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[Closed] Time for another terminally dull bike build thread?

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I think it is.

There was a good thread on this a few days ago where someone built an On One, so I'm going to do the same, mainly for my own amusement.

Any comments/ criticisms on the build/ state of my kitchen more than welcome...


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:40 pm
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The thrilling first instalment; a couple of boxes.

[IMG] [/IMG]


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:42 pm
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Come on... you not finished yet!


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:48 pm
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Looks like a standard issue council flat...


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:49 pm
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Pizza cooking metal tray thing needs putting away before you start.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:50 pm
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Tea towel's on the skew!!


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:51 pm
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Hmm can't make out what it is from the logo on the box. Hurry up!


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:51 pm
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Minus one point for the kitchen socket being on but nothing plugged in.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:53 pm
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One of your wall tiles is upside down...


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:53 pm
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and clamp the bike by the seatpost not top tube. that clamp angle has me worried.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:54 pm
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So, boringly, the first step is pulling all the not - new bits off my donor bike...

[IMG] [/IMG]


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 2:54 pm
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That looks like its had a bad paper round


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:02 pm
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someone's pixellated your floor. Was it rude?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:04 pm
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frame attached to stand via top tube.... -1 point

is that a Sovereign? and now you are building up a 456? -1 point


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:04 pm
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Don't make a mess of the kitchen...


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:13 pm
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frame attached to stand via top tube.... -1 point

Genuinely interested as to why this incurs a 1 pt penalty.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:17 pm
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alpin: he was referencing someone elses On-One build thread.

Looks like an Orange crest on the box at a guess…


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:18 pm
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Student house as well - check out the fire blanket 😉
And another -2pts for the kettle being behind the bike, so making access a problem.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:21 pm
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He's blocked the dishwasher as well -1pt

Also, no obvious STW-standard coffee machine on the go - 10pts


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:22 pm
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@ Fortunateson09: So in the end you already started to disasemble your Sovereign... damn this is so cruel...

I hope you'll gonna give it a second life as a singlespeed (it was your plan somehow if I'm right).


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:43 pm
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That always takes longer than you expect. Next dull stage is to clean and lube all the bits I've just taken off. What's left in the work stand is what's getting replaced, basically.

[IMG] [/IMG]


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:44 pm
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Genuinely interested as to why this incurs a 1 pt penalty.

Surely it's usually the seatpost. I even have a crappy seatpost I use so I can clamp it super tight without worrying about crushing a tube


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:47 pm
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Can't be a student, these cleaning stuff on the window shelf. <<<<<<

Your wheels are too small so you are confined to old retro skool'idge.

Mines a tea, strong, no sugar.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:52 pm
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[quote=atlaz ] Genuinely interested as to why this incurs a 1 pt penalty.
Surely it's usually the seatpost. I even have a crappy seatpost I use so I can clamp it super tight without worrying about crushing a tube
Just don't tighten the lever so much. I mean, how ham-fisted are you?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:54 pm
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Fireblanket yes, but too tidy for students. Do you live in a Care Home?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:55 pm
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Very. But it's more just over caution. I have an old seatpost, why not use it. Plus I have a very boxy top tube which is a bit awkward depending where you clamp it so quite happy not to.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:55 pm
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I bet you struggle with Presta valves too 🙄


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:57 pm
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posh tea bags and olive oil. fire blanket and 70's kitchen...

hmmm. i think they are some kind of 'digs'

military/police training perhaps?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 3:57 pm
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How come those forks haven't dropped out?? 😯


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:00 pm
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WOW most exiting thread... EVER


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:01 pm
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post it note pad on the wall for labelling food to go in the fridge - I reckon it's shared occupancy, whatever it is.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:03 pm
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My Dog, this is exciting.

Very valid point about access to kettle though. How are you coping on that front?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:04 pm
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What do you reckon one of his flat-mates came home early and he's now getting a bollocking for having a dirty frame in the kitchen?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:05 pm
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My money is on a care home / sheltered accommodation.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:10 pm
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Maybe he still lives with mummy?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:10 pm
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My money is on a care home / sheltered accommodation.

People in care homes ride Evil Sovs? 😮


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:12 pm
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[i]Maybe he still lives with mummy?[/i]

What have you based that theory on then?


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:17 pm
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Ha. Loving the STW analysis. It's a student house (posh tea and olive oil were on offer).

To be fair, you were warned of how dull this would be in the thread title.

And yes, sadly the Sov has to be retired for now - I can only afford the one bike, so I'm leaving the world of hardtails for the time being.

[IMG] [/IMG]

Sorry the new one isn't anything more interesting. At least I'll fit in...


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:20 pm
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Nice view. And looks like tea making has been somehow accomplished despite kettle access issues.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:22 pm
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so I'm leaving the world of hardtails for the time being.

Excellent time of year to make that decision OP 😉


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:22 pm
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ahhh a 5.

expecting a nice 4hr break from posts while you try and thread those effin cables.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:23 pm
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Hold on a sec... is that a dishwasher... In a student house? My how times have changed.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:24 pm
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Oh fortunateson...

I thought you were better than this.

I am disappoint.


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:24 pm
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Hold on a sec... is that a dishwasher... In a student house? My how times have changed.

It doesn't work...


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:25 pm
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You got a bloody 5ive, Sam?! That's wicked!


 
Posted : 12/11/2012 4:26 pm
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