What Have You Fettled Today?

KneesUp · 24 Jul 2014

HovR said:
Did some work on my brothers recently bought, second hand, mountain bike today. Had quite a few adjustments to make, had to service the forks... But what genius decided that this was the best way to route cables..?!

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Has it had the stem changed? Looks like someone has swapped the stem and not paid attention when putting the new one on. Don't ask how I know.

KneesUp · 24 Jul 2014

ColinJ said:
Looks like my new chain will feature 2 masterlinks now! (SRAM always said that you should only use one, but I can't see the harm since masterlinks appear to be as reliable as normal links.)

As is well known, a chain is only as strong as the weakest link. So it can't be any worse to use 2 than 1 :smile:

ColinJ · 24 Jul 2014

Rickshaw Phil said:
I've run a chain with three in (don't ask) without issues. I wouldn't worry about it.

KneesUp said:
As is well known, a chain is only as strong as the weakest link. So it can't be any worse to use 2 than 1

I've put a length of chain back in using the second masterlink and all is well so far (I went out and rode 50 yards up a 20% climb and the chain did not slip).

The old chain was working ok but had about 1/16th inch of stretch over 12 pairs of links. I thought if I changed it now I would probably avoid needing to buy a new cassette and chainrings. (I left the previous chain on too long and had to change the rings and cassette at the same time because the new chain slipped.)

Doyleyburger · 25 Jul 2014

Nothing too exciting but I put new bar tape on yesterday. I'm sick of grubby white tape so I went for grey. I also put it over the old tape for extra cushioning......so comfortable now. The only difficulty I had was getting the end plugs to push in properly with the two tapes in place

ColinJ · 25 Jul 2014

Doyleyburger said:
Nothing too exciting but I put new bar tape on yesterday. I'm sick of grubby white tape so I went for grey. I also put it over the old tape for extra cushioning......so comfortable now. The only difficulty I had was getting the end plugs to push in properly with the two tapes in place
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Ah, you prefer grubby grey tape ... :thumbsup:

It looks nice, but I gave up on non-black tape because of the difficulty of keeping it clean. (So, of course, I have a white saddle on one bike, which got covered in oily handprints after my mechanical problems on Wednesday!)

I got a mate to put new bar tape on both of my road bikes last week (he is better at it than me). I gave him a new pair of Look-alike cleats in return for his work.

Doyleyburger · 25 Jul 2014

ColinJ said:
Ah, you prefer grubby grey tape ...

It looks nice, but I gave up on non-black tape because of the difficulty of keeping it clean. (So, of course, I have a white saddle on one bike, which got covered in oily handprints after my mechanical problems on Wednesday!)

I got a mate to put new bar tape on both of my road bikes last week (he is better at it than me). I gave him a new pair of Look-alike cleats in return for his work.

Yes, it remains to be seen how long the grey will stay clean......I would imagine the next time it will be black

Robeh · 25 Jul 2014

Doyleyburger said:
Yes, it remains to be seen how long the grey will stay clean......I would imagine the next time it will be black

i use this bar tape cheap and dont show dirt lol..http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-X-Bike-...cycling_bikeparts_SR&var=&hash=item51bb4e3fd4

compo · 26 Jul 2014

Been getting a creak lately and just for once it looks like it was the bottom bracket. The non drive side crank bolt wasn't very tight, although the crank was secure, but when I put the BB tool onto the metal sleeve it just undid by hand. I then turned my attention to the drive side, and although the BB wasn't actually loose it was nowhere near to torque. I can't blame anyone else, I fitted the BB a few months ago but didn't use a torque wrench. I also suspect I may have forgotten the final fastening of the non drive side collar (metal with the UN55) when putting it in. Anyway, I have just stripped it all, cleaned and greased everything and reassembled it all, using a torque wrench this time. I may also need some pedals as there is a bit of play in both of them, but I will see how my BB is tomorrow first.

