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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Put a bottle opener on my headset and need to find where the slow puncture in my rear tube is :x Got to attack the crankbolts with an allenkey too, so much for an easy night.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    I fitted a second light bracket to my seat post so I can have one on flash one on constant, yeah my life is that exciting!!
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Fitted a new Rubino Pro on the back wheel.
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    Spent a few hours on Saturday fettling the commuter:
    - good clean (first of the year, the shame!)
    - new rear brake cable; I spotted that the old one was only clinging on by 3 strands, thankfully I didn't discover this at the bottom of St. Peter's Hill at speed
    - new front brake pads
    - general brake adjustments all round. Cantis are very adjustable, but that means there are many ways to set them up wrongly.
    - chain clean & lube
    - air in the tyres

    After all that I aborted my plans to treat myself to a new commuter - the old girl's still got what it takes :-)
    Misguided Idealist
  • Jamey
    Jamey Posts: 2,152
    P******ed on the way in this morning, right in the middle of a main road running through a common so no side roads to wheel the bike up to mend it in peace. Had to sit there by the side of the road while traffic crawled past looking at me.

    Might have to give up my dream of purple tyres and go back to good old Schwalbe Marathon Plusses tbh.

    Be a shame but no amount of colour co-ordination is worth frequent p*******s. Said purple tyres have only been fitted for two weeks and this is the first p******e. Will give it at least until the next p******e before deciding though.
    My photography // My helmet cam videos // My bike
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Built a rear wheel, started a front - but need a couple more spokes (sigh).

    Rear wheel is disappointingly unclicky for a Hope. :(
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    So very busy today but in between calls, emails and documentation I've been popping in/out of the garage in the vain hope of getting the CX back into some form of commuting shape, fixed puncture which led to cleaning the cassette, then the derailleur pulley wheels then the chain, phew! that bike was D I R T Y

    is anyone else fed up with continual winter grime :evil:
    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.
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    itboffin wrote:
    is anyone else fed up with continual winter grime :evil:

    Totally.

    This summer better be blistering to make up for it. Or else.
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Don't know what you guys are complaining about. At least you can get out on the bike to get it dirty :(
    Whippet
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    suzyb wrote:
    Don't know what you guys are complaining about. At least you can get out on the bike to get it dirty :(

    studded snow & ice tyres worth there weight in gold :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.
  • rf6
    rf6 Posts: 323
    I put a new wall anchor in the garage. Boring but reassuring.
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    Took my old BSO apart (still some bits on the frame though).

    Now wish I hadn't, I'll only need to put it back together again :(
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  • Tail end Charlie
    Tail end Charlie Posts: 352
    After a couple of clipless moments recently, finally remembered to oil the cleat springs and they are now like new.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Replaced one of the screws on my racerguards with an elasticband in the centre of Bath as I lost it on the way :( Serves me right for listening to my MP3 player on the cyclepath, however I did check the bolts yesterday at the seaside.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    Finally got around to changing the tyre on the road bike after last months glass incident......ggrrrrrrr


    tiredtyre.jpg
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • iain_j
    iain_j Posts: 1,941
    Ouch :shock:
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    @GL - :o

    For the umpteenth time, I've taken the seatpost out, cleaned it and readjusted the height and position of the saddle. I also took the saddle clamp apart for a clean. It was missing a washer, which may be the reason for the constant slippage. Grrr. Must have lost the washer when I took it apart for a clean earlier this year. Grrr.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    Fitted Some new Tektro 720 brakes to the Vapour.
    Now it stops.
    Whether this is because the new brakes are better than the old ones, because the old brakes were broken or because the new brakes have new pads remains to be seen.
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Fitted sks race guards, fine if slightly odd looking with 26inch wheels and 700c arc - then realised of course in this weather there is butt all use for them...
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • holybinch
    holybinch Posts: 417
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    Fitted sks race guards, fine if slightly odd looking with 26inch wheels and 700c arc - then realised of course in this weather there is butt all use for them...

    Shhhhh!!!!
    FCN 4(?) (Commuter - Genesis Croix de Fer)
    FCN 3 (Roadie - Viner Perfecta)

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  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    holybinch wrote:
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    Fitted sks race guards, fine if slightly odd looking with 26inch wheels and 700c arc - then realised of course in this weather there is butt all use for them...

    Shhhhh!!!!

    :D
    I'd just checked http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/7da ... ipcode=w14 and was touching wood...
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    I have tied a bolster cushion to my deckchair. Makes it more comfy for reading in the sun, don'tcha know.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I have tied a bolster cushion to my deckchair. Makes it more comfy for reading in the sun, don'tcha know.

    Hush you. Joining us tomorrow in ye olde morpeth?
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    MonkeyMonster wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I have tied a bolster cushion to my deckchair. Makes it more comfy for reading in the sun, don'tcha know.

    Hush you. Joining us tomorrow in ye olde morpeth?

    Hmmmm, I might do actually.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • gs3
    gs3 Posts: 249
    Tightened the cones on the rear wheel of the Tricross (Commute) and got rid of the extremely irritating "sounds like the BB is about to give up" sound by.......lubing the jockey wheels.

    Replaced inner tube in front wheel of the Duster (Play) after picking up 4 thorns in one go!

    Just got to bleed the brakes on the Stumpy (Bounce) and I'm all done til next time..(do that tomorrow though)

    .
    BouncePlayCommute
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    In the middle of building up the new commuter frame. Mrs CJ is out tonight, so I hope to take over the kitchen to do the cables and stuff.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    cjcp wrote:
    In the middle of building up the new commuter frame. Mrs CJ is out tonight, so I hope to take over the kitchen to do the cables and stuff.

    Good work, fettling before 7am, now there's a sign of dedication!
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    Just been and got the replacement wheels for the road bike; it's in one piece again! :-)

    Might even go for a ride...
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • gbsahne001
    gbsahne001 Posts: 1,974
    swapped wheels and tyre about;

    Put RS-20s with nice thin GP4000S onto the CX and the R500s onto the hybrid; the wheels are probably worth more than the bike!

    Might also go and see whether the CX is a bit more lively! Just a quick 20 or so..............

    .....the or so turned out to be a 40!
    Winter Hack
    Everyday Commuter
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Took the new commuter to LBS to have the steerer cut and headset fitted, whilst I retired to a safe distance (the pub) for the afternoon, returning at closing time (shop not the pub) total cost £5.

    Awesome, tomorrow i'll be adding the cabling and bar tape to the NEW COMMUTER :D
    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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