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Post by iggy on Nov 25, 2010 10:46:09 GMT
Not a replacement now, had a bit of a brain fart when I thought about selling it! I'm now gonna keep the RM for winter and also Mrs Igg rides it now and again. I've demo'd 9 bikes this month and went back for a 're-demo' on one bike just to be sure. Can't reveal yet what I'm getting yet but I've ordered a new 2011 frame and 150 RLC forks with free Chris King HS & BB. The first batch of frames is due next week and I should be one of the 1st to get mine...... now just have to buy a few bits to build it up over December. muwahaha  I hope it's not another bloody orange  I couldn't live with meself Craig..... even the posties ride Five's round our way!  |
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Post by oldbird on Nov 26, 2010 16:28:42 GMT
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Post by Arnie on Nov 26, 2010 18:46:32 GMT
The future's bright, the future's Orange.
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Post by andyj on Apr 6, 2011 23:04:56 GMT
ordered via the website, thanks, just what I need for my new bike albeit i have no idea where to stick the stuff yet
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2011 1:01:21 GMT
I'm just wondering how much it will take to do an orange patriot frame, I don't have a tape measure handy right now, but i'm thinking a metre for each side of the down tube, maybe 50-75cm for each side of the swing arm (not including the insides), and then about a metre for the top tube, sound about right?
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Post by Oggy on Jun 23, 2011 7:12:19 GMT
I'm just wondering how much it will take to do an orange patriot frame, I don't have a tape measure handy right now, but i'm thinking a metre for each side of the down tube, maybe 50-75cm for each side of the swing arm (not including the insides), and then about a metre for the top tube, sound about right? PM duane walker on my facebook as he may not see this message  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2011 14:15:16 GMT
cheers, i've measured up now anyway, reckon 3m should do it
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2011 19:10:26 GMT
Just thought i'd post this for duane/anyone to read really.
I ordered a few metres of heli tape the other day, to tape my bike up. Arrived very quickly (cheers Duane), and I've spent a little time experimenting trying to get this stuff on, I've probably gone through about 0.75m in a couple of failed attempts (good thing i bought plenty) as it can be a little tricky to apply. I found the easiest method for me, being a bit cack handed at these things, was a combination of two techniques. I cleaned the area up with the provided alcohol wipes, cut the tape to size, and then got a bowl of water with a little washing up liquid. I removed the backing from the tape completely, dunked it in the bowl of water and applied it to the frame, it's a little easier to move about like this and is easier to correct if you make a mistake, so you can get it lined up nicely. I rubbed it all down, and then used a credit card to sort of squeegee all the water/air out from underneath (nicked the water tip from the 'biketape' website, sorry duane!), then I used the hairdryer to heat it up a little and really get it stuck down properly once it was all in place, as the edges don't stick down too well if you leave it wet.
I found this way was easier to apply the tape and gave me a better looking finish on it, as it is quite tricky to apply and get it really totally see-through with no bubbles etc.
I may post a couple of photos up once i've finished the bike if anyone wants?
Thanks again Duane!
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Post by Tarbo on Jul 17, 2011 21:22:39 GMT
I believed you there for a minute Sam until you mentioned 'credit card'. Since when has a student been able to afford a credit card ? ;D Great tip though, as I remember Iggy saying he had a nightmare trying to fit his  |
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Post by thistle on Jul 18, 2011 7:39:17 GMT
When I've put tape on the underside of my frame (self adhesive stuff from Halfords) I found heating it up with a hairdryer as I laid it on helped to make it more plastic and fit the frame contours better (rather than heating it up afterwards).
I did my best to press the air bubbles out using my fingers as I went along, the credit card tip sounds good.
I also found that sticking it down in a line along the middle of the tube first, then pushing it out around the sides helps.
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Post by oldbird on Jul 18, 2011 19:45:54 GMT
Hair dryer is the answer, But i don't think Iggy needs/uses one  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2011 16:38:32 GMT
I believed you there for a minute Sam until you mentioned 'credit card'. Since when has a student been able to afford a credit card ? ;D Great tip though, as I remember Iggy saying he had a nightmare trying to fit his Damn, you caught me, I actually used my 'yellow card' discount card, that studenty enough for you?! ;D |
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Post by cybi on Nov 19, 2013 23:30:20 GMT
This doesn't seem to be working anymore - no reply to message and link doesn't work
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Post by motoxman on Nov 20, 2013 22:24:45 GMT
This doesn't seem to be working anymore - no reply to message and link doesn't work You're better off on ebay...look for the M3 stuff |
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Post by akasmithy on Nov 21, 2013 8:16:42 GMT
Invisi frame in Oswestry
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