What Have You Fettled Today?

[Deleted member 23692]

Fitted a OneUp Rad cage to my shiny new XT Shadow+ rear mech

I'm just waiting on Superstar to release their 42 tooth sprocket, and then i'm all good for a 1x10 drivetrain

 

[Robeh]

Shimano FD-5700 105 10 Speed Front Mech Braze on...£17.75...


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351180051154?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[MisterStan]

Today I have fitted a new bottom bracket, Ultegra chainset, new chain and cassette, pedals and a longer stem to the Giant. Have gone from compact to standard double. New gear cable for the front derailleur and had to move it up to accommodate the larger ring. Checked the shifting, which seems ok. Didn't have time for a test ride, but will do that first thing tomorrow.

 

[slowmotion]

A new Campagnolo Veloce front derailleur came in the post. I ordered it at silly o'clock on Thursday night from ChainReaction. I have been studying it very closely and will try and get it working on Monday. I always have terrible problems with FDs.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I put brake handles on my Schwinn Woodlands expedition tourer project today. I will put brakes on Wednesday, and perhaps reactivate the gearing. It had been made into a homebrew single speed, and the front brake and handle had been removed, but now I am returning it to its 24-speed glory, complete with drop bars. Very nice bicycle, for a Hungarian built Schwinn.

 

[DCLane]

Not much:

- Got the cadence meter working on my youngest's cross bike
- Changed the tyre on the Benotto and fitted a different front wheel. Replacement Specialized Toupe 130mm saddle fitted. Seatpost still stuck though after 4 months soaking in lube
- More work on the Carrera; the magnesium frame is reacting with the rear brake so I cleaned, lubed and greased it.

Sorted some of the stuff in the shed; there'll be a big sale soon.

 

[Hugh Manatee]

Nothing today. However, I discovered the cones on the rear wheel of one of the fleet have gone loose. That'll give me something to do on Wednesday morning as I have the day off! It is an old lx hub that I have never been too impressed with as the cassette body lost its click very early on. It's a first generation parallax hub so I suppose it has hung on OK.

 

[ColinJ]

Today, I had to do an emergency fettle when out on bike ...

My rear shifting had almost packed up. I could shift between the easiest 3 sprockets but could not shift to the 6 highest gears. It wasn't much of a problem on the 5.5 mile long climb up through Cragg Vale, but I did not want to freewheel on all the downhill sections thereafter.

I got off the bike and discovered that the pivots on the rear mech had almost seized. I hadn't cleaned them well enough when the bike got covered in salty grit before I fitted mudguards to it a couple of weeks ago. I got hold of the derailleur and forced it through its entire range of motion a few times and that freed it. I'll clean and lube it before the next ride.

I also need to clean/lube the chain because it was starting to squeak towards the end of today's ride.

Oh, and the wheel rims have got greasy again so my brakes were only working at about 50% power - not good on fast Yorkshire descents!

I did a quick bike clean when I got home, but I had to catch the shops before they closed. I'll do the job properly tomorrow.

 

[screenman]

trying to sort out my gears, thought i had em but during a 19 mile ride i spent half off them adjusting the barrel adjusters lol

think i got it sorted now

Rear mech alignment.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Not much:

- Got the cadence meter working on my youngest's cross bike
- Changed the tyre on the Benotto and fitted a different front wheel. Replacement Specialized Toupe 130mm saddle fitted. Seatpost still stuck though after 4 months soaking in lube
- More work on the Carrera; the magnesium frame is reacting with the rear brake so I cleaned, lubed and greased it.

Sorted some of the stuff in the shed; there'll be a big sale soon.

Might be time for more extreme measures on that seatpost.

 

[screenman]

Raked over the gravel drive 75yards x 5 yards trouble is it looks nicer now but I cannot ride the road bike on it.

 

[DCLane]

Might be time for more extreme measures on that seatpost.

Possibly - it's carbon fibre in a steel frame. I'm doing my best to avoid the hacksaw.

 

[raleighnut]

Possibly - it's carbon fibre in a steel frame. I'm doing my best to avoid the hacksaw.

Take it out in the rain...........................................I've read that carbon fibre melts in the rain. ..................not sure where I read it though.

 

[Gravity Aided]

You may have to cut off the seatpost and use a chisel or screwdriver to peel the layers from inside the seatpost out. Wear a mask when you do this, as the fibers may be harmful to your lungs. That's what another fellow told me when I was removing some carbon fiber anyway.

 

[LimeBurn]

New bar tape to the tandem as the yellow & black Camo stuff was just far too 80's