marshole82 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 A really short effing steerer tube Knew it would be close but that's about 5-7mm to short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James281098 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 A really short effing steerer tube Knew it would be close but that's about 5-7mm to short Just sand down the top amd bottom of the stem and it will help abit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Should be okay that Get a pic side on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecmk2 Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 i've rode worse than that!!...i'm still here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 The top bolt won't reach the star nut lol Not keen on riding it like that if I'm honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 So, maybe I get a longer bolt for the top cap....what's the down side? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 So, maybe I get a longer bolt for the top cap....what's the down side? You could get a headlock, it will keep it solid. http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=head+lock+cycle&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xheadlock+cycle&_nkw=headlock+cycle&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 So does the bottom bit go between the fork legs and the top cap pull it all together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 So does the bottom bit go between the fork legs and the top cap pull it all together? Yep, exactly like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Still dubious about putting weight onto the bars without a good amount of steerer for the stem clamp. I'm not pretty but I'd like to keep all of my teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 ok - so my preferred options are more forks - eBay for the vee set up i think! another frame with shorter headtube to accomodate my short steerer - eBay again i'm guessing! the headtub on the zebdi is 120mm, the headset cups total 30mm, then theres a race on the top cup at another 4mm. i didn't take into account the race so the steerer has ended up 4mm too short give or take. i'm watching some forks with a 190mm steerer, and also a frame that is more the style of frame i like which has a 115mm headtube. frame alone will give me the 5mm i need, so will the forks. will see what tickles my fancy! so i may have Planet X Zebdi for sale (£20 posted by hermes - same as i paid), or some Scott MTB forks (£11 posted - same as i paid), or both for sale! let's see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Well a few decisions made this week and a bit of spending. I'm not painting the frame, and I'm gonna run a disc up front since I need new forks anyway. So I'm on the look for disc forks and a cheap hydro disc or bb7. I've got hold of some DMR moto diggers which have barely seen a wheel for £24 delivered, and also some renthal grips for £8 delivered. Its coming together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Pretty pleased with my bargain Haven't put the front on yet as I need to true the wheel and its easier with a screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zetecmk2 Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 are they ritchey prestige forks? look like it....they are like rocking horse shit!!! you want to sell those on retrobikes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 God knows what they are mate. Was told they came off of a ritchey comp but I can only find pics of those on suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Actually the are from a Scott comp or so I'm told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Forks are on the way! Front and rear wheel all sorted and ready to go, bottom bracket and cranks sorted! Need grips, cables, pads, chainring....then I get to try out the chain length....eep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Small update. Starting to look like a bike now! Fitted a new XT bottom bracket to the Kona and moved the El cheapo to the zebdi, moved my race face cranks to the zebdi with a temporary ramped inner ring. My proper forks haven't yet arrived so they'll change within the week. Then brakes and finally chain. Thought? I kinda like the mix of colours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 In the same way as parents of ugly children still love them, I guess? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hahaha its offensive AND true! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I like it, it kinda looks ghetto and retro... just like my first bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Looking forward to getting these bad boys on!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 that a sexy fork you got there If I would be your wife/lover, I would be jealous at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshole82 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Lol its the pic of the little man with buttcheeks that makes me chuckle. £35 delivered, a few minor scratches though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippY Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Lol its the pic of the little man with buttcheeks that makes me chuckle. £35 delivered, a few minor scratches though. i just saw it :D That is a very good price! is the steerer tube long enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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