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toooldforthis

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a novice writes....
« on: March 10, 2006, 09:44 AM »
I’ve now accumulated cartloads of old school bits and pieces and god willing (kids permitting) I’m gonna try and build a bike at the weekend.

What I’d like to know is what will I need to do it?

I know the usual spanners, grease, etc – but are there any ‘items’ that you would never start a build without having to hand (and I don’t mean cans of special brew) to save time and effort?

Paul
« Last Edit: March 10, 2006, 03:13 PM by toooldforthis »

Offline Nosnod

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2006, 10:00 AM »
The only thing you will probably struggle with a bit will be fitting the headset cups and bottom bracket cups. Some guys on here use vices and other home made devices or you can get proper press tools. Personally I just make sure the frame is supported and use a piece of wood and a hammer and has never failed  :daumenhoch:

gmac

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2006, 10:02 AM »
You will need a 32mm spanner for the b/b and headset. Not in most people's tool kit.  ;)

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2006, 10:09 AM »
Big 'ole 'ammer

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theRuler

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2006, 10:39 AM »
trying to replicate the hammer force on a headset cup with a vice would be stupid.

some things are meant to be knocked in

tools wise, a small socket set is useful - and a 6mm allen key (sometimes a 4mm too)

adjustable wrenches are good, and some pipe grips.

get the bearing tracks the right way around too mate

toooldforthis

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2006, 03:12 PM »
Cheers Geeza's  :daumenhoch:

I'll no doubt be back on here later on crying like a little girl 'cos I can't get the crank/headset/bottom bracket/stem/chain/wheels/tyres/bars/grips/brakes/brake levers (delete as applicable) to fit properly.

First up is the Gen 1.... :4_17_5:

David

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2006, 05:39 PM »
First up should be some piece of crap you got from the dump!  :10_2_12:

macmark

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2006, 09:36 PM »

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2006, 12:02 AM »
If it looks like a clowns bike when you've finished........ it's old skool ;)

Flaz

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2006, 09:02 AM »
A empty jam jar to put all the bits you have left over and you dont know where they go?  :LolLolLolLol:

toooldforthis

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2006, 07:45 PM »




Got as far as I could last night after half a crate of becks, carried on this afternoon and that's what I've ended up with, quite pleased with it seeing as it's my first build for over 20 years.

Need a left hand brake lever, grips, pedals, a seat & seat post (I hate laybacks). Was gonna put me yellow haro levers on it but it looked pony, I've got a set of metal hubbed black tuffs that are currently getting some work done on them, but thought these blue ones look alright for the time being.

Cheers

Paul
« Last Edit: March 11, 2006, 07:49 PM by toooldforthis »

FuNMoNsTeR

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Re: a novice writes....
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2006, 07:55 PM »
Nice one m8, it looks great... good to see another building novice like myself pull off a great build :daumenhoch:

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