Broken thread on crank

[RE8ELD0G]

Never mind i figured it out.
Big cog on outside of pedal arm, middle cog on inside and small cog inside that.
Sorted.

Next question, what is the small metal peg sticking out from the large cog used for and where should it sit in relation to the pedal arm???

[Chew]

Next question, what is the small metal peg sticking out from the large cog used for and where should it sit in relation to the pedal arm???

That should line up to the pedal arm.

You'll may also notice a small 'bump' on the inside of both rings. These should be matched on both rings to help with shifting

[FLV]

Never mind i figured it out.
Big cog on outside of pedal arm, middle cog on inside and small cog inside that.
Sorted.

Next question, what is the small metal peg sticking out from the large cog used for and where should it sit in relation to the pedal arm???

Chew is spot on

Pm me if you want my phone number. It's sometimes easier to talk through build issues.

[RE8ELD0G]

My forks arrived today.
Thanks Ian.

They look vaguely exciting
Also got a nice top tube bag thrown in too.

[Ian]

Grand. Glad they arrived safely :)

[RE8ELD0G]

Which chain from these 2 selcof ones do i need to buy.
Is there much of a difference??

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CHSF09SC/se ... peed-chain

[Richpips]

Which chain from these 2 selcof ones do i need to buy.
Is there much of a difference??

The more expensive one will be a bit lighter.

[RE8ELD0G]

Is that all there is too them.......

So i will buy the cheaper one and hopefully its a bit stronger and last longer

Thanks

[RE8ELD0G]

Ok
Time for another noob question.

What will be the vest tyres for my needs.
Will be doing bridleways, tracks, footpaths etc. Dont want anything too aggressive as there is a lot of road between me and the start of these paths.

Can you please post links for them for 29er wheels.

I have not got the first clue what to look for or where to buy cheapest etc.

Thanks

[johnnystorm]

Ok
Time for another noob question.
What will be the vest tyres for my needs.Will be doing bridleways, tracks, footpaths etc. Dont want anything too aggressive as there is a lot of road between me and the start of these paths.

Pretty much anything goes really, like you say, not too gnarly as you're probably not out to ride 10/10 everywhere. Basically don't go too cheap as they'll be heavy and made from plastic and not too expensive as they might be paperthin lightweights. based on my experience, comments here and the tyre tread marks from various BB events Continental Race or X kings are popular. In 2.2/2.4 size they have a decent volume which helps with cushioning.

£15 Race King at ribble:
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... onttymr318

[johnnystorm]

I've used the Geax Gato tyres and been happy, these are a good price and folders so a bit lighter perhaps:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYGBRSXC/ge ... lding-tyre


These also look a good deal for folders:
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYMXASPWT/m ... lding-tyre

[Ray Young]

Ok
Time for another noob question.
What will be the vest tyres for my needs.Will be doing bridleways, tracks, footpaths etc. Dont want anything too aggressive as there is a lot of road between me and the start of these paths.

Continental Race or X kings are popular.

I'd go with the X kings because you could run them all year round. I find race kings fine for the summer but not so good when it's wet.

I've used the Geax Gato tyres and been happy, these are a good price and folders so a bit lighter perhaps:

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYGBRSXC/ge ... lding-tyre


These also look a good deal for folders:
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/TYMXASPWT/m ... lding-tyre

Both of these look good too and great prices.

[jameso]

Boxing stuff up now, will post today! Holiday delays, sorry. I have 2x Conti Vapor 2.1 tyres packed, they're not great tyres for aggro off-road riding but are good on mixed surfaces - tarmac to dirt tracks etc, all but mud really. Something to be going on with anyway. Saddle, post, 90mm stem, riser bars, grips, post QR etc in there, new headset fitted, F+R mechs and shifters, some basic v-brake levers and new 160mm discs and calipers, the only thing I don't have / can't find is a rear v-brake. Sure I had a set but actually amazed I found all that I did, the garage is a state
Also not sure what disc adapters are needed - will bung a shimano 160mm adapter in the box that may work on teh rear if you have a disc rear wheel in future but can't be 100% sure it'll line up w/o assembling it all. If the fork is post-mount the caliper should go straight on. There's fitting instructions with them.
Do you have a new gear+brake cable set? The rear brake guides on the frame uses some clip-in adapters that I can't find so will need a full outer from brake to lever.

[Ian]

James, the fork is standard IS mount

[jameso]

OK - front 160mm adapter should work there. Ta.

[RE8ELD0G]

Thanks for all that James.
can someone link me in as to what gear and brake cables I will need??
dont know what you mean by full outer!!!

also what are riser bars?

lol complete noob......

[jameso]

Brake outer cables - best bought from a shop by the metre, they'll know how long but 1.8-2m rear / 1.0-1.2m front is normal leaving room for trimming. Inners - just standard MTB brake cables, not road cables.
Gear cables - just get a pack like this http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... t-ec030184

Always best to build a new bike with new cables cut to suit.

Riser bars - ones with a rise in the middle instead of 'flat' bars - like these

[RE8ELD0G]

Ahh i get it now

I would have thought the cables came complete ie inner and outer together......
This is going to be a steep learning curve.

[Mart]

Did you get the QR skewers i posted?

[RE8ELD0G]

Yes i did mate.
Sorry was supposed to send you a PM to say thanks, must have slipped my mind.

Thank you

[RE8ELD0G]

The frame and other components should be arriving today.
So expect some pics and a write up of the build tomorrow.

[RE8ELD0G]

The mud guards, pump, carridise bag and frame bag arrived this morning.
Thank you Dan_K

[RE8ELD0G]

Literally as i hit send on the last post, the frame and bits arrived at the door...............

Well now, it looks like i have a whole bike in pieces.
Just need to start assembling it and hope i got all the bolts etc i need. Only part im worried about it the deralier mounting.
Will take a trip to Halfords later and let the Mrs treat me to some new inner tubes, brake cables and gear cables. (and any other small parts i have not got.)

Now i have to go back to cleaning and caressing all these lovely parts.

Photos to follow once i got the Mrs from work and done the shopping

[Ray Young]

Literally as i hit send on the last post, the frame and bits arrived at the door...............

The joy of a new build, I love it, even if the bits aren't new . Photo's when your done please.

[RE8ELD0G]

Question.
The bottom bracket - which way does it go on??
There is a plastic threaded piece that screws into the frame, then the main body with an attached thread for the frame.

Does the plastic piece go on the side of the cogs??
or does the main body go on the cog side and then plastic piece on the other side??