What Have You Fettled Today?

[HLaB]

If you can call it fettling, I stuck a 23mm tyre on my better front wheel so I could use it in all my forks. It previously had a 25mm tyre which could only fit in one fork.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm 47 and think I could push a wee bit more quite easily , say a 48 then , it's a flip flop hub and its 16t fixed but I prefer a freewheel sometimes , il look for a chainring about 48 , failing that it'll b a smaller freewheel

That gives a 70 inch gear and should give you a bit of pace on the flat while giving you a good chance of getting up the hills.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Trying to get my SPD-SL cleats set up but it seems theres a lot more to it then simply bolting them on I get in a position where i can clip in just fine but clipping out is a nightmare. I almost fell off the bike! I think its better i leave the Cube with standard SPD pedals for the time being.

 

[RegG]

I degreased the chain, chainrings and cassette on my partners Liv Avail this morning and became concerned when I noticed that the teeth on the big ring at the front (FSA Gossamer chainset) appeared to be different heights - immediate thought was are they wearing already? Being fairly new to this game and not afraid to admit a lack of knowledge I rang my trusted LBS and, as usual, the very helpful young man explained that the teeth on the big ring of an FSA set do vary in height. It is FSA's method of ensuring a smooth change from the little ring to the big one. Shimano do it slightly differently with the teeth on their rings being the same height. You learn something everyday!

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

Spent a couple of hours getting my wife's 20 year old Dawes Stirling roadworthy.

10+ years of shed grime cleaned off, a couple of cables freed and lubed.

Just need to get a couple of inner tubes, tyres and rolls of rim tape tomorrow and it should be good to go for the single ride she'll do before retiring the bike to the shed for another 10 years!



Graham

Decided to do a more thorough job which I finished today. The renovation included:

1. Stripped, cleaned and reassembled both wheel hubs with new grease and ball bearings.
2. Trued and tensioned both wheels.
3. Fitted new rim tape, inner tubes and tyres (Michelin Pro 4 Endurance).
4. Fitted new cassette, chain and rear mech.
5. Replaced all gear and brake cables.
6. New brake pads.
7. New saddle.
8. Fitted new mudguards.

Looks great and rides really well now. Let's hope she rides it.

Graham

 

[Gravity Aided]

Schwinn Impact bicycle had some problems of chain rub, I tracked it down to the BB, which had a worn/bent pedal axle (and cups!!). I replaced it with a sealed BB cartridge, and had a time of fitting the sealed BB cup due too the threads being a bit bad. The sealed BB side went in just fine. I also changed out my saddle for a less cushiony and narrower saddle. I also replaced a doorknob in the house which had broken, and bought Mrs.GA some new hedge clippers while at the building and outdoor supply big box store.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Washed the commute, didn't change the tyres even though the front one has a few decent cuts in it. Will probably come back and bite me on the arse but there is still loads of tread left on it and can't bring myself to change it just yet.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Just flipped the stem on the road bike as my neck gave me a lot of grief after todays ride..

im thinking new bike might be needed....

 

[PeteXXX]

New brake pads fitted on the CX.
There was a bit of wear left on them, but not much! Quick half mile test ride to bed them in and then a post-pedal fettle for a final adjustment.

 

[Tin Pot]

Have I cut the chain too short?

 

[fossyant]

Have I cut the chain too short?

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Way too short. The chain needs to be useable on all sprockets, just in case you shift up to big big. That will rip your mech off.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Have I cut the chain too short?

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Just a tad.

Some instructions on sizing a chain here: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/chain-length-sizing

 

[Elybazza61]

New Hope retainer chain ring fitted to the XLS and chain shortened as it's a 44t;all set-up and ready for tomorrow.

Plus swapped cassettes over on the Helium for next week-ends sportive from a 25 to 28.

 

[Tin Pot]

Just a tad.

Some instructions on sizing a chain here: http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/chain-length-sizing

I followed Zinn and campag manual.

Smallest chain ring and smallest sprocket, 15mm gap. Derailleurs perpendicular to floor. Obviously done it wrong.

Is there anyway to recover a short chain? Campag want £25 for five "ultra links"

 

[burntoutbanger]

Decided to do a more thorough job which I finished today. The renovation included:

1. Stripped, cleaned and reassembled both wheel hubs with new grease and ball bearings.
2. Trued and tensioned both wheels.
3. Fitted new rim tape, inner tubes and tyres (Michelin Pro 4 Endurance).
4. Fitted new cassette, chain and rear mech.
5. Replaced all gear and brake cables.
6. New brake pads.
7. New saddle.
8. Fitted new mudguards.

Looks great and rides really well now. Let's hope she rides it.

Graham

If she doesn't ride it, will you marry me?