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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,897
    mrfpb wrote:
    And is it a big deal fettling them in comparison to mechanical?
    Should be very low maintenance, but as UE's initial experience shows problems can be a pain in the aris. Personally I'd go hydraulic every time without a doubt.

    Fettled the pub hack as it's been neglected for far too long. The chain had broken a while ago and I'd just re-joined it as a temporary fix knowing it needed replacing. Finally replaced the chain and of course it slips, put another cassette on that had minimal usage and it still slips. Chain rings really are not good at all so I wasn't in the slightest bit surprised. New chainrings and cassette on order, would have been a similar price to buy a complete chainset but I like the one that's on there even if it is an old standard.
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Veronese68 wrote:
    mrfpb wrote:
    And is it a big deal fettling them in comparison to mechanical?
    Should be very low maintenance, but as UE's initial experience shows problems can be a pain in the aris. Personally I'd go hydraulic every time without a doubt.

    Don't get me wrong, so would I. Fettle-wise, brake bleeding is a different skill from normal fettling, and seems to come with a risk of oil going everywhere, but like most things, once you've done it once or twice (on each different bike), it's easy.
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  • mugensi
    mugensi Posts: 559
    I replaced the no-name cheap calipers on my Merida Ride 100 with a pair of Tiagra 4700 calipers and Ultegra pads...the difference is astonishing. Previously I had poor brakes even in the dry, they were downright dangerous. I changed the pads to Ultegra but it made little difference, you could see the caliper flexing/moving under braking as the arms were so weak. Anyway, braking has been improved 10 fold with the new brakes which I managed to bag on ebay for £20 delivered.
  • bikegangster
    bikegangster Posts: 98
    I modified my TRP spyres with a bi-metal hack saw I bought from B&Q. I sawed off 1mm from both of the springs for less spring tension so the brake lever feels more loose when I activate the brakes. That way I don't have to exert that much effort to pull a damn lever. Especially from the hoods. Here's the video that taught me to alter the springs, mind that I don't have an angle grinder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYtu1rnNUu8

    Another seperate fettling but on the same brake caliper. I turned the adjustment pad with a Bizman T-Handle Hex Key I got from Evans. Don't use a regular Allen key as they're helpless. Should your adjustment pads ever seize up, get out your T-handle key! It'll save your adjustment pads faster than Superman!
  • rhodrich
    rhodrich Posts: 867
    [Non bike related]

    Replaced oil cooler seals on my 1968 VW Microbus. Engine removal took 40 minutes from start to finish, and whole job was done in a morning. Should be ready now for family France camping trip this time next month....

    [/Non bike related]
    1938 Hobbs Tandem
    1956 Carlton Flyer Path/Track
    1960 Mercian Superlight Track
    1974 Pete Luxton Path/Track*
    1980 Harry Hall
    1986 Dawes Galaxy
    1988 Jack Taylor Tourer
    1988 Pearson
    1989 Condor
    1993 Dawes Hybrid
    2016 Ridley Helium SL
    *Currently on this
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,897
    Rhodrich, do you still have a black and white telly?
    I changed the cassette and large and middle sprockets on the pub hack after a new chain revealed just how mullered they all were. Now rides beautifully once more. Lubed the chains on the other bikes and gave them a brief check over. Then dragged the Mini out of the garage to check it over and pump the tyres up so I can put that back on the road and run it round for a bit before the lad gets back. That will give me more space in the garage at least.
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  • hopkinb
    hopkinb Posts: 7,129
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Rhodrich, do you still have a black and white telly?

    None of that new-fangled rubbish. I reckon Rhodrich has a crystal valve wireless.
  • rhodrich
    rhodrich Posts: 867
    hopkinb wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Rhodrich, do you still have a black and white telly?

    None of that new-fangled rubbish. I reckon Rhodrich has a crystal valve wireless.

