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If threaded i have a brand new 2x SRAM GXP cranks + BB. Used for 200m only and taken off. I was going to Classified it, but happy to donate to the cause. Came fitted to my Parkwood last week. I can even throw in the X5 shifter to go with it and front mech... in for a penny, in for a pound 🙂
Just cranks you need now Scotroutes?
Should also be able to help out on baby stuff as we have a four week old who is growing quickly and no future use for the stuff although I reckon you may be getting swamped with the stuff 😀 When is he/she due to arrive?
Good god man, what were you thinking!Bike has a 68mm BB shell
[quote=weeksy ]If threaded i have a brand new 2x SRAM GXP cranks + BB. Used for 200m only and taken off. I was going to Classified it, but happy to donate to the cause. Came fitted to my Parkwood last week. I can even throw in the X5 shifter to go with it and front mech... in for a penny, in for a pound Bugger that. The man may need a little temporary assistance but there's no way I'm building a bike with mixed SRAM and Shimano shifters!!
(Cranks may be fine though, as I should be able to get a Shimano 3x mech to work with them. Email in profile)
Colin if the bike is finished before next weekend I can ask lee if she can bring it down in her van. I'm meeting her in wales for the bb200 and live in Sheffield I'll be passing by Stockport on my way back on Sunday. More than happy to deliver it.
Cranks and BB shipped 🙂
Scotroutes just sent a build pic across, obvs weeksy's cranks will 'butch it up' a bit
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Seriously though, pics would be good
depending on the flavour of the child, we have some slightly older kit (3-6mo and onwards, iirc)
Obvs if it's a boy you're still welcome to it but it might not suit so well.
We don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet.
I'm so thankful for the help so far.
It really is overwhelming.
[quote=ianfitz ]Colin if the bike is finished before next weekend I can ask lee if she can bring it down in her van. I'm meeting her in wales for the bb200 and live in Sheffield I'll be passing by Stockport on my way back on Sunday. More than happy to deliver it.
I can bring it down to the BB200 in my own bloody van thanks very much 🙂
Forks hopefully acquired tomorrow....
Bollocks. The forks kindly provided by Murf turn out to have a steerer that's too short. That puts paid to my plan to get the bike down tomorrow. Yeah, yeah - I should have checked that first.
So - 80-100mm travel forks, 200mm 1 1/8" steerer, Q/R, Anyone?
We don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet.
I popped in to ask that very question! I'll remove the pink stuff from the box we've assembled. Washing done Mosey, parcel on the way tomorrow!
Mosey,
We have a small club group which are scattered around the Stockport area. We meet in various locations on a Wednesday night and would be delighted to have your company if you need someone to ride with. We've all had our issues, some extremely serious. We often openly discuss what anti depressants we are taking and we are like a little self help group!
I lost my father to lung disease a couple of weeks ago and the humor, exercise, and fresh air of our Wednesday night ride made a big difference to helping me through the grieving process.
Again, we'd be delighted if you'd like to join us. Just drop me a pm if you do.
Chris P
Dukinfield CC
Re the previous post, I should read a full thread before posting!!! Duh!!! (My Mrs even posted a few weeks ago with the same group ride invite!)
It all still stands of course and good luck with the little un!
Bollocks. The forks kindly provided by Murf turn out to have a steerer that's too short. That puts paid to my plan to get the bike down tomorrow. Yeah, yeah - I should have checked that first.So - 80-100mm travel forks, 200mm 1 1/8" steerer, Q/R, Anyone?
How desperate are you? I have a pair of 100mm Recon golds that have been languishing in the parts bin for a while. I've just been out and done a very quick service on them, and they appear to work fine. They fit all your requirements - steerer is exactly 200mm - but... there is some wearing on one of the stanchions, so would need more regular tlc than normal. Cosmetically they are OKish, but some paint flaking around the crown race and cable rub on one lower.
No forks means no bike so, if you're happy to loan them out, they'll be fine.
It isn't a loan - they're surplus to requirements here.
I'm in Skipton, what's the best way to get them onto the bike?
Colin, I have those TALAS I offered earlier (might be 200mm long it they stand on their tippy-toes steerer). They'll run at 100mm.
