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  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Replaced my stem after shearing a bolt on my previous one (the bolt sheared flush and so can't be removed). This time I put it in with my shiney new torque wrench.

    I sheared a bolt again.

    I'm writing an email to 3T today.
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,877
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    rjsterry wrote:
    Found out why last night's run was so much hard work: back wheel bearing feels like it's full of gravel. So, popped one of the cones off and applied a big dollop of grease, put it all back together (and changed the back tyre) by which time it was gone midnight. Got me to work OK, but will finish the job at lunch time. Last thing at night is not really the best fettling hour.

    New balls please!

    How very 'of the moment' :lol: I did take a quick peek, and they looked OK, but as I say, I need to strip it down properly, and not when i want to go to bed.
    1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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  • dondare
    dondare Posts: 2,113
    Removed big, heavy, comfortable Brooks B17 and big, heavy, capacious Carradice saddlebag and replaced with a small, light, hard-as-wood Selle Italia Flite and not-really-big-enough wedge pack.
    Let's see if that makes the headwinds any easier.
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  • too slow to go
    too slow to go Posts: 89
    Well today i put 2 bottle cages, mudguards and a cycle computer onto my road bike.

    Waiting for my lights and saddle bag from halfords
  • rml380z
    rml380z Posts: 244
    WesternWay wrote:
    WesternWay wrote:
    Damn and Blast.

    Just thought I would up my saddle by a smidge,

    Stripped the blinking thread off the saddle clamp doing it back up.

    and the cycle challenge thingy and the fact I am so close to 500 for the month and my dislike of tubes in nice weather mean I shall probably cycle it in in the morning at a silly height. GRRRRR

    Cycled in with the saddle about 6 inches too low and pointing in pretty much any direction it fancied. Not good.

    Did exactly the same thing while out riding at the weekend; zinc-oxide medical tape wrapped tightly round the seatpost makes for a servicable emergency fix. Well, it was good enough to get me home and then to the LBS.
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Tried to do an emergeny front derailleur fix at the roadside as the cable slipped meaning I couldn't get onto the big cog.

    I failed in my attempts.

    Drat and blast.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Over the last few days I've had an annoying ticking coming from the HTII crank so tonight I've stripped the left hand side off and cleaned and regreased it all and the same with the pedal. Hopefully this has sorted the annoying problem out, if not a new LH crank beckons.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Converted the Mercian tourer back into a FGSS, looks banging!!! 8)

    who cares about knee pain :shock:
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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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  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    Shortened the front brake pipe.

    The loop was nearly as big as a Richmond Park !

    Also had to fit another rear wheel, as the rim started to crack between the spoke holes.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Just set up my first set of Tubeless Stan's wheels.

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    Quite chuffed with myself as I thought it might be a disaster and a complete fail, so far so good.

    Only trouble is brakes are rubbing now, that may be my next new challenge. :shock:
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    edited August 2010
    Cleaned the Dawes which I had neglected a bit - the gumwall tyres were so grubby they were barely recogniseable as gumwalls! I then rode in to town to a nasty clattering noise as I put the power down. At home I realised the rear bearings weren't happy so stripped them down and regreased. Cones are looking pretty pitted though. Can't see main bearing surfaces as there are rubber gaskets in the way which I think are best left where they are.

    Anyway, all silent now - for now. Might have to see if I can get new cones. Wheels are cheapish Mach1 things that weigh 4 pounds a go so maybe something better is needed.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • dcurzon
    dcurzon Posts: 290
    flipped my stem thingy over which has raised the height of my bars, MUCH better!

    Still struggling on getting seat comfortable/right height though.
    B'Twin Sport 1
    FCN 7 =4, +2(non cycling clothes) +1(beard)
  • flicksta
    flicksta Posts: 157
    Just bought a new* frame and forks so got a whole groupset/bar transfer job to do.

    Bring on the grease


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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Fitted the carbon wheelset. Just need to get the stem shortened now.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • bicyclepirate
    bicyclepirate Posts: 229
    popped a spoke on the way home, bought a new one from halfords 50p, fitted it myself, wheel back in true and off ya go. 50p! i thought £12 at the LBS was a good deal but now ?? i wonder what will break next?
    All hail the FSM and his noodly appendage!
  • sandy hill
    sandy hill Posts: 390
    Puncture repair on my son's XC24 in time for his first trip to Swinley. :)
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    I brought a XTR rear mech of this site for a bargain price off of a nice chap for a decent price.

    Then brought some pimp Mt Zoom red jockey wheels and managed to fit and index it myself.

    Well chuffed, looks great, saved a fortune on the kit and can now set up/service rear dérailleurs. :D

    (I should admit it took me over three hours to fit/watch youtube videos on how to do it, but time well spent).
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Can't believe nobody has done anything to their bikes since monday :shock: Anyhow, last night I fitted the R500s to my Allez whilst doing a fresh Wondoze install after replacing my mobo the weekend before. PC is spot on now.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Akcherlly I fitted a Schwalbe Marathon tyre to my front wheel Wednesday evening replacing the one that came with the bike :)

    Yesterday I changed the stem to a standard one with 35 degree rise as I'm replacing the handlebar. Having never done this before I suspect the major problem will be removing the rubber grips so I can move the gear and brake levers across.

