Aero Reflex Build process

[BarryZola]

Hello there. I've created this thread so that i don't have to keep making a new topic everytime i come across the smallest of problems with my first build. I've had next to no experience of actually taking bikes apart and putting them back together, just did a bit of fun riding in my teens. I'm 24 now and have suddenly had the urge to get into it again. So basically i'm learning as i go along and i'd like to ask advice when i'm not sure about the smallest of things if that's ok. I'll also take pics as it progresses if anyone's interested. I'll try not to bore anyone

Firstly, i've just received 2 sets of skyway tuffs from ginnys (thought i may aswell get 2 whilst they were coming quite far and i'm planning on another build at some point). They've arrived after only about 5 days which i'm chuffed about, with no charges or anything added by customs. So they've come with all the nuts and bolts n stuff, but now i think i need a freewheel. Which one do you reckon i should get? Does it matter? Many thanks!

[rarman1]

you can only fit 16t or higher freewheels on skyways get a dicta or shimano and go for

16(rear) to 40-44(chainwheel/sprocket-front)

 

[BarryZola]

Thanks mate, appreciate the advice. I've been out this afternoon and spotted one for a six quid which looked good quality and happened to be 16T. Can't remember what make it was now but it was nice and shiny so i thought i'd give it a bash. Thanks mate. I can always change it if it's not great.

[BarryZola]

Well, i tried screwing the freewheel on that i bought yesterday. It screwed on fine but doesn't look right. Part of the freewheel protrudes past the thread on the tuff. Are there different widths of freewheels? Am i being an idiot here

I'm takin those freewheels back to the shop this afternoon, they can fu**in keep 'em

It might help if someones got a close up pic of what it's supposed to look like.

[highrisedrifter]

Don't know if these are any help to you.




Sorry for the crap images.

HRD

[pickle]

Hmmmmmm blue Tuffs 

[highrisedrifter]

Hmmmmmm blue Tuffs 

They just turned up this afternoon!

I need a white pair now to complete my set. I don't have a bike to put them on yet, I just NEED them, ok?   

HRD

[BarryZola]

I can't see those pics, you must be rubbish

Only joking mate. The geez in the shop just told me that they always end up overlapping the thread on skyway's? Is he having me on or what? Maybe i should take a pic and let you know exactly how they're looking? Thanks for trying to help me so far peeps, i do appreciate it with my crap knowledge of building bmx's

[highrisedrifter]

I can't see those pics, you must be rubbish

Only joking mate. The geez in the shop just told me that they always end up overlapping the thread on skyway's? Is he having me on or what? Maybe i should take a pic and let you know exactly how they're looking? Thanks for trying to help me so far peeps, i do appreciate it with my crap knowledge of building bmx's

Yeah, sorry for the poor pics, only got a camera phone at the moment until I can find my damn digicam charger. 

My freewheels sit proud of the threaded spindle too.

HRD

[BarryZola]

I can see the pics now mate, my pc must have been having a hissy fit yesterday, my fault. As long as were all in the same boat, that's fine! I was wondering whether there was a freewheel that actually fitted exactly flush with skyways, but obviously not. Thanks mate.

[adam]

 Hi Barryzola,

   I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread,   I have just got an Aero Reflex F&F as a first project build  (as I suppose many ebayers have !)

   I'm currenty buying parts for it bit by bit while I restore my girlfriends old Dyno.

Adam

[highrisedrifter]

I think an Aero is a good choice to build as a first dabble. I myself did that very thing too. Good luck with your builds, chaps. 



HRD

[BarryZola]

Nice bike drifter, i really like the colour scheme and the style. Adam, i reckon it might be an idea if we both (or anyone else) stick our aero queries in here as a few people might benefit in the near future. 

[Paulo]

I'm keeping one eye on the thread as well. I've got a couple of builds going just now, one being an Aero.

Like the red scheme HRD. Very nice. Especially the Sugino chainwheel. I've been searching for a good priced three piece crank but I might change my mind cause I like the look of that one piece and chainwheel. What make seat clamp is that by the way?

Keep us posted on the freewheel BZ but I recogn you should be fine as long as it's on straight and not cross threaded and you'll know if you've done that.

 

[oberonspacefruit]

thats a suntour seatclamp.


the freewheels usually overlap a bit.

[BarryZola]

Well, the freewheel does overhand slightly but everyone i've asked has suggested that's the way it will be. I've put the wheel on the bike and it looks fine and seems very, very sturdy. As far as i'm concerned that's the end of my freewheel problem/query. Seems fine and doesn't affect the way the wheel is fitted to the bike or anything like that

[Paulo]

BZ,

On a previous thread you asked about alternative Aero decals and were pointed toward Del.

I've just received a set from Del, the same as the link but a different colour and they are really good, so if you haven't pm'd him yet, I'd recommend him.
 

[BarryZola]

Yeah, i've spoke to him. I'm gonna get some when the bikes nearly finished, just gotta decide what colour i need

By the way, anyone got any useful tips on attaching the headset cups? I've been trying for over a day and still no luck. I don't want to damage the frame by smashing it too hard.

[pickle]

The way i do it id to sit the frame on a thick bit of wood (so the head tube sits straight on the wood) then put cup on the tube (you can lightly grease it if you want to) then another thick bit of wood, then hit it square on woth a big lump hammer!  works normally 

[BarryZola]

I'll try that out then, Cheers. I'm also having real trouble finding a NOS white seat. Those Elina ones are a nice shape. Can't seem to find a white one anywhere. I've already got a post, just the seat needed. Thanks again for all the help

[pickle]

Stick a post up in the wanted section...i'm sure someone will have one you can buy 

[sonic-1]

the best way of fittin headset cups to the frame is put em in the frezer for a while then warm the frame with hair drier whip cup out frezer n it should just pop in with minimal force , then repet with other cup till both in !!! this works a treat

[BarryZola]

I thought i heard about that freezer technique somewhere the other day. I stuck 'em in the freezer but forgot about the hairdryer bit. I got 'em out the freezer about an hour ago and banged them in with the wood and sledgehammer technique. The headset's all sorted now so i can move onto the crank and bottom bracket when my crank comes next week. Thanks again guys

[adam]

Thats a done deal Barryzola, I'll confine my Aero questions to this thread and maybe a nice little tips section may build up.

Highrisedrifter, that is one sweeeeet looking bike you have there.

I have decided on the black/chrome look (cheaper tuffs),   I'll be contacting Del in the near future too.

Adam

P.S.  I have never fitted BB or headset cups before, I was planning on winding them into place with 10mm stud and some large metal plates and nuts,  overkill or no ?    I'd just prefer not to hit things with hammers (as it usually turns out to be one of my body parts !)

[Paulo]

Hitting things with hammers is a bit nervy.  Use the big lump of wood.

I use a big rubber mallet rather than a hammer. Even if you do miss the wood you wont damage the frame.