Self Satisfaction.
I never claim to be good at anything, except maybe spending money, however when it comes to bicycle maintenance I usually run to a bike shop. So when I got back from Germany and found my new wheels for MY (frankies) Rockhopper I realized it had to change. Now I know that changing a cassette to many is as easy as pie but the first time you do something is never easy, so I got my tool kit out, and set about exploring the unknown. However with the help of the park tool website I was surprised that it came of, but I was even more surprised when I put the cassette on the new wheel, and was speechless when it actually worked.
There is no moral to the story but just thought about telling you because I feel good, I know that it is childish, and many will have a go at me because it is after all, only changing a cassette, but never the less I am chuffed [:D].
And if your still reading this, you either should be revising or working, so your naughty [:p], however you can have some pics they are in my sig.
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There is no moral to the story but just thought about telling you because I feel good, I know that it is childish, and many will have a go at me because it is after all, only changing a cassette, but never the less I am chuffed [:D].
And if your still reading this, you either should be revising or working, so your naughty [:p], however you can have some pics they are in my sig.
New Pics
My GSpot and Chameleon (now sold)
Check this out
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First time you do anything new to your bike is nerve wracking. I was terrified fitting a new fork to my bike, and scared I was gonna ruin my gearing when I fitted a new crank and had to adjust the front mech. Both went well however and the more I do, the more confident I feel doing work I've not attempted before. Well done for giving it a go, and even more well done for succeeding!
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Nice one gungun, yeah, first time is always satisfying [:)]
I do pretty much all my bike work my self, its satisfying, I learn loads, and I save a ton of money [:D]
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Definately not!! Well done! I got a new cassette and chain and middle ring this weekend too. Did I do what you did and learn how to do it myself?? Did I hell. I drove all the way to Fife and got Mark to do it for me.
THAT was childish, and just a tad pathetic.[:I]
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Gungun, I'm impressed that you had a go and moreso that it worked ok. I have recently removed a wheel, tyre and tube and repaired a puncture for the first time and i too felt proud (well embarrassing considering I'm 30!). You are a long way ahead of me with your cycle mechanical prowess so dont worry. And the only way to become competent and confident at things like this is to go through the stage I'm at and you're at. All the experts were like us once, and with persistance we may be like them one day. Keep it up.
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Well, fixing things and feeling good is what it's all about![:)]
I too like to be able to fix everything myself so I try to do as much as I can.
I had a creaky drivetrain once though, and the service guy said he'll handle it and that I can't do that myself. Maybe the BB needed disassembling, or the freewheel body, or something? And then make it water-sealed again? Maybe you really need special pro tools and compounds for that...
Are there any things on the bike that are best left to the professionals, however skilled you are?
I can think of wheel truing, replacing oil and springs in a fork, that kind of stuff...
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Fitting a headset, and possibly a bottom bracket, especially on the higher end stuff. Probably also cutting a steerer tube.
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The main Advantage to doing your own maintenance this
time of year is downtime all of my local bike shops
take 5-7 days min to even get round to looking at your
bike
valuable riding time [:D]
Might change my opinion though if the headset change
I am doing soon cracks my frame [;)]
Nah how can it go wrong if you do it like this [:)]
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