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  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Removed front brake, degreased and refitted. Trued both wheels. General clean after the snow - the bike was stinking.

    I'm gutted now, between doing housework and fettling with the bike I didn't manage to do any cycling today :(

    I need another bike as backup!
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Benno68 wrote:
    Removed front brake, degreased and refitted. Trued both wheels. General clean after the snow - the bike was stinking.

    I'm gutted now, between doing housework and fettling with the bike I didn't manage to do any cycling today :(

    I need another bike as backup!

    do you now, take a look at the road classified I have a nice 531 steel FS
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Hey ITB - owning a 531 has been a childhood dream. I'll take a look but I'm a bit skint at the moment, the first 3 months of the year are usually a bit lean.
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    Cube Agree GTC Ultegra 2012
    Giant Defy 105 2009
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Just replaced both front and rear brake pads on the commuter. Left rear was almost completely worn away :shock: No wonder braking performance was a bit sketchy on the last couple of rides :oops:
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
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  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    Fitted new Toupe (what a ridiculous name for a saddle) to the roadie.

    Dismantled MTB rear disc brake caliper to try to find out why it's rubbing. Lost all feeling in my fingers in the cold shed. Gave up and came in for a glass of vino instead.
    Misguided Idealist
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    A good weekend of bike fiddling:

    My crosser: Cleaned, completely de-mudded and lubed ready for muddying next weekend
    A friend's commuter: New brake pads and cables.
    And built a pair of wheels for a test mule ;).

    :)
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Roastie wrote:
    A good weekend of bike fiddling:

    My crosser: Cleaned, completely de-mudded and lubed ready for muddying next weekend
    A friend's commuter: New brake pads and cables.
    And built a pair of wheels for a test mule ;).

    :)

    This wheel building thing is becoming an obsession of yours :D

    I cleaned the P7 properly after a nice run in the Dales. Swapped the chain over, degreased and re-oiled everything in sight. Probably all mucky again after this mornings commute but I knew that would happen.....
    Faster than a tent.......
  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Rolf F wrote:
    This wheel building thing is becoming an obsession of yours :D
    The best way to learn is by doing I reckon. :D
    David
    Engineered Bicycles
  • fatandwheezing
    fatandwheezing Posts: 169
    Went down to the garage to get my roadracers fitted only to find bits of mould dotted around - on my lovely Flite saddle too!

    By the time I'd cleaned it all up, and fitted the guards it was getting dark - still, it'll be there for Saturday.
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Fitted a new computer and a saddle bag. And now can't fit my rear reflector...stupid short legs :(
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  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    Try putting the computer on the bars, should free up some space.
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    -null- wrote:
    Fitted a new computer and a saddle bag. And now can't fit my rear reflector...stupid short legs :(

    Most saddle bags have a strip on the back to attach lights to. I'm sure you can find a reflector with a clip. Failing that, I have one of these:

    http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3639

    Which doubles as a rear reflector and light. Find a review of it's more expensive branded "brother", here:

    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... lfr1-32414
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Yeah I fitted my rear light to the bag. The problem is my saddle is so low that the bag is quite snug so there isn't room for my reflector as well :(

    Fitting the front light (which I actually forgot to do today) is a whole other problem.
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  • Canny Jock
    Canny Jock Posts: 1,051
    -null- wrote:
    Yeah I fitted my rear light to the bag. The problem is my saddle is so low that the bag is quite snug so there isn't room for my reflector as well :(

    Fitting the front light (which I actually forgot to do today) is a whole other problem.

    Try Minoura Space Grips, they are for handlebars but will also fit on the back, I had the same problem.

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    +1 for the Space Grip, they are big enough to go around the frame opposed to the seatpost.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Fitted my spd pedals, which turned out to be easier than I thought it would be :D

    And also made sure my tyres were inflated, which probably isn't fettling unless you took 10 minutes because you had no idea how to use the pump (how is anyone supposed to know you turn the lock away from the valve your using).
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    -null- wrote:
    And also made sure my tyres were inflated, which probably isn't fettling unless you took 10 minutes because you had no idea how to use the pump (how is anyone supposed to know you turn the lock away from the valve your using).


