What Have You Fettled Today?

[Stevec047]

Today I have fettled with the bike and replaced the 11/28 cassette to a 11/32.

I have given it a little test on the turbo and think I better pick up a new chain as it's skipping like a bloody kangaroo on the 32. Originally I thought it may need a bit of trimming but that didn't work. Then I worried that the top jockey wheel was catching but common sense prevailed and realised that it would never be the case. So the only obvious option is a stretched chain. To be honest I don't really know how much milage the bike had pre my purchase all I can tell you is I have added just under 900 miles since last october.

Oh an I have also put some new screw tight bar ends on as the push in plug ones I had kept falling out and I may have lost them in the boot of the car since last weekend.

Not bad for a wet and windy Saturday.

 

[jarlrmai]

Yeah sounds like you'll need a new chain, check your crank rings as well.

 

[DCLane]

My youngest managed to puncture one of his tubs in his race last Saturday and he's racing tomorrow.

So this morning was spent fitting a new tub to his race wheel - the taped-on one was a pain to get off but I'd pre-stretched the new one so at least it's on and ready for a trip to Darley Moor.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Brakes,(but not pads yet) wheels, tires and tubes all added to the Specialized Expedition Project, which, at last writing, had just found a new rigid fork by happenstance at a recycling yard. Front and rear derailleurs hooked up the other day, and seapost as well as saddle added.

 

[Elybazza61]

Planet X finished with mudguards back on and flashy DSP tape;

And Trek the Mongrel after yesterdays test ride,just needs a better sale and front mech fettle;

Next job will be a re-cable and a fettle of the Icarus winter bike,probably next week-end ready for the club run October mudguard rule.

 

[kipster]

Recabled the winter bike as the gear changes were lazy, although ran short of cable outer so had the bodge one bit, new bar tape went on as well. Checked, cleaned and greased the summer bike bb bearings after being caught out in the torrential rain on Tuesday evening.

 

[Mrs M]

Just repositioned the handlebars on the Pashley slightly, a bit lower down.
No longer resemble Mr Froome, zooming along with elbows sticking out but much more comfy

 

[burntoutbanger]

New front brake blocks on my single speed and while I was at it adjusted the chain tension and rear brakes too. Planning a hill climb on it next weekend so want it in tip top shape.

 

[iandg]

New SP dyno-hub from Spa Cycles on the Audax/Tourer. The Schmidt that was on the bike is going on the work bike

 

[Robeh]

just ordered these Bargain...https://www.radialcycles.co.uk/cont...qw7eP9lRxTNI13BphwXR1UbfZ0BcVEAkl8aAumB8P8HAQ

 

[iandg]

just ordered these Bargain...https://www.radialcycles.co.uk/cont...qw7eP9lRxTNI13BphwXR1UbfZ0BcVEAkl8aAumB8P8HAQ

Great tyres

 

[Deleted member 1258]

A part fettle today, My fixed has been awoken from its summer slumber. Its been washed down and cleaned. I've had the BB out for a clean and a grease, and I've replaced the chainset, I've brought a nice Lasco one from Velosolo, 165 cranks with a 44 tooth chain ring, 44 front 18 back gives me 64.5. gear inches. http://www.velosolo.co.uk/lasco.html I've also replaced the chain and checked the bike over generally. Unfortunately I'm going to need a half link to get the chain set up right and the bike also needs a new back tyre. So I've started getting the bike ready for winter but for now the jobs waiting for parts.

 

[Goggs]

I fitted new handlebars, grips & pedals and the bike feels wonderful.

 

[DCLane]

I'm getting a grinding through the pedals from the Principia RSLe when pedalling but not freewheeling. "that'll be the bottom bracket" I thought.

So this afternoon I took out the old Tiagra 4500 one and fitted a nice Ultegra 6700 bottom bracket.

But the grinding is still there!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I'm getting a grinding through the pedals from the Principia RSLe when pedalling but not freewheeling. "that'll be the bottom bracket" I thought.

So this afternoon I took out the old Tiagra 4500 one and fitted a nice Ultegra 6700 bottom bracket.

But the grinding is still there!

Don't you just hate it when that happens! Any idea what it might be yet?