(What's the betting the creak is my seat post)?

wisdom · 26 Jul 2014

Full clean, adjust and lube of the roadie. Now ready for next weeks commute. Whilst mrs wizz was reclining in the sun I made a pull for the back gate out of some scrap rope I had in the garage. I just can't sit still

threebikesmcginty · 27 Jul 2014

I'm gonna fettle my PX and Genesis into my LBS while I'm on holiday and get him to do some of the rubbish jobs I've been putting off for far too long.

sackville d · 27 Jul 2014

ColinJ said:
Top tip

When you are in a hurry to put a new chain on because you are in a rush to get out on your bike in the sunshine, remember that the length is determined by chain round the big ring and the big sprocket (directly, not through derailleur) plus a pair of links. NOT small chainring and small sprocket ...!

Colini, no , say it aint so!?!

On a different line, spent yesterday putting Ultegra Di2 on my PX. Consisted of shifters,front and rear deraileurs external wiring, new bar tape and saddle,new 11 speed chain and external battery.The external wiring has just vanished against the matt black of the RT58
Went for a spin this AM and can report only good things

ColinJ · 27 Jul 2014

sackville d said:
Colini, no , say it aint so!?!

On a different line, spent yesterday putting Ultegra Di2 on my PX. Consisted of shifters,front and rear deraileurs external wiring, new bar tape and saddle,new 11 speed chain and external battery.The external wiring has just vanished against the matt black of the RT58
Went for a spin this AM and can report only good things

Very nice!

I added the extra length of chain back in, but have now shortened it again by a pair of links because the rear mech could not take up the slack properly in small ring, smallish sprockets. That is because I replaced the 30 tooth granny ring with a 26, which is slightly exceeding the nominal capacity of the mech. I checked that the bike can still safely go big-big, which it can. I would never deliberately run that gear, but mistakes can happen, and I would not want to risk breaking something.

I got chainsuck a couple of times before shortening the chain. Hopefully it will be ok now. I also think the chain might have slipped under heavy load on one sprocket, though it could just have been a gear adjustment issue. I will be cautious in that gear on steep climbs, just in case.

I am surprised at how much smoother the bike feels with the new chain on. I must change them more frequently in future.

alans · 27 Jul 2014

sackville d · 27 Jul 2014

ColinJ said:
Top tip

ColinJ said:

Very nice!

I added the extra length of chain back in, but have now shortened it again by a pair of links because the rear mech could not take up the slack properly in small ring, smallish sprockets. That is because I replaced the 30 tooth granny ring with a 26, which is slightly exceeding the nominal capacity of the mech. I checked that the bike can still safely go big-big, which it can. I would never deliberately run that gear, but mistakes can happen, and I would not want to risk breaking something.

I got chainsuck a couple of times before shortening the chain. Hopefully it will be ok now. I also think the chain might have slipped under heavy load on one sprocket, though it could just have been a gear adjustment issue. I will be cautious in that gear on steep climbs, just in case.

I am surprised at how much smoother the bike feels with the new chain on. I must change them more frequently in future.

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I`m a right one when it comes to new chains mate.My chainwear indicator is never far from hand.....No, honestly...

Rickshaw Phil · 27 Jul 2014

Today's fettling started with a bit of dialogue:

Jen (my sister): Is this chainring supposed to have a crack in it?

Me: (still looking at what I'm doing on my own bike) Oh, it's alright, they stamp odd shapes into the chainrings to make the shifting smoother (looks over and sees the crack Jen is talking about). Oh........ no, it's not supposed to be like that! :eek:

The middle ring has cracked right through at the point where one of the shifting ramps is stamped. Fortunately it doesn't look in imminent danger of failing so we go ahead with the ride but as soon as we got back I fetched a used chainset out of my spares box and replaced the damaged one, along with the bottom bracket which was starting to feel really rough.

A bit of setting up later and it now rides and shifts gear smoother than before. :thumbsup:

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