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Mick - there aint no deadlines - honestly. Andrew's got photos of where things are at and I think is a bit humbled at your efforts so far.
If it's done in the new year - or his birthday - or even if its not finished at all - that's still 100 times better than where he was a month ago.
Anyways - mailed you for a chat.
That puts the raw in Braw.
Thats Brilliant , cant wait to see the finished model.
So - an update. Got these photos from Mick today. God I'm like a kid at Christmas now. And it's not even my bike!
Also a major thanks to Magura - we're getting some dogs danglies brakes from them. Fantastic.
#Edit - and a major - no mega - thanks to Mark at [url=www.superiorpowdercoatings.co.uk]www.superiorpowdercoatings.co.uk[/url] who did the powder coating for free!
Hopefully arrives in Edinburgh Wednesday, gets built up, drive / ferry to nephews - on Thursday night / Friday (gets a mince pie), sleeps Saturday.
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Sweetness.
Totally amazing..
"virtual claps"
Update time again. Nearly there.....
It has been a rather good day for the balance bike.
First an email from Chipps - the nice people at MAGURA will find us a set of HS33 hydraulic rim brakes! These are perfect as they offer plenty of power with very little lever effort, and the lever can also be adjusted nice and close to the bars.
Then shortly after Mark Smith (also an mtber it turns out) at SUPERIOR POWDER COATINGS calls to say the frame is ready. They've done a top job with a gentle blast clean (much smoother finish than the grit blast we have at work), phosphate, zinc prime and then gloss powder finish. All done in 2 days free of charge! The guys in the paint shop even took the trouble to take photos so we can keep up the record of the build story. So if you are near Leyland and want a bike friendly service at a reasonable price please consider them.
http://www.superiorpowdercoatings.co.uk/
I've taken a few pictures tonight - its a really nice claret / purple colour - a cheap camera and artificial light don't do it justice. More photos of the paint process and built up bike to follow over the next couple of days. All ready for shipment on Monday!
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Spooky - we must have both been posting updates at the same time!
All bits cleaned up and ready for build (not that it needs many parts)- I hoped I might have escaped a headtube ream (I faced it up in a lathe before brazing and no heat near the ends of the tube). However the cups are a bit tight so need to pay Craig a quick visit at Ride On in Rawtenstall who has already offered to do it foc. So another plug for nice people:-
www.rideon.co.uk
really is a superb donation list so far amazing what someone can do with some tubes and some tools
wouldent mind one myself with some foot pegs mounted on the rear lower fork stays just back from the seat tube would make a great shop run bike
keep up the great work.
Bloody brilliant.
This is Fantastic !!
Big respect to all involved, cant wait to see the "Big Smiley Face" pics too
Wow - great stuff folks. Looks great
I've had some bad news at work, generally feeling a bit poo. So a quick re-read and update of this thread was call for..
OUTSTANDING WORK CHAPS.
Is there anything else you need?
Just WOW.
This really brings a warm fuzziness to my insides, well done to all involved, and thanks for posting up photos of the ongoing build.
Fantastic.
Fantastic!
cant wait to see the finished bike
Every now and again STW produces something of this level of AWSUMNESS and I remember why I keep coming back!
Really heart warming stuff, thanks for sharing and a big pat on the back to all involved. Just brilliant.
this thread is awesome
Wow. I am speechless.
**APPLAUSE**
Fantastic effort. Really, really superb!
And I love the colour too!
😀
Awesome fellas. Any bits and pieces still needed?
Top work, ace colour and restores my faith in humans.
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Thanks for all the comments guys. The kindness of strangers is pretty amazing at times!
I genuinely am excited about seeing it in the flesh now!
I was thinking of getting some decals made for it - I dont know if it would be done before Christmas - maybe I can add them later.
So - any ideas for a name? I was thinking the obvious: "Rushton" or as martinxyz above said "Braw".
This really brings a warm fuzziness to my insides,
Are you sure that wasnt the mulled wine?
Is there anything else you need?
Thanks SpeshPaul - I dont think so. But the last time I said that - turned out we did.
Wow, fantastic! Good work everyone who's involved in this.
looks great!
Totally heart-warming thread!
I think you've nailed the name yourself. The "Rushton Braw"!!! Manufacturer and model.
Thanks for sharing this.
edit-or the Fan-Dabi-Dozi!
There's a good chance, but that doesn't sound as nice.Are you sure that wasnt the mulled wine?
Again, nice work.
top work 😀 😀
Fantastic stuff. I can remember being quite good at brazing. If only I'd done any in the last 20 years!
Looking forward to see the next instalment!
Top work by all involved. Really looking looking forward too seeing the fully completed build.
Any more suggestions for a name?
Also does anyone know a place to get some decals done inside a week - I can design it?
A quick forum search gives [url= http://www.slikgraphics.com/contact ]Slik Graphics[/url] as a potential supplier but they have been noted previously for slow contact...excellent thread BTW looking forward to seeing the completed build!
Thanks Albanach - I came across them too but the "slow" bit puts me off.
Slik Graphics ?? They make a sloth look like Usain Bolt...
Slik Graphics ?? They make a sloth look like Usain Bolt...
That's made me chuckle!
Any speedier suppliers or any ideas folks?
[url= http://www.thecycleshed.co.uk/ ]Gil at the cycleshed[/url]
Gil M off retrobike turns stuff around quickly.
Andyhilton - Thanks: much appreciated.
Amazing!
I'd also vote for Gil! - sticker legend (and singlespeeder iirc)
Not so sure about my name on it (small text please) but liking the brawbike idea. Andrew and coulda to have final say 🙂 There is a nice flat space for a head badge (slightly eliptical 2" diameter)
Been slightly lazy tonight (weiss beer and tv after kids finally in bed). Frame is still sat behind the sofa - will finish off and test ride tomorrow - must remember to go beg a cardboard bike box from somewhere.
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Mick - I reckon you've earned that weiss!
So Mick for names: what about rushton BRAW!
Or RUSH braw. Or rush BRAW. Or M.R. Braw. Actually- I like that last one.
Up to you guys - I'm all out of ideas 🙂 But yeah - the last one sounds good.
Bedtime...zzzzzzz
Top work... and a great thread. 😀
Great thread. Great looking bike. Love the headtube design - looks functional and retro. Looks like a trials bike. Great.
OK - short of pulling this apart and finding a cardboard box I'm done!
Wheels, saddle and post are just dummy ones - Ronan has some nicer stuff waiting for it to land in Edinburgh. Bars and adjustable stem are for initial setup (again - Ronan has some nicer things and the good folks in his LBS have sorted some grips).
Customer specified minimum saddle height of 73cm hit bang on.
Schwalbe tyres fast and surprising grippy (also make a good noise doing skids on sheet ice!)
Just had a scoot around on a very icy road. Ronan's ideas / sizing seem to be spot on (I'm only 2" taller than Andrew) - initial learner setup of rear brake only also works well (lots of fun on the ice but very safe). Cable brake is just a stopgap until Magura have time to sort us out.
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Fantastic Mick!
We've decided on the "rushton BRAW" name. I've photoshopped the above image to give an idea of what it'll look like once decaled. Are you ok with this?
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And thanks again to Militant_biker(Rick) and Greuller(Giles) from here who helped getting the required Illustrator file setup and TheDts (Daniel?) who has offered to print the decals on Monday.
#Edit - the logo:
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