Diggin through my parts buildings tonight itchin to build something and started thinking about it, seems like every time I get to building I never have enough pedals or hand grips, always robbing a set off another bike that's not getting any attention, how bout you guys?
What are two things you never have enough of when doing builds?
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I would add larger freewheels, like 20 tooth... Always seem to have plenty of 16's...
My two main things would be welding wire and shielding gas...
Luke.
My two main things would be welding wire and shielding gas...
Luke.
Time and Money!!!!!
Cash and sprockets and and and....
Carl.
Carl.
I never have enough TIME and SHOP SPACE.
Half chain links and welding skills
Wheels!
I agree. Did manage to scratch up a set of davis tires today for a cruiser I was working on. Actually did a little dance and the wife looked at me funny.
I'm just getting started in the hobby so just about everything. I finally managed to get one bike rolling with just tires, tubes, seat and a bottom bracket kit which isn't bad for a 70 year old bike. Bottom line is I have to agree with Carl, cash and just about everything it can buy.
Space and beer!
Yeah, like others have said, "time" and "money" are the things i need the most and have the least of, but in terms of more tangible components, I gotta say it's probably chains and spokes in the proper length.
To keep myself well-stocked in chains, I bought a huge run of 410-sized (1/2"x1/8") industrial chain, and it works/fits singlespeed bikes fine, but it's not as laterally stiff as the real-deal bike stuff. Despite normal chainline, I'm finding that the chain swings out and hits the tires whenever i go over substantial bumps. This is with adequate tension, a 1 piece crank, and a SS coaster hub.... yeah, the tire is a fairly fat 2.4" with aggressive knobs, but still.... I'll probably use the chain on bikes with skinnier rubber and/or bikes that spend most of their time on pavement, b/c the industrial chain ain't cuttin' it for klunk-duty....
To keep myself well-stocked in chains, I bought a huge run of 410-sized (1/2"x1/8") industrial chain, and it works/fits singlespeed bikes fine, but it's not as laterally stiff as the real-deal bike stuff. Despite normal chainline, I'm finding that the chain swings out and hits the tires whenever i go over substantial bumps. This is with adequate tension, a 1 piece crank, and a SS coaster hub.... yeah, the tire is a fairly fat 2.4" with aggressive knobs, but still.... I'll probably use the chain on bikes with skinnier rubber and/or bikes that spend most of their time on pavement, b/c the industrial chain ain't cuttin' it for klunk-duty....