    Fortunately one of my local bike shop closes at 5pm today so I can always throw myself on their mercy if it goes tats up.
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Yesterday I changed the stem to a standard one with 35 degree rise as I'm replacing the handlebar. Having never done this before I suspect the major problem will be removing the rubber grips so I can move the gear and brake levers across.

    It just takes a combination of brute force and swearing.
    Favourites for putting them back on include spray paint and hairspray.

    Lock-on grips are clearly the way forward, though.
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Hmm. Brute force I have (if 2 year olds have it) :oops: and swearing I have down pat. I have no hair so furniture polish will have to do. I'm not sure I'm going to keep the new change. I just want to see what it's like.

    Maybe I should just start fettling the frame I bought months ago rather than experimenting on Babygirl, but I am enjoying it though :roll:

    Edit: New handlebar and stem. Successfully moved across the brake and gear levers, light and computer, although I need longer zip ties for the comp. Currently stuck down with sellotape til tomorrow. Decided to clean the bike so washed the wheels in the bath, followed by the frame :) Remind me to put bath mats down next time to reduce the opp for scratches.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Ever get that feeling that (a) you need a bigger shed for "bike stuff", and (b) it would be a helluva lot easier to buy new stuff instead of cobbling together a mixture of BBs and partly (53-ring only) worn chainsets, even more worn rear mechs, making do with handlebars that aren't the most comfortable and a stem that is a cm too short?

    Put the commuter back together again last night. Don't like "classic" drop bars, prefer the ergo bars on my Scott. Yuk.

    The Scott is now equipped with carbon-friendly pads, a new chain, new wheels and a new rear tyre.

    The cursor is hovering over a load of goodies I could do with.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    cjcp wrote:
    Ever get that feeling that (a) you need a bigger shed for "bike stuff", and (b) it would be a helluva lot easier to buy new stuff instead of cobbling together a mixture of BBs and partly (53-ring only) worn chainsets, even more worn rear mechs, making do with handlebars that aren't the most comfortable and a stem that is a cm too short?

    I've given serious thoughts to just buying a garage somewhere around me in order to have more space to dump "bike stuff".
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    Changed the seat post from Alu to Carbon this morning. Much better.

    The Bike Dr was supposed to be at the office today and I was going to get them to index my gears. They didn't show, which means that I'm going to spend 10 hours tonight with the bike on a stand turning the barrel adjuster by microscopic fractions of a degree whilst changing gears.

    It will make no difference at all.

    Also plan on putting a drivetrain on the stantion hack tonight.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Asprilla wrote:
    which means that I'm going to spend 10 hours tonight with the bike on a stand turning the barrel adjuster by microscopic fractions of a degree whilst changing gears.

    It will make no difference at all.

    This is me. I therefore have to follow the philosophy of "If you can't find it, grind it."
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • marchant
    marchant Posts: 362
    cjcp wrote:
    Asprilla wrote:
    which means that I'm going to spend 10 hours tonight with the bike on a stand turning the barrel adjuster by microscopic fractions of a degree whilst changing gears.

    It will make no difference at all.

    This is me. I therefore have to follow the philosophy of "If you can't find it, grind it."

    There was something to be said for friction shifting
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Changed the stem to an adjustable one as I've now discovered upright cycling isn't me (unless my back says otherwise), moved the gears/brake levers closer together reattached the Specialized grips. Better ride in this morning but I either need to adjust the brakes or change the pads. I'd forgotten stopping distances need to increase in the wet :oops:

    I'm discovering a love for fettling. Never thought I was mech minded. Is this my mid-life crisis? Getting expensive though :roll:
  • holybinch
    holybinch Posts: 417
    Not done yet, but in serious need if I want to take Perfecta out this WE:
    - finding a (new) bolt for my saddle clamp
    - use the said new bolt in place of the one lying somewhere on the road near Leatherhead, which broke in half (3 miles away from the finish of a 67 miles ride, could have been worse)
    so that I have a saddle again!
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  • stevep3156
    stevep3156 Posts: 37
    Got me some super slickety-slick slick tyres for my MTB to make me go slightly faster than my usual snails pace...took me two hours to get the buggers on the rim. Got through two sets of tyre levers & one dessert spoon (don't ask).

    Got up next morning at 5am (again, don't ask, I have kids) to try them out, flat on the rear...had to do it all again...

    Such a simple job shouldn't really be so hard should it? It's me. I know it is.

    I even typed in 'How to replace a tyre' on YouTube to see if there were any devious tricks I could employ. Best I got was, "you may like to use a tyre lever to get the final part of the tyre on the rim"...yeah right, my thumbs are now pointing the wrong way & I owe my wife a new set of cutlery.

    Knickers to this fettling business
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    stevep3156 wrote:
    I even typed in 'How to replace a tyre' on YouTube to see if there were any devious tricks I could employ. Best I got was, "you may like to use a tyre lever to get the final part of the tyre on the rim"...yeah right, my thumbs are now pointing the wrong way & I owe my wife a new set of cutlery.

    Did you see this?

    Knickers to this fettling business

    *drool*..... mmm.... fettling.
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