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  1. mrgreen

    Tyre size

    Hi, Got a couple of tyres on my old ride [27"] got some wheels but they are 700mm will they fit? If not the tyres maybe the tubes? MrG
  2. mrgreen

    Tube tape

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dq3z_DybpI If this has already been shared then I am sorry, I thought it cool :mrgreen: MrG
  3. mrgreen

    Oaklands Scraper Bike Project

    http://inhabitat.com/2010/07/29/oakland ... reativity/ Amazing 8)
  4. mrgreen

    Hide Brake Cable in Frame

    Been thinking about hiding rear brake cable in the frame, how easy is it to do? Did have a search of howtos but nothing showed up Thanks MrG
  5. mrgreen

    Lock three speed to one gear

    Hi, Thought I read a how to on locking a sturmey archer three speed to one gear, got given a three speed but I would like to convert it to single speed anyone link me up? Sweet ride pics to follow MrG
  6. mrgreen

    Quick Rim Painting Question

    Hi, Looking at painting rims on my bike, other than removing tyres tubes and masking up... is there any special paint or tips anyone can give me ? Was going to paint white walls but I think a couple of new tyres may be the way to go And can you get like spike wheel nuts? Thanks MrG
  7. mrgreen

    What can I do to this?

    Hi, Just bought a bike off ebay Any ideas on making it more ratty! thinking guards and rack have to go.... maybe lose the stickers????? MrG
  8. mrgreen

    Single Speed Conversion

    Started off with this Lots of gears Replaced Gear Cluster with a single speed cog, removed granny rings and took out a few links MrG
  9. mrgreen

    no stretch widen....

    Hi, Is there any way to widen frame that goes to rear wheel, got very few metal working tools and no welder yet.... Could I cut gusset behind seat post [at base] and ease apart then maybe use nuts bolts washers to keep it apart? Thanks MrG
  10. mrgreen

    Bike recycle project

    Hi, I work for a funded cycle recycle project, we take old bikes from the dump and fix some, strip others for parts. All money goes back into project which is non profit. Aim is to reduce landfill and help local community. We are still thinking about pricing structure, quality of second hand...
  11. mrgreen

    remove top layer of paint

    Hi, Got a pair of forks someone has decided to paint gloss black over original paint.... can this be removed ? or will I need to repaint forks? Thanks MrG
  12. mrgreen

    turn a cassette into a fixie

    Hi, I manged to get a cassette [7 speed] apart can you make a fixie from gears? got spacers from this cassette can get others ..... Just my way of building a fixie on the cheap...... Thanks MrG :mrgreen:
  13. mrgreen

    Bike Stand.....

    http://lifehacker.com/5413886/build-a-c ... with-pipes MrG :mrgreen:
  14. mrgreen

    Rolling Scrap

    Mocked up this frame with scrap parts from around the shop... going to change rims not sure if I will use black ones yet Rear wheel is very tight hence use of more slick rubber might ease rear dropouts to give me clearance Seat needs a clean ... get badge fixed Need different bar set up...
  15. mrgreen

    Extending Forks....

    Hi, I was thinking of making some longer forks, I have no welding gear but could get someone to do that for me. Are there any guides that show you how to do it? Thanks MrG
  16. mrgreen

    Frame Question

    Hi, Took a ladies frame which had very slim wheels, could not get a 26" to fit forks so have swapped them out [mind you the ones in photos will need to be changed as they are badly bent!] Rear wheel is going to be a problem may have to drop a wheel size [24"] unless you know different...
  17. mrgreen

    Three speed hub using one gear

    Hi, Is it possible to set a three speed hub to use just one gear? do not want cable changer etc.... Thanks MrG
  18. mrgreen

    My first ride

    I got bored so put a few parts together, had kicking around... now where to go from here?
  19. mrgreen

    duck valve caps

    Hi, Anyone know of a place I can get duck shaped valve caps? chrome, black, anything Thanks MrG
  20. mrgreen

    rusty lady needs attension

    rusty lady something I was thinking of cleaning up Not Sure if anything will bring these bars back Check out that guard Rims paint or clean?
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