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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    dont the cups come with replacement axle kit?
    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.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    itboffin wrote:
    dont the cups come with replacement axle kit?

    The cones do, the cups are in the hub / freehub, hence my dawning realisation that I can replace the driv3 side
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    New cleats fitted to one pair of shoes and applied some chain lube to the pedals so they are now silent as I pedal.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • smokey_bacon
    smokey_bacon Posts: 1,639
    Changed out a set of jockey wheels and put a new chain on. All noises now gone!
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Swapped my BB this morning. This morning's commute was brought to you by Depeche Mode: Enjoy The Silence.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Asprilla wrote:
    Swapped my BB this morning. This morning's commute was brought to you by Depeche Mode: Enjoy The Silence.

    Or not. Normal squeaky service was resumed on the way home.

    Will tighten tonight and maybe change pedals too. And cleats.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    New chain fitted today 112 links silver. KMC
    I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Put some air in the slightly soft tyres on my bike now I've got a rattle somewhere :(
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Asprilla wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    Swapped my BB this morning. This morning's commute was brought to you by Depeche Mode: Enjoy The Silence.

    Or not. Normal squeaky service was resumed on the way home.

    Will tighten tonight and maybe change pedals too. And cleats.

    How would installing a new BB stop the pedals / cleats squeaking on the morning commute??

    Or were you cycling to / from the ENT department?? (I do love these lateral thinking puzzles)
  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    keef66 wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    Swapped my BB this morning. This morning's commute was brought to you by Depeche Mode: Enjoy The Silence.

    Or not. Normal squeaky service was resumed on the way home.

    Will tighten tonight and maybe change pedals too. And cleats.

    How would installing a new BB stop the pedals / cleats squeaking on the morning commute??

    Or were you cycling to / from the ENT department?? (I do love these lateral thinking puzzles)
    Are you one of these telepathic people who can correctly identify the source of a click/squeak on the first attempt?

    For the rest of us, working your way round the bike steadily replacing bits until the noise goes away is a fairly standard activity. Of course it generally doesn't work because, by the time you get round to replacing the bit that was actually clicking, the new BB (which is always the first thing you replace) will have developed a click of its own.

    In this case, my money's on the headset.
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Cleaned and lubed my chain last night as it was getting a bit squeaky. Couldn't find my dry lube though so used wet lube, then found the dry lube whilst putting everything away. So thoroughly cleaned chain again and used the dry lube instead. I then organised all my tools, greases and lubes into one place.. which I could have sworn I'd already done the last time I was working on my bike! :roll:
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    TGOTB wrote:
    Are you one of these telepathic people who can correctly identify the source of a click/squeak on the first attempt?

    No, I'm definitely not. I once spent 58 miles of a 60 mile charity ride convinced the rhythmic squeak once per pedal revolution, seated or standing, was a sign that I'd soon be shopping for a new bottom bracket or checking in for more knee surgery.
    Only right at the end did I notice the noise stopped when freewheeling but could be induced by swinging the bike from side to side. Then it dawned on me that I'd lashed my Carradice to the bike in order to carry more supplies and clothing options, and it was the leather straps creaking on the saddle rails as the bag swung to and fro. :roll:
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    The only thing I've eliminated is the saddle as it happens when I'm standing on the pedals more than when I'm sitting.

    Former BB sounded like I was stoning a dolphin to death (CJ can testify to this). Tightened the new BB this evening as it appeared to be a bit loose. Hoping that was just user error / installation gremlins otherwise it points to the frame being a bit 'baggy'.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • elbowloh
    elbowloh Posts: 7,078
    Fitted the 28mm Rubino's to the commuter yesterday, retaped the bars and adjusted the brakes. Haven't ridden it yet, but will commute this week and then on Saturday morning I'm starting off on a London to Bruges ride (and halfway back) over the BH weeked. Had 23mms on before, so will be looking forward to more comfort. Dropped the pressure from 100/110 to 85/85.
    Felt F1 2014
    Felt Z6 2012
    Red Arthur Caygill steel frame
    Tall....
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    The drive side pedal on the Pinnacle had developed a creak, so I took both off, disassembled them completely, cleaned and regreased thoroughly. First ride on them yesterday, now both pedals creak equally.