I'm at work tomorrow though not sure if you fancy a detour on yer way dahn sarf via the GC?
I'm on the ring road so fairly easy access. Text/email if they're any use.
You know, for all the criticism levelled at this forum (broadly by its users) about being whiny or elitist or argumentative or whatever, this thread right here is a beautiful example of why I'm still here and choose to spend hours of my life contributing to its feeding and watering. It's not a forum, it's a community. Love you guys.
Right I have a pair of VGC Reba Air 85-115mm U-Turns 210mm 1-1/8" steerer going spare along with almost everything needed to build a bike apart from a frame to fit Mosey I'm 6'3" he's 5'6".
I'm only 3/4 hour away from him but not for the next week 🙁
I've got a pike of some sort (the older sort), somewhere in the garage (and somewhere near Southampton)
depends if that's too much travel, I guess (and needs a 20mm hub)
Thanks again for the offers guys. I'll likely take Metalheart up on his offer. If not, I'll be in touch directly sometime after the weekend
That sounds like the best option. Certainly will be more aesthetically-pleasing than my offering (which I forgot to mention has both disc and v brake tabs...)
Wait until you see the rest of it....
This is how they looked on my old ti bike (in the semi-wilds)...
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Right. After a bit of faff with forks and whatnot we have a bike.
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I'll get it out for a wee test ride tomorrow.
Waiting for the OP to contact me so I can get it couriered.
Big thanks to Metalheart (seatpost and forks), Weeksy (cranks/BB), Milky1980 (rotors) and Murf (for the forks that I couldn't use).
I have just read this thread. Nice work chaps. As they say what comes around goes around.
Thumbs up for all the work you've put into this Scotroutes, that's a better bike than my hardtail!
Need that like button 😀
That's miles better than I thought was possible with donated parts! Scotroutes, you deserve a beer for the work put into this.
That's bloody lovely.
You all should be very, very proud of yourselves.
Matching bits, too. Very tidy. Well done.
Good work Onion.
🙂
Been away and missed this. Thats just bloody brilliant by Scotroutes and everyone else. Get out and ride it Moseymtb 😀
This is a thread I've missed.
@mosey: you clearly have loads of support - draw strength from it; my thoughts are with you and yours.
All the best.
Can't believe I missed this one too. Amazing support from everyone on here. I have a few bike parts laying about, sorry late to the party I know! But if you need anything email in profile.
Secondly congratulations, as hard as being a parent is, it is the most wonderful journey to be on. All the best.
Lovely work!
We all need a leg up every now and again! Nicely done the good folks of STW 🙂
Good luck Mosey.
That is one heck of a loaner bike! 😯 😀
Mosey, how's tricks? Hope you've managed to get out on the bike that STW built (although understand if you haven't!)
Heck, has it even turned up?! 🙂
Thought I'd bump rather than email as I'm sure many others would like to know how you are, even if it isn't all roses.
Rich
Mosey? 🙁
I've heard nothing since sending the bike. I know it got there ok as it was signed for.
Priorities......?
??
Not active on here in 6 weeks. If anyone knows him or is local could they check up and let us know his alright. Hope all is ok and his just got his hands full!
He is ok and has just had his hands full.
So sorry to not have updated. 2 weeks to go until our baby is due.
I still can't believe after all we have been through that we have come this far.
I replied with an email about the bike and how touched I am for all to have done what they have done. I didn't get a reply though but I see why now if mine didn't reach you.
Claire is really struggling, obviously she's off the medicine and the redundancy really hurt her. She'd being incredibly brave or has become better at hiding quite how down she is.
I'm 2 months into my medication and haven't had any adverse effects like last time. I do feel better in myself and am looking forward now.
Again, I can't stress enough how important you all have. Been to me. I apologise for not being active on here. Work, Claire and prepping for the baby have taken every minute.
2 weeks!!! I really hope you're getting lots of sleep 🙂
I did wonder about a lack of email but assumed you'd just been tied up with other stuff. I did mean what I said though - your part of the bargain is you get out on the bike for a few minutes of relaxation. You, your Mrs and your soon-to-be-child will all be the better for it!
Fingers crossed for you and yours, it's a tiring and exciting time (the latter more in retrospect 🙂 )