ThrottleMonkey

New spacers arrived at weekend so I've now stripped it down and rebuilt. Riding the bike last week I felt like I was falling off the back of the seat. Checked that out properly last night and the seat is fecked. Bent out of shape from the accident. Fortunately I had a couple of new seats in the garage (from previous bike builds/ upgrades) so I've stuck one of those on for now. Riding the bike in this morning was a bit of a pleasure. Front end felt planted/smooth/secure and the seat was again comfy and kept me in the right position. All good.

New stem and spacers ...



And bike (yes it needs a proper clean) with the new 'I know it's the wrong colour, but it will do for now' Scott seat.

Well done mate

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And who cares what colour the seat is ? as most of it is berried deep up the backside anyway lol :/

(03-17-2015, 08:05 AM)Jollyjoiner Wrote: [ -> ]Well done mate

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And who cares what colour the seat is ? as most of it is berried deep up the backside anyway lol :/

Cheers Nige. I even tightened to the recommended torque settings. Didn't just smack an allen key with a hammer - honest!

And yes, agree on the seat. It's new (never used - so unmarked) and comfy so ticks the main boxes. Given that I've just/this morning noticed that my 'old faithful' Endura pants (pertex windproofs) have developed a big tear from sliding down the road and need replacing (£65 ) then I can see the seat being a permanent fixture.
It's a winter/hack bike so the cycling law states that it only gets money spent on it when absolutely necessary!

Stems on the wring way round, slam that front end!

Sod off! It's 5 degrees lower than the one it replaced. Proper old school, no prisoners racing frame. If I go any lower I will be winning limbo competitions as I ride!