What Have You Fettled Today?
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- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Puncture repair on the knockabout bike. It appears that I sang the praises of my puncture resistant tyres a little prematurely after the ride on wednesday.
To be fair though, the thorn had only nicked the tube and caused a slow leak. With the previous tyres it's very likely it would made a big enough hole to be flat within a mile (that's what it always used to do anyway), which would have meant a roadside repair in the dark.
To be fair though, the thorn had only nicked the tube and caused a slow leak. With the previous tyres it's very likely it would made a big enough hole to be flat within a mile (that's what it always used to do anyway), which would have meant a roadside repair in the dark.
After my long ride in torrential rain a couple of weeks ago my rear wheel bearings were feeling a little rough, so I guessed the grease has been washed out. So, today I stripped it all out. At least I now know I have the correct tools if I have to do it in the future again to remove the freehub and brake disc.
The bearings were a bit dry so I regreased everything and reassembled. That blasted wheel would not fit back into the frame. Problem was I had forgotten which end I had undone to remove the axle, and in true Compo style I had refitted it the wrong way round. I didn't think it unreasonable to assume that the long end should go to the cassette side. Silly American bike, the long end went to the disc side. Once corrected all was well. Doh.
I will have to enquire if you can get aftermarket rubber caps to go over the nuts and cones to help protect the bearings from the weather.
The bearings were a bit dry so I regreased everything and reassembled. That blasted wheel would not fit back into the frame. Problem was I had forgotten which end I had undone to remove the axle, and in true Compo style I had refitted it the wrong way round. I didn't think it unreasonable to assume that the long end should go to the cassette side. Silly American bike, the long end went to the disc side. Once corrected all was well. Doh.
I will have to enquire if you can get aftermarket rubber caps to go over the nuts and cones to help protect the bearings from the weather.
3 bikes got a good clean today.
The Carbon jobbie as it hasn't been out in a while and the chain has some surface rust
So just a rub down and lube and back into the shed.
The new Ti jobbie had a nice big clean & lube ready for tomorrows November 100 mile a month challenge.
The Steel commuter had it's weekly strip down, full clean & lube ready for next week. It was emitting a strange creaking noise from the rear. Think it was the spokes rubbing together so out with the dental floss to get between the spokes. Fingers crossed it cured it.
Over all it took 4 hours and 3 cups of tea.
The Carbon jobbie as it hasn't been out in a while and the chain has some surface rust
So just a rub down and lube and back into the shed.The new Ti jobbie had a nice big clean & lube ready for tomorrows November 100 mile a month challenge.
The Steel commuter had it's weekly strip down, full clean & lube ready for next week. It was emitting a strange creaking noise from the rear. Think it was the spokes rubbing together so out with the dental floss to get between the spokes. Fingers crossed it cured it.
Over all it took 4 hours and 3 cups of tea.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
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threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
- Location
- ...on the slake
Me too, well the tea drinking bit, didn't bother cleaning the bikes...
mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
Tweaked Tri Bars that I have fitted to my old Falcon - they look so wrong on a retro touring bike - but managed 21 miles on it today without shoulder pain being too severe. Have also been sorting my latest purchase - A Claud Butler Urban 100 hybrid - gears needed tuning, pedals replacing, brake cables lubricating, and brakes adjusting.I also swapped the saddle over for a more comfy one and it needed a new inner tube as 3 tacks embedded in the rear tyre. All parts from my vast array of spares. The bike cost £20 so happy to add it to my collection.
mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
It only counts if you did it yourself - in your garage - using your cycle tool kit!
I hope that your Thatcher's finger heals well and the pain subsides quickly (Kinder thoughts than I wished Mrs T!)
Night Train
Maker of Things
- Location
- Greater Manchester
Arch and I have trued the wheels on her trailer. Not easy given the wheel bearings have a fair bit of play in them and are not adjustable!
I have also trued the hub geared rear wheel on Emily!
I have also trued the hub geared rear wheel on Emily!
If you do find a source for them can you please give me a shout - I've looked for them in the past with no success!
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
mrandmrspoves
Middle aged bald git.
- Location
- Narfuk
Yes she had hers done back in the 80's (though personally I think she was just developing talons!) Hence the name of Thatcher's finger.
Reminds me of when she had a stroke a number of years ago, and the news reported that there was no cause for immediate concern.....it hadn't occurred to me that there might have been!
Davehateshills
Senior Member
- Location
- Bury, Lancashire
Well yesterday I gave the bike a wash down and then spent about 30 ,ins cleaning the chain with WD40 and a big old rag. I then spent about 40 mins cleaning the cassette and then had a go at both derailleur's. Finished off with a light coat of oil. I must admit that it looked like a new bike! Result - It's like riding a new bike, so mush smoother and quieter, I will have to clean more often 