    +1 I had the same problem in the early days. Fortunately, I've discovered bike mechs are only too happy to give me advice, with actual demonstrations, where appropriate. Just as well I'm happy to embarrass myself en route to increased knowledge :)
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Just fitted a new seatpost to my Focus, the old one had developed a nasty tendency to alter saddle angle mid-ride. Not good, or comfy.
  • marchant
    marchant Posts: 362
    Okay, I've thought about this long and hard, so that I can be sure I'm not rushing into anything and I think I shall fully clean my bike tomorrow, for the first time since I bought it. I've forgotten what colour it is...
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Stripped the old Saracen RAW MTB down to the frame, moved all the parts over to my new on-one inbred frame, I always worry that i'm gonna strip the BB threads or bend the head tube - thankfully I didn't.

    It's coming along nicely, just need to order some white sealed cables then shorten the hydro brake cables and it's ready to ride.

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    Might fit a white stem, dunno yet.

    Changed the seat post, saddle and pedals back on the hybrid, now safely back in the hands of Mrs itboffin.
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    itboffin wrote:
    It's coming along nicely, just need to order some white sealed cables then shorten the hydro brake cables and it's ready to ride.

    <cough> chain <cough> :P
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    uuugh, riser bars... bleurgh!
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    uuugh, riser bars... bleurgh!

    It's for the old mans bad back :lol:
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    cjcp wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    It's coming along nicely, just need to order some white sealed cables then shorten the hydro brake cables and it's ready to ride.

    <cough> chain <cough> :P

    Yeh yeh smart arse not much use fitting one when there's no derailleurs on yet :P

    I have to say it's not a light bike that's for sure, those forks weigh a ton, might well swap them for rigid carbon.

    You'll love this, I was just packing away the bikes for the evening and I have a flat rear tyre on the hybrid :lol:

    Sure enough an inspection revealed a thorn that had passed right through the a nobble, i'm guessing it's been working it's way through, lucky really it could have happened during a commute :lol:

    I think I've fixed my chainring issue, seems the right crank had started to come loose, taken off cleaned and refitted I am once again able to select gears, now if I can just fix the chain dropping off the small sprocket :roll:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    redvee wrote:
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    uuugh, riser bars... bleurgh!

    It's for the old mans bad back :lol:

    Yep and my wrists :wink:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • lastant
    lastant Posts: 526
    Fitted Crud Roadracers and Cateye Wireless to the new bike, the Roadracers were deceptively easier to put on than I imagined they would be.

    Just need to get out and ride the thing now!
    One Man and LEJOG : End-to-End on Two Wheels in Two Weeks (Buy the book; or Kindle it!)
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Partly cleaned the bike generally. Needs white spirit though, so more to do. Grr. Adjusted brakes.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Ought to clean the back half of the bike with baby wipes but I need cleaning first. Got to refit the lights for the commute tomorrow.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • fenboy369
    fenboy369 Posts: 425
    Just put some 1.3 Conti Sport Contacts on my Spesh. They look like tiny compared to the 2.4 Tubless Rubber Queens that were on her..... :cry:
    '11 Cannondale Synapse 105CD - FCN 4
    '11 Schwinn Corvette - FCN 15?
    '09 Pitch Comp - FCN (why bother?) 11
    '07 DewDeluxe (Bent up after being run over) - FCN 8
  • lawson_m20
    lawson_m20 Posts: 97
    Removed gear shifters and both derailleurs,
    Replaced 3 chainrings with 44T Azonic chainring
    Fitted KMC chain, On-One Doofer, VeloSolo Patriot Spacers, Shimano DX 16T sprocket

    Plus the LBS fitted my Surly 1x1 forks, Avid J3 front brake and new headset for £20 yesterday.

    Finished at 1.30 this morning and can't wait for my commute tomorrow!

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