    Truth is stranger than fiction..... Not quite that early, but I do a 1960 Spidola, which is the very first model of transistor radio that was commercially produced in the USSR, and a lovely piece of kit. Need to trim down my collection, so its available on eBay, when I get round to relisting:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Spid ... 3581373948
    1938 Hobbs Tandem
    1956 Carlton Flyer Path/Track
    1960 Mercian Superlight Track
    1974 Pete Luxton Path/Track*
    1980 Harry Hall
    1986 Dawes Galaxy
    1988 Jack Taylor Tourer
    1988 Pearson
    1989 Condor
    1993 Dawes Hybrid
    2016 Ridley Helium SL
    *Currently on this
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Time to finally retire my Ribble sportive built in 2008 dead in 2018, i might see if it'll manage light turbo use
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    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
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  • milemuncher1
    milemuncher1 Posts: 1,472
    I serviced the headset on my BTwin Ultra 720 AF. I could have just replaced everything, but the bearings were all still in good nick, so I gave them a de gunk, regreased them, and went to press them back into the head tube with my trusty Parktool bearing press. Oh crap, the head tube is shorter than my other bikes, and the top tube is curved, so the straight arms on the bearing press were hitting the frame, before the cups were fully pressed in. It was a good job I’ve got a piece of wood and a mallet in my toolbox. Job jobbed, and a bearing press with ‘angled wing nut’ type arms is on order
  • hopkinb
    hopkinb Posts: 7,129
    Rhodrich wrote:
    hopkinb wrote:
    Veronese68 wrote:
    Rhodrich, do you still have a black and white telly?

    None of that new-fangled rubbish. I reckon Rhodrich has a crystal valve wireless.

    Truth is stranger than fiction..... Not quite that early, but I do a 1960 Spidola, which is the very first model of transistor radio that was commercially produced in the USSR, and a lovely piece of kit. Need to trim down my collection, so its available on eBay, when I get round to relisting:

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Spid ... 3581373948

    As you say, truth is stranger than fiction!! :lol:
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,336
    Spring "clean"

    New big chainring, new 10 speed cassette, new chain and new rear rim that was concave... total cost 85 pounds

    Try to do that with an 11 speed drivetrain and some factory wheels...
    left the forum March 2023
  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    New fork fitted to the Viner. Has felt a bit "vague" for a while, and makes a bit of a cracking noise when I take speed bumps at speed / hit potholes etc. Old fork looks to be in OK condition, but it was a Chinese carbon job 10 years ago so probably a worthwhile upgrade. Replaced to the top bearings in the headset at the same time in case they were the cause. COuldn't be bothered to do the bottom ones as that would involve bearing presses, mallets etc. They seemed a bit gritty but hopefully some lube and grease will sort them out.
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  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    Talking my 11-year-old through building her new MTB. So far she's done headset/fork/stem/bars, bottom bracket/chainset, saddle/seatpost, brakes and shifter (it's going to be 1x11). Wheels next - I built the front last night, after she went to bed, but she wants to help me with the rear...
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    TGOTB wrote:
    Talking my 11-year-old through building her new MTB. So far she's done headset/fork/stem/bars, bottom bracket/chainset, saddle/seatpost, brakes and shifter (it's going to be 1x11). Wheels next - I built the front last night, after she went to bed, but she wants to help me with the rear...

    :shock: :D :idea:

    That's the way to do it! Wow.
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Q Rings on the TT bike.

    I used to have them on my CR1 about five years ago and really like them, but went back to standard rings when Shimano changed their crankset design.

    I put Rotor cranks on the Cervelo so it seemed rude not to try Q Rings again.

    I don't care if there is no evidence of a performance improvement, they just feel nicer. They feel rounder. This probably means I pedal squares normally.
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  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    BigMat wrote:
    New fork fitted to the Viner. Has felt a bit "vague" for a while, and makes a bit of a cracking noise when I take speed bumps at speed / hit potholes etc. Old fork looks to be in OK condition, but it was a Chinese carbon job 10 years ago so probably a worthwhile upgrade. Replaced to the top bearings in the headset at the same time in case they were the cause. COuldn't be bothered to do the bottom ones as that would involve bearing presses, mallets etc. They seemed a bit gritty but hopefully some lube and grease will sort them out.

