New plan

Years ago I wanted to put a seven speed hub in a frame, so I went to a bicycle shop to enquire about it. I was shown that the seven speed hub would not fit my frame because it was much wider than a 3 speed hub. ...
I happened to be thinking of this, and remembered something on the Worksman site so I went back to verify what I saw there: on their parts list they have three different types of industrial bike frames (ladies, curved/small and straight/large) but they don't have any options for rear-end width.... and I already noted how the frame was about a half-inch too narrow for the 3-speed hub, making it darn near impossible to get in and out. So obviously Worksman is not building different-width rears, they're just using some kind of tool to spread the frame enough to get the wider hubs in. Worksman only does steel frames, however--none aluminum.

...I love internally geared hubs. One day when I'm feeling extravagant I'll get a Rohloff Speedhub.
Ya might want to splurge now.
They cost ~$1400+, and that was before the US dollar started dropping....
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*sigh*

I think I got the friday night special...

since I will have to remove the wheel with ancilliaries attached in order to put the sheave on I thought I would have a look at the underside of the bike...

Turned it over and tested hub through the gears and also the brake (seems as good as the front hub on Anita) - and got treated to a nice clanging noise - chain is hitting the low side of the fender edge - behind where the chain cover is mounted of course *sigh*.

I am beginning to dread this build - front wheel mount would be sooo much simpler - wondering why I spent the extra £200 on something that seems to have been put together by the same people who thought that old drinks cans in the front door skins of Rover SD1's was a good idea :.(

anyways - it looks like its time to have the thing apart and do some judicious metal bending...

Jemma xx
 
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First ride under pedal power today...

Its like trying to pedal a bus!! best I managed was a 15mph cruise and after two miles I was exhausted and dizzy...

I got the new bearing races - and they dont fit - if I try and force them the race frame just bends - so I've given up and taken the bike to the local shop that I have used before - almost another £20 down the tubes *sigh*. I should have just gotten a MTB and fitted that up :cry:

On the upside I can see how the seating position is much more relaxing due to the different frame set up.

Engine has been ordered and is due in just over a week...

just an update for you :)

Jemma xx
 
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Hi all,

something strange for you...

In order to put the bike back together I had to assemble the steerer and headset (which as you know didnt go that well)

I re-made it again the other day and noticed something. There is a knurled nut that fits on the top of the headset tube on the frame and this has a date of 2001... yet the bike was advertised as a 2006 model

Does this mean I have been charged for a 2006 bike and gotten a 2001 machine? if thats the case the minor dings and such would make sense.. as would the massive amounts of dust on the machine when it was delivered...

any ideas of how to prove this?

Jemma xx
 
:cool:Jemma, the serial number would be the best place to start the investigation.

Also, do research on the 2001 model and the 2006 model. There must have been many improvements and cosmetic changes in 5 years. The latest improvements, or lack of improvements will verify the bike's age.

Myron
 
Jemma, - with those steering races is it possible to just use loose ball bearings in the bearing cups. I quite often go down to the local tractor dealers/bearing specialists/engineers to get a couple of dozen loose ball bearings when I'm overhauling a bicycle. 'Glue' them all in place with a good quality lithium grease and you're away laughing.
It's the usual thing for old bicycles I'm working on to have dealer networks that are only a faint and distant memory so basic engineering principles are my usual solution. Besides grease and loose ball bearings are very cheap. as compared with the posh OEM parts sold in the bike shop :D
 
An update...

The bearings I was sent by the shop were completely the wrong size as I suspected - local shop charged me £18.50 for the headset rebuild and kindly properly adjusted the front brake for me as well so it actually works :).

I have gotten the alarm for the bike which I am about to fit up and I have ziptied the rear wheel both sides to give it a little more strength..

I am just waiting for the engine kit now .... on the not so good news front the insurance policy only covers bikes up to £400 which I found out this morning... if I had known I would have named it on the policy *sigh*

Jemma xx
 
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:confused:Jemma, do you folks have homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance in your country? I believe that here in America, my homeowner's policy would've covered the bike theft.

Myron
 
:confused:Jemma, do you folks have homeowner's insurance or renter's insurance in your country? I believe that here in America, my homeowner's policy would've covered the bike theft.

Myron

I do but bikes are limited to £400 unless they are named on the policy..

it would have been nice to know that before the bike was nicked...

Jemma xx
 
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:cool:Is that 400 GBP, which converts to $825.54? I'm not familar with your currency.

Myron
 
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