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Old 21st April 2008   #51
rik
 
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Mat, the bike is fucking awesome, at the moment SS, because I don't have a rear hub, but is a joy to ride it, so small, so playfull...
Not tomorrow, but maybe on wednesday I pop down to yours, I let you know before.

If any one have a rear track hub and is billing to get rid of it, please let me know.
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Old 22nd April 2008   #52
Scrapper
I need to install a headset and cut the fork to fit, do you have tools for the job?
ta
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Old 22nd April 2008   #53
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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Mat, the bike is fucking awesome, at the moment SS, because I don't have a rear hub, but is a joy to ride it, so small, so playfull...
Not tomorrow, but maybe on wednesday I pop down to yours, I let you know before.

If any one have a rear track hub and is billing to get rid of it, please let me know.
Unfortunately no track hubs... and tomorrow evening i am headed down to polo south.... thursday day time should be ok, maybe the evening.
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Old 22nd April 2008   #54
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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I need to install a headset and cut the fork to fit, do you have tools for the job?
ta
Yup... and i have cutting guides for both ahead and threaded headsets.
The hacksaw does need a new blade though, so if you can pick one up before hand, that would be great
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Old 23rd April 2008   #55
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are you coming down to polo then
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Old 26th April 2008   #57
sokart
hey matt...just came acroos this thread and have a similar problem....I'm about to finish my bike....picked up the wheels today...the only bit i cannot do is pressing the headset in....would you mind if i came across with my frame and headset to press it in? cheers
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Old 26th April 2008   #58
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hey matt...just came acroos this thread and have a similar problem....I'm about to finish my bike....picked up the wheels today...the only bit i cannot do is pressing the headset in....would you mind if i came across with my frame and headset to press it in? cheers
that'll be fine, no problems... between 10-1! word.
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Old 26th April 2008   #59
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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...please forward all queries to Sheep, my secretary.....

see you then.
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Old 26th April 2008   #60
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...please forward all queries to Sheep, my secretary.....

i'll have you know i look very fetching in a skirt...
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Old 28th April 2008   #61
matt (baddesigner)
 
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hey matt, are you doing this any week nights? beers in return for build help?

cheerios! :D
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Old 28th April 2008   #62
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matt give him a ring i think he's around today, but he is leaving on wednesday afternoon for nyc for a week
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Old 28th April 2008   #63
matt (baddesigner)
 
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poop! think wednesday is pushing it, won't have a bb by then. bah.
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Old 28th April 2008   #64
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get the headset done then,
BB fitting all you need is an adjustable spanner + BB tool.
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Old 28th April 2008   #65
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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I am going to leave my weeknights free for paid work, have been posting lots of fliers and spoke cards recently to try and get it moving.

But you are more than welcome to use/borrow the tools when im not here. Ill just make sure to tell Mary or Chandra, leave a note with what you have borrowed along with few beers/whiskey/tequila and return the tools after a few days.

Neither Sheep or myself will be here for the open toolbox on the 4th of May, so ill leave it up to the girls if they are still going to have some people over.... Mary's vegan breakfast is starting to develop quite a following. More people are over for that than the toolbox!
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Old 28th April 2008   #66
xsheepx
i wil be in on sunday morning but prolly leaving around midday....
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Old 7th May 2008   #67
pilky
is anyone at this gaff friday or friday night ?

want to get that freewheel changed for sat, its knackered :(
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Old 8th May 2008   #68
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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I know i said there would be an open toolbox this sunday, but unfortunately, i have had other things come up... so its going to be on saturday instead. Anytime after 11.

If its just the freewheel, pop over whenever, friday is good :)
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Old 8th May 2008   #69
pilky
ah was hoping to use ur tools lol

dont worry if its a problem though

ta
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Old 8th May 2008   #70
rik
 
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Mat you have your mane to go to cambridge, on saturday....
Are you coming?
If not see you soon, maybe I pop on friday to true a wheel, who knows
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Old 14th May 2008   #71
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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Open Toolbox is on this sunday!

Breakfast and mechanics followed by polo... all good
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Old 16th May 2008   #72
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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is anyone up for this?
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Old 16th May 2008   #73
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is anyone up for this?
I'm sure there will be some casualties from Secret London
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Old 16th May 2008   #74
pilky
im defo in for this

want me wheel re-dished :)
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Old 16th May 2008   #75
pilky
please
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Old 17th May 2008   #76
Scrapper
I need to remove and install a new threadless headset and cut some forks if your "open for business" tomorrow.
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Old 17th May 2008   #77
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Matt, what crank pullers do you have. Got Miche and old Campag?
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Old 17th May 2008   #78
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so this is on tomorrow? if it's alright, i will probably drop by. i need to sort out my headset.
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Old 17th May 2008   #79
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matt, i may well be over with a small issue. cheers dude
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Old 17th May 2008   #80
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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everyone is welcome over, any time from 10ish.
119 shacklewell lane
e8

ufortunately jol, no old style crank extractor... i cant seem to find them anyway.

Last edited by smallbrownbike (matt); 18th May 2008 at 09:23..
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Old 17th May 2008   #81
smallbrownbike (matt)
 
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oh yeh.... vegan tofu scramble as usual... (thanks to mary)
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Old 18th May 2008   #82
Scrapper
im feeling to sick to contemplate the ride over there this morning and overground train is down so i can't even cheat, Another time hopefully
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Old 18th May 2008   #83
JOL
 
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Might be too late on this but Matt, do you have a phil bb tool?
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Old 18th May 2008   #84
+imMe
hey Matt. Would it be ok if I pop in? I'd like to swap a sprocket.
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Old 18th May 2008   #85
tooFATtoRIDE
Matt,
Can I come around just to hang out?
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