I put the lube inside the cable outer, and then run the cable through the end I have put the lube in. Seems to work for me, and is tidy.
What Have You Fettled Today?
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I put the lube inside the cable outer, and then run the cable through the end I have put the lube in. Seems to work for me, and is tidy.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I noticed the gear change on the Raleigh wasn't as slick as normal towards the end of the last ride. I didn't do anything about it then but thought I'd have a look at it this evening as it's a small tweak of the barrel adjuster.
To my annoyance the thing won't adjust correctly and no matter what I do it just gets worse. Cue lots of muttering as I get the tools and have to set it up again almost from scratch.
The cable appears to have slipped - made sure that is now tight.
So much for the simple tweak.
To my annoyance the thing won't adjust correctly and no matter what I do it just gets worse. Cue lots of muttering as I get the tools and have to set it up again almost from scratch.
The cable appears to have slipped - made sure that is now tight.So much for the simple tweak.
Psycolist
NINJA BYKALIST
- Location
- North Essex
After yesterdays PB it was once over with the proverbial oily rag and a small adjustment to the angle of the front mech to improve the down shift onto the granny ring, it let me down twice yesterday. Then I had to garden for the rest of the day.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Fitted some new rim tape to the skinny summer road bike I aquired last autumn. The OE stuff had started to fail and in some places was not central so had slipped into a few of the spoke holes (How it hasn't punctured at 110psi i will never know!). Velox cloth tape fitted now, hardly a sexy upgrade but I feel I have saved myself a lof of grief for the future. I only spotted this when I had a trial run at removing tyres to apply some talc and make sure it could be done at the roadside with the equipment I carry. It turns out the 23c tyres can be removed by hand (just) 
I also took the opportunity to flip the stem as the low position was making my stomach feel uncomfortable on longer rides. New more upright position on the 2011 GT GTR series 3 instantly felt better.
TOP TIP: excess velox self-adhesive rim tape makes ideal packing to prevent computers rattling in handlebar mounts and saddle packs rattling in quick release mounts.
I also took the opportunity to flip the stem as the low position was making my stomach feel uncomfortable on longer rides. New more upright position on the 2011 GT GTR series 3 instantly felt better.
TOP TIP: excess velox self-adhesive rim tape makes ideal packing to prevent computers rattling in handlebar mounts and saddle packs rattling in quick release mounts.
Not today but a couple of days ago my new(ish) Trek hybrid was making all manner of creaks and groans. Going back to the oft complaint on here of similar woes I stripped the saddle mount and greased it all and removed the seat post and gave it a wipe of grease. I went out this morning and all was quiet so a successful fettle.
Also when I put the seat post back in I made it about 1" higher. What a difference that has made. I have ridden it this morning for 30 miles and my average speed is higher, I was climbing better, it is more comfortable and my legs are not aching. I see what my wife means now when she says an extra inch is not to be sneezed at.
Also when I put the seat post back in I made it about 1" higher. What a difference that has made. I have ridden it this morning for 30 miles and my average speed is higher, I was climbing better, it is more comfortable and my legs are not aching. I see what my wife means now when she says an extra inch is not to be sneezed at.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
More fettling again today, but the MTB this time. New brake pads slipped in to the XT holders and a new cable guide under the bottom bracket and a slight move around of the cable lines at the front end to improve things a little. Happy now because MTB, hybrid and roadbike are all in tip top shape and ready to go.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Why did I decide to wear a brand new white t-shirt to do some bike fettling? 
There is more oil on me than the bike
Both bikes running like a dream, if only the same could be said for thier owner.
There is more oil on me than the bike
Both bikes running like a dream, if only the same could be said for thier owner.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Why did I decide to wear a brand new white t-shirt to do some bike fettling?
Iz coz u iz stupid?
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Put up a trampoline for the kids birthday, it was fun as i had to do it myself and the instructions stae its a 2 person job.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Serviced the pedals on my brother's bike as they started making an interesting variety of clicking noises on the ride yesterday. He described it as sounding a bit like Ivor the Engine at one point.
They were simply set up too tight by the factory but I took the chance to properly strip, clean, grease and readjust them. All is quiet once again.
They were simply set up too tight by the factory but I took the chance to properly strip, clean, grease and readjust them. All is quiet once again.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
My bike was clicking on every left pedal stroke ,gave the pedals a blast of gt 85 and it must has removed some gunk as its all sweet again.Serviced the pedals on my brother's bike as they started making an interesting variety of clicking noises on the ride yesterday. He described it as sounding a bit like Ivor the Engine at one point.
They were simply set up too tight by the factory but I took the chance to properly strip, clean, grease and readjust them. All is quiet once again.
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
Sat there at work (yes, its sunday)nothing particually to do on the bike, looking at the wheels.. those safety stickers are annoying me. OFF they go.
youngoldbloke
The older I get, the faster I used to be ...
Continued stripping down and inspecting a Ribble winter bike handed down to me recently. Definitely new rear wheel required - rim paper thin, bearings seized, and I am told the freehub had problems too. New seatpost needed too - discovered cracks in the carbon fibre. Cassette cleaned up well, chain ok. Gears and rest of drivetrain look to be ok, and headset and bottom bracket seem ok too. Tyres might have a few more miles left in them too. My hands are going to be black for the next few weeks .....
Finally got around to giving the Dawes the proper gear service it deserved!
New Alivio rear mech fitted to replace the old Hurret mech.
Complete new gear cable set fitted.
Once again I'm enjoying riding along in complete silence (no more old noisy rear derailleur anymore!), with shifting being more precise than it has been in a long time.
Now I'm just waiting for my 14-28 freewheel to arrive, and the service will be complete!
New Alivio rear mech fitted to replace the old Hurret mech.
Complete new gear cable set fitted.
Once again I'm enjoying riding along in complete silence (no more old noisy rear derailleur anymore!), with shifting being more precise than it has been in a long time.
Now I'm just waiting for my 14-28 freewheel to arrive, and the service will be complete!
