cychike.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html>

You need a Brompton for that kitchen! Nice bike. I've always thought
Reynolds 501 was underrated. It makes a frame about half a pound heavier
than 531, but I've seen far fewer 501 frames buckled at the top of the
downtube.

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Function before aesthetics!

Absolutely! My Falcon fixie has rack, mudguards and panniers and a
paintjob (or what's left of one) more than 30 years old, but it works well.

--

JimP

" " - John Cage