Author Topic: A build for my Youngest "Lolo" (with some wheel building tips) (Read 3385 times)

BADDH · « **on:** June 29, 2014, 02:16 PM »

I have had this 1990 Robinson JR for a while now and just getting round to making a start with it.

As the Northern Monkeys know my eldest "Tink" is a regular on the Rides on her 81 Robinson Expert, and what you do for one ...
well this build is for Tink little Sister, "Lolo" who wants a "Roberson" as she puts it of her own...

We decided to put all the parts out and make a list of what parts we are missing, I think we have some forks sorted but if there are any out there pm me...

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Everything we have here is NOS and hopefully we can make her a decent bike to ride out on this summer.

Parts list
1. Ideally a suntour Mini stem
2. A Pair of brakes to suit the skinny wheels ?
3. Ideally a blue UNI mini seat and post or blue seat cover.
4. Euro BB set
5. TA alloy Cranks or similar ( think we've one inbound)
6. Small size 9/16's pedals

The sundries like chain, cables and grips I will go see uncle Alan for.

If you have anything guys let me know.

sawzall · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2014, 08:51 PM »

I migh have some blue weinmann mini brakes
And a polished suntour mini stem if you are interested?

BADDH · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2014, 11:04 PM »

Quote from: sawzall on June 29, 2014, 08:51 PM

I migh have some blue weinmann mini brakes
And a polished suntour mini stem if you are interested?

Yes please buddy,

Pm me the details please.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 06, 2014, 05:34 PM »

That's going to be a nice build.

Please post up pics of progress. Looking forward to seeing them wheels built.

If I remember right the DC 750 brakes work on these, not 100% sure. $:-\$

BADDH · « **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2014, 09:17 PM »

Slow progress but I have now managed to get the correct Forks and these are also NOS so big thanks to that man for those...

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HUTCHMAN · « **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2014, 09:40 PM »

Quote from: BADDH on July 07, 2014, 09:17 PM

Slow progress but I have now managed to get the correct Forks and these are also NOS so big thanks to that man for those...

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no probs bud

BADDH · « **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2014, 10:06 PM »

Quote from: HUTCHMAN on July 07, 2014, 09:40 PM

Quote from: BADDH on July 07, 2014, 09:17 PM
Slow progress but I have now managed to get the correct Forks and these are also NOS so big thanks to that man for those...

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no probs bud

cheers Buddy

I have more bits on there way this week too

CustardLips · « **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2014, 11:08 PM »

Gonna look sweet that Dazzle.

BMX1973 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2014, 04:09 PM »

Quote from: BADDH on July 07, 2014, 09:17 PM

Slow progress but I have now managed to get the correct Forks and these are also NOS so big thanks to that man for those...

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BADDH · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2014, 06:02 PM »

Updated

More bits rolling in today with a nice suntour mini stem and weinmann anno blue rear brake, thanks to that man for those lovelies.

Just the crank, BB, pedals and pad set now were there, just gotta build it next...

BADDH · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2014, 06:07 PM »

Just got the megatastic shiney TA crank for this build, so a big thanks to that man

I just need the blue Robbo Pads and a Euro BB for it now, anyone help me to identify what the BB is for the Junior BB ?

Andy68 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 10, 2014, 09:38 PM »

This is the BB you'll need for example 1.37x24T http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tioga-Euro-Bottom-Bracket-1-37-x-24-Vintage-NOS-Old-School-BMX-MTB-Fixie-Road-/141365706860?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ea0d806c

The problem with these mini's is finding the correct spindle so ya cranks miss the chainstays. Just ask Nick!!!

I may be able to sort you out, maybe!!!

Can you measure approx the widest point of ya stays, I presume ya cranks are 165 ish? Just offer them up roughly so you'll see where they have to clear.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOTTOM-BRACKET-COTTERLESS-BB-AXLE-SPINDLE-MOUNTAIN-BIKE-RACER-FIXIE-/390894885504?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item5b03269a80

Andy68 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2014, 09:48 PM »

Just found this old message I sent to Steve when we were trying to sort one out............

Spindle length is 115mm approx on my mini Champion, just measured the mini MRDs and they seem to be roughly 125mm. I guess it depends wot frame its going in, the shape of the chainstays & the crank lengths so you have enough clearance at the 'bends'.

BADDH · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2014, 08:14 PM »

Quote from: Andy68 on August 10, 2014, 09:48 PM

Just found this old message I sent to Steve when we were trying to sort one out............

Spindle length is 115mm approx on my mini Champion, just measured the mini MRDs and they seem to be roughly 125mm. I guess it depends wot frame its going in, the shape of the chainstays & the crank lengths so you have enough clearance at the 'bends'.

I've just realised ....

I have unboxed one from a 1983 Robinson Mini I have, that's 125mm so I guess that's the one I need to find.

Anyone got a 125mm Euro BB complete with bolts

?

BADDH · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:13 PM »

Parts arriving for the build nicely now, I can't take credit for the Bling that's my Uncle Joff 's and Phil's handy Work
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BADDH · « **Reply #15 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:15 PM »

OE Supercross padded race seat from a good friend.
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Mini Platforms 9/16"
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BADDH · « **Reply #16 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:16 PM »

Robinson Bars with the Race plate & Uncle Joe decal... Wigan

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BADDH · « **Reply #17 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:21 PM »

I am Wheel building again 4x

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NORTY40 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 11, 2014, 09:39 PM »

That's going to be one cool mini built up Darren

The little one will be made up with it .

Thanks for the spindle info too Andy

I have one of these to build up and wasn't 100% sure what i needed aswell .

hokuspokus74 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 12, 2014, 05:59 AM »

Its going to be really cool,i have one to build up i got in from the U.S ages ago still thinking what to stick on it,id love them rims

or a cool red set,ive silver if anyone wants to swap for blue or red

BADDH · « **Reply #20 on:** August 12, 2014, 08:12 PM »

I will put up a method of how to True up wheels guys as some of you have asked me before.

I will get some pics up to

BADDH · « **Reply #21 on:** August 13, 2014, 09:57 PM »

We're getting there now

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NORTY40 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2014, 10:58 AM »

Your doing a great job on that Dazza , looks awesome

She will be made up with that

CustardLips · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2014, 11:07 AM »

Looking good Daz.

BADDH · « **Reply #24 on:** August 14, 2014, 11:21 AM »

Quote from: NORTY40 on August 14, 2014, 10:58 AM

Your doing a great job on that Dazza , looks awesome

She will be made up with that

Hi Joff,

She is mate she can't wait to have a go..

Something very special about this build for me too. And I ve had a great response from the Radsters on the parts required.

What a great bunch of guys