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Midschoolfool:
Cranks were out of stock. Surprised, Source never usually have that issue.
Eclat Onyx. They actually cost ?20 more, but they did them for the same price.
Midschoolfool:
OMG. I actually can't believe what I just did :LolLolLolLol:
So I needed brake mounts. At first I thought I could find a used pair, or a pair someone got with their frame but didn't use. Before I posted a wanted on Facebook I did some research, and S&M don't give them to any one with a frame. So, that means no one would have a set lying around that didn't use brakes, and those that bought them bought them to use brakes so wouldn't sell them.
This kinda pissed me off a bit, because by the time you add delivery they are ?30. I already had the other brake line holder with the bolt. So I was brain storming last night for ideas. And then I hit one.
No no, look closah. CLOSAH.
Now I still didn't think this was ever going to work. However, after 30 mins? they were done. I put them in the drill and put it in reverse, and then fired up the belt sander. I held that between my legs and fired up the drill. I then got rid of all of the welds, making them barrel shaped. Then I measured them and they were far too long. So I fine line taped them and cut them down with my Dremel, before returning them to the belt sander to get them nice and flat. Then I used the Dremel again with the sanding barrel. After that was done I drilled the threads out with a 5.5 and then 6mm drill bit.
Here is what I got.
Ah but the question is, do they fit?
I'm still sitting here laughing. I can't believe that worked :LolLolLolLol:
Taipan:
I have no idea about the bikes/frames/parts of this era? :-\ But I'm enjoy the story so far ;) great read :daumenhoch:
Midschoolfool:
I would have been snookered there. Had it not been for one thing. My Kizz. It too comes with removable brake lugs, so I had a good idea how they work. I know they are not threaded, and the bolt goes into the frame (which is strengthened). So I just had a look at a reference pic of the 30 quid S&M ones.
And figured sod it, may as well give it a crack. The other brake part I had. The small piece that is L shaped and holds the barrel adjuster. Not sure where that came from tbh. Possibly my Haro Master, which was set up for dual cables. No idea, but it fits.
My chain tool broke the other night. Well, the tool itself is fine but it's a Park Tool one that uses removable pins and the pin snapped. I didn't have any spare pins, and tbh? it is not the right tool for thick half link chains. That is why the pin snapped. So, I ended up cutting off the chain from the Haro. I did notice though that it was a high end KNC chain with the machined out links. Making it lighter. So I wanted to save it. New tool came in today, pushed out two pins, removed the bits I had cut through and put a split link in. So, I should have just saved a 25 quid there too :LolLolLolLol:
Mikku:
You raped that poor Huffy!!! I think you should frame that on the wall instead! :daumenhoch:
Good work, as always. :bow:
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