    Update on this - ride has been transformed! Much smoother over the bumps and the annoying clicking when out of the saddle, which I had put down to bottom bracket / chain ring bolts has also disappeared! Just need to tune the gears and it will be sorted.

    Did some work on the track bike last night, changed the red / black tyres for all black (for impending Lee Valley trip) and changed sprocket from 15 to 14.

    In other news, my Prorace commuter / winter bike had a catastrophic failure on Sunday's ride, when the rear mech somehow sheared off. Managed to patch it up by shortening the chain and riding the rest of the way single-speed, new rear mech, chain and cable on order so that will be my next job.
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  • drhaggis
    drhaggis Posts: 1,150
    The rear shift cable had begun to fray at both the derailleur and the chainstay, and it looked more and more likely that a ride would end in tears. Ordered the replacement cables last Friday, got them yesterday, and changed them today at the Bike Station (local charity, rents their workstands in "fix your own bike" sessions, will comment on how you're doing; good for the uninitiated).

    I decided to keep the housing for the internal routing in the headset. The rear cable was easy, but getting the front derraileur to work properly took a bit more effort. I'm honestly surprised the bike actually shifts OK. Will test through the next commutes, and have a proper ride on Saturday.
  • rhodrich
    rhodrich Posts: 867
    [Non Bike Related]
    Replaced heat exchanger exhaust manifold gaskets on the VW van which had failed. Much quieter now, and means I can now hear the radio I installed in it at the weekend.
    [/Non Bike Related]

    [Bike Related]
    Realised that the chain flapping about on the Carlton is because the chain is now at its wear limit, after 1800 winter and wet miles this year. That's all I ever seem to get out of a chain over winter. Pulled the wheel back in the dropouts temporarily until I can get a new chain.
    [/Bike Related]
    1938 Hobbs Tandem
    1956 Carlton Flyer Path/Track
    1960 Mercian Superlight Track
    1974 Pete Luxton Path/Track*
    1980 Harry Hall
    1986 Dawes Galaxy
    1988 Jack Taylor Tourer
    1988 Pearson
    1989 Condor
    1993 Dawes Hybrid
    2016 Ridley Helium SL
    *Currently on this
  • rower63
    rower63 Posts: 1,991
    BigMat wrote:
    ... had a catastrophic failure on Sunday's ride, when the rear mech somehow sheared off. Managed to patch it up by shortening the chain and riding the rest of the way single-speed, new rear mech, chain and cable on order so that will be my next job.
    Cage bolt undid itself perhaps and hooked into the spokes? I've had that happen twice. Or was it the hanger? Even if it wasn't the hanger, check it for fatigue/cracks if it got itself bent in the process.
    (usual disclaimer ref grannies and eggs ;) )
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    29T cassette fitted to the R5 for tomorrow's IOW trip, should make those hills a bit more flowing
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    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.
  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,071
    itboffin wrote:
    29T cassette fitted to the R5 for tomorrow's IOW trip, should make those hills a bit more flowing

    Just had a quick look on Strava's Segment Explorer, rather than the far more useful https://www.doogal.co.uk/strava.php and there appears to be a good handful of true cat3s* on the Isle Of Wight.

    On mainland Hampshire, the only true road based cat3 I'm aware of is the one I visited yesterday for the first time this year, just north of Petersfield named "Bell Hill to the top."

