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She's finally arrived - Changa Build
bobafett:
Well at the end of the day mate I think you need to try both on when she's finished and let the build talk to you......
Usually I have a build exactly in my head or very near to it..... my recent experience with my Rampar build changed that since how I had it in my head was very different to the parts I chose for her in the end. First time that's happened for me, but sometimes I guess you just have to try the parts on the bike and let the build take the lead a bit perhaps....
Try them both out mate and just see what looks and feels "right" with all the other components in play - either way she's gonna be a stunner mate :daumenhoch:
Picklez:
--- Quote from: bobafett on October 05, 2020, 10:14 PM ---Well at the end of the day mate I think you need to try both on when she's finished and let the build talk to you......
Usually I have a build exactly in my head or very near to it..... my recent experience with my Rampar build changed that since how I had it in my head was very different to the parts I chose for her in the end. First time that's happened for me, but sometimes I guess you just have to try the parts on the bike and let the build take the lead a bit perhaps....
Try them both out mate and just see what looks and feels "right" with all the other components in play - either way she's gonna be a stunner mate :daumenhoch:
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Sound advise John, and definitely the route I'll take, mind you (and keep it quiet from my good lady) I was doing a bit of a 'recky' for Freeagent Freeflites earlier :LolLolLolLol:, 'picturing' a build the freestyle bars would go very nicely with :uglystupid2:
bobafett:
Ahh yes.... the good old "convincing yourself to start yet another build because of 1 specific part you already have" scenario :2funny:
Been there :LolLolLolLol:
Mikku:
Man, what a labour of love with those pedals!!! :bow:
Any updates Pete?
Picklez:
--- Quote from: Mikku on November 12, 2020, 11:07 PM ---Man, what a labour of love with those pedals!!! :bow:
Any updates Pete?
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Thanks Mick, appreciate it. did take more than 24hrs hard labour, and very grey fingers :LolLolLolLol:.
I was expecting to have posted all updates by now, having got over the back issues, and having virtually all the parts in hand. But being a little OCD things unexpectedly slowed down after fitting up the front end of the drivetrain. In as much as, I moved attention to the back wheel, to sort the coaster arm, sprocket, etc. I knew I was going to be reshaping the profile of the coaster arm - to replicate the fashion woody ran his Suntour coaster (on his first trickstar) prior to switching over to SST coasters, and as such was concerned the chrome might crack/peel from having to bend it quite aggressively, which it did, but didn't expect I'd get so 'annual' about things. What I mean is, and hopefully I'll be able to share in the next 2-3 weeks, is that when I fitted up the rear cog, along with associated dust shields, lock nuts, etc. I really wasn't happy with the fact that in such a small area there was about 7 different metal finishes, most bare metal polished, but each having quite different colour shades. So, as the coaster arm was going back to the chromers I took the opportunity to strip the Suntour back own and bundle up all the smalls from the rear driver assembly to send off with the coaster arm. They're all done now, and would be on the way back, but about a week ago I sent some other bits in, and typically Jonathan (chroming bod) likes to get everything done and ship back in one go, so I'll probably get it all back in the next 2-3 weeks, and can then return to getting a good update or two posted.
Maybe I'll get it done before year end, but I'm still somewhat hunting for some brake pads, really trying to find four black Skyway pro pads, but not having a lot of luck, unless I want to pay +?200 for two, which I can't bring myself to do. Have these as a backup, and will run with them for the time being if need be:
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But, really would prefer to find the Skyways for this build.
And, the final part of the jigsaw, which I'm having no luck with, is such a stupid little part, but really would make all the difference - to me at least:
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So, the hunt continues.
More soon, hopefully. :daumenhoch:
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