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Wait, is this finally part 2?!
I’ve left you all hanging for a while with this, haven’t I? It’s worth the wait though - I think this is one of the best looking bikes I’ve built. It’s gorgeous and it’s so comfy to ride. The reach is just perfect with the short stem and lauterwasser bars.
The only real big things I had to do here was build the wheels. I’ve only ever built a few sets so I’m still learning and improving each time. The rear was a simple build. It’s laced in 3 cross pattern with new spokes and actually went together really well, so much so, it was near perfectly true after I built it up. The front on the other hand was a huge pain. I’d calculated spokes for 3 cross and tried to build it like a normal wheel but the spokes on the small flange with the slotted holes kept on falling out. I managed to find an old Raleigh guide that really helped. According to the guide you lace the large flange first (but in a specific orientation depending on the amount of crosses and rim orientation - I was one hole out originally) and then the small flange. They also recommended using a peg to stop the spokes falling out so I used bluetack and it worked! Amazing. This wheel needed a bit more tweaking to get it centred but it’s running strong and true now.
The rest of the build was finishing installing the cables, chain etc and a couple of small tweaks.
I’m super happy with how it came out. Sleak and stylish. Hope you like it too!
18 сен 2024