    Maybe I should pop across on the ferry later this year, given my addiction to cat climbs! :twisted:

    Enjoy your trip, if it's anything like Southampton today, you are in for a scorcher tomorrow. :)

    * Where the gradient average is over 3%, Strava incorrectly assigns some climbs as categorized due to their length, such as "River To Hilltop." A hill must exceed a score of 16000 to be a true cat3, by multiplying the average gradient by the segment length in metres (1609 metres to a mile?).
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I live on the borders of Hants, Wilts & Berks plenty of 10-20% hills here but yes IOW has a few kickers, its not so much the hills that will be the problem tomorrow its more the company i'm riding with, pretty much all of our clubs fastest - its going to be brutal. mwmwmwmwhahahahahahaaaaa
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    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.
  • Steve974
    Steve974 Posts: 4
    FWIW - Bell Hill Petersfield is locally known as Little Switzerland, enjoy the aroma of wild garlic about half way up... and be aware that there's a pretty sheer drop at one point if you screw up the downhill run! !
  • luv2ride
    luv2ride Posts: 2,367
    Son's bike (my old Tifosi) was filthy after his last ride and wouldn't change on front mech. Was convinced it needed new BB but on trying to knock out the chainset discovered it was the front mech that had slipped down meaning it woukdnt clear the 50t ring. Bottom bracket spins better than any of my other bikes :roll: Now all cleaned and transmission all set up again. Nice.

    Found chainset had play on 1x11 "adventure" bike. Had built it up with 2.5mm spacer on NDS as couldn't tighten up cranks sufficiently without it. All disassembled, removed NDS BB cup and spacer, regreased and replaced everything without spacer, and crank arms cinched up a treat :wink:

    Noticed the CR1 cables were whining & creaking when shifting on rear mech over the last few days. A quick wipe down and few blobs of Cable Magic later and all is good again. Same cables it was first built with a few years ago, I really need to change them :shock:
    EDIT: looking back at the 'Westbrooks Bargain CR1' posts the bike has the same cables from when it was built up 4 years, 11 months ago. I really should refresh them, and probably the BB too :shock: :shock: :shock:
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  • greenamex2
    greenamex2 Posts: 272
    Replaced the rear Tektro 540 caliper (with Swisstop pads) with a Dura-ace caliper (supplied pads) on the club run bike.

    Significantly better braking power AND modulation.

    A bit surprised but very happy.

    Just need to find a front caliper at a discount now.

    Would interesting to try the Swissstop pads in them, they were significantly better than the Tektro supplied ones.
  • mroli
    mroli Posts: 3,622
    ugo.santalucia wrote:
    Spring "clean"

    New big chainring, new 10 speed cassette, new chain and new rear rim that was concave... total cost 85 pounds

    Try to do that with an 11 speed drivetrain and some factory wheels...

    You've gone 10 speed?! You flash so and so!
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  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    TGOTB wrote:
    Talking my 11-year-old through building her new MTB. So far she's done headset/fork/stem/bars, bottom bracket/chainset, saddle/seatpost, brakes and shifter (it's going to be 1x11). Wheels next - I built the front last night, after she went to bed, but she wants to help me with the rear...
    She finished the bike on Sunday (after clearing the homework backlog); we went for a rather hot ride round Swinley Forest yesterday, and nothing fell off, so I'll count that as a success. Now to reclaim some garage space by selling her old one...
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • greenamex2
    greenamex2 Posts: 272
    TGOTB wrote:
    TGOTB wrote:
    Talking my 11-year-old through building her new MTB. So far she's done headset/fork/stem/bars, bottom bracket/chainset, saddle/seatpost, brakes and shifter (it's going to be 1x11). Wheels next - I built the front last night, after she went to bed, but she wants to help me with the rear...
    She finished the bike on Sunday (after clearing the homework backlog); we went for a rather hot ride round Swinley Forest yesterday, and nothing fell off, so I'll count that as a success. Now to reclaim some garage space by selling her old one...

    I am impressed, I have enough trouble getting my 12 year old to wash a bike, badly, for a fiver!
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    Have toed-in the speakers a bit, separated all the cables to create space between each audio path and each mains input, and replaced some decent spkr cable with a length of Chord Rumour 2 to each speaker. Chuffing superb result so far.

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