    Gah!
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    The drive side pedal on the Pinnacle had developed a creak, so I took both off, disassembled them completely, cleaned and regreased thoroughly. First ride on them yesterday, now both pedals creak equally.

    Gah!

    New bike ...?
    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.
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    itboffin wrote:
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    The drive side pedal on the Pinnacle had developed a creak, so I took both off, disassembled them completely, cleaned and regreased thoroughly. First ride on them yesterday, now both pedals creak equally.

    Gah!

    New bike ...?

    Just the one? :shock:
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,897
    Fitted a longer seat post to the old steel framed bike I'm supposed to be stripping to nick the parts off. Rode it in today to see what it's like now that I can actually pedal it. Not too bad at all, now I have to prep the other frame then strip the working bike to put the parts onto the other frame. Seems a bit daft really.
    Need to learn how to deal with tubs, that or swap the rims for clinchers. Feel I should give the tubs a bit of a go.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    New pair of tyres on the commute machine, rear was looking a little worse for wear with close to 3000 miles on it and the front wasn't looking much better with over 5000 miles on it. Safe to say I've achieved my cost goal on the tyres of 1p/mile.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Cleaned the commute bikes drive chain which is no doubt why it rained yesterday! Checked for pad wear and so on.

    Tyres though have picked up some war wounds from 3k of miles across gravelly parks and glass strewn bike paths, but almost no wear, the rear some of the lines on the tread are getting faint! Marathon Plus Touring so I’m assuming that they will succumb to damage rather than wear!
  • phil485
    phil485 Posts: 364
    New tyres on the good bike, schwalbe ones, and new cassette and chain on the winter bike.

    Planning for all eventualities :)
  • poptart242
    poptart242 Posts: 531
    Managed to index my gears properly (on the new Shimano that's not as sure a thing as it used to be)
    Adjusted both disc brakes (also new to me)
    And a whole heap of stuff - swapped out bars, bar tape, stem, to my preferred options from stock - slowly getting the CAAD to where it should be!
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    just converted a friends Dolan multi cross to flat bar using R770 (ultegra) shifters, man those a very well made, paired with the short canti brakes and R550 levers it actually looks good and rides well, he's well chuffed
    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.
  • MisterMuncher
    MisterMuncher Posts: 1,302
    R770 are a lovely bit of kit, but I found the FD needed a fair bit of tweaking before it was smooth and light to shift.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    that they are, i had to open one up because some idiot (me) pushed a gear cable in the wrong way and it stuck, very well put together internals
    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.
  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    Been having massive problems with shifting over the last few rides, couldn't work out why.

    Had meant to have a good look during holidays, but failed miserably, so took the opportunity today to have a go.
    Turned out i'd installed the HG-X chain the wrong way around (shimano lettering facing inwards) in the middle of the night last time i attempted to clean it.

    Popped it the right way around, and hey presto, instantly better shifting. Flabbergasted isn't the word.
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
    Bike 1 (Broken) - Bike 2(Borked) - Bike 3(broken spokes) - Bike 4( Needs Work) - Bike 5 (in bits) - Bike 6* ...
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    okay folks PF30 to 24 bottom brackets not conversion kits, what's the general consensus?
    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.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Wheels MFG, Token, Praxis or Hope probably.
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    CitizenLee wrote:
    Wheels MFG, Token, Praxis or Hope probably.
    I only ever had one Token BB, but it had a very short life; I won't be rushing to buy another.
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Rotor PF30 to 24 boom! job done

    What's up with token? i had a 24mm ceramic type jobby and it was amazing until i used it to death
    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.

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