What Have You Fettled Today?

[Deleted member 1258]

Attempted fettling re somehow getting full length mudguards on a Giant Defy. First problem is not one I was expecting; an indent on the front mudguards that sticks the wheel. Wondering whether to cut it out or hammer it flatter. View attachment 561578

Fit in front of the fork, between the fork and brake, instead of behind the fork.

 

[Mike_P]

Fit in front of the fork, between the fork and brake, instead of behind the fork.

Could resolve it but will need the fixing mount moving unless that can be trapped okay by the brake assembly.

 

[JPBoothy]

A nifty trick if it works for you!

It must be like reading a palm

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Could resolve it but will need the fixing mount moving unless that can be trapped okay by the brake assembly.

My fixed with the mudguard bracket fitted behind the brake, no need to move anything.

 

[JPBoothy]

Could resolve it but will need the fixing mount moving unless that can be trapped okay by the brake assembly.

I've uttered many an expletive when putting mudguards on over the years so goid luck wiyh that job

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've uttered many an expletive when putting mudguards on over the years so goid luck wiyh that job

You're not alone there, my Eastway was a nightmare.

 

[Mike_P]

Flip, the rivets holding the mount on are pushing the mudguard away from the inside of the fork too much. Off with them tomorrow and a mudguard bridge hopefully acquired from Spa.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Waiting for a bit of paint to dry so it was time to see if i could put some sort of frankin bike together. came up with this. Looking forward to a play, nice and light front end, should be good to wheelie.
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Thats about as mullet as it gets, even down to the spoke count. Business out front, party in the back.

 

[JPBoothy]

Happy days, arrived next day delivery 😊
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Hooray, 2 out of my 3 new parts have arrived now (BB & Cranks) so just the new Chain and I'm back on the road/trail again

I even used your tried & tested 'gentle thwacking' method with the rag covered mallet on my Cranks! I was very tempted to used my old chain but "one must be patient"

 

[JPBoothy]

Attempted fettling re somehow getting full length mudguards on a Giant Defy. First problem is not one I was expecting; an indent on the front mudguards that sticks the wheel. Wondering whether to cut it out or hammer it flatter. View attachment 561578

I would usually stick a bit of colour matched electrical tape on the inside of my forks or rear triangle at any likely 'rubbing' spots to save the paintwork

 

[cosmicbike]

New rear gear cable fitted to the Van Nic. Old one shredded itself inside the shifter, what a PITA it was to get that out. Note to self, replace cables more often...

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

New brake blocks fitted to daughter's Islabike. Only took me less than five minutes including adjusting the straddle cable length to accommodate full brake blocks (the old ones were a couple of rides away from useless).

 

[derrick]

Thats about as mullet as it gets, even down to the spoke count. Business out front, party in the back.

It was enjoyed by all.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Found and started refurbishing an old Robinson SST BMX our bike co-op had in the basement. Someone had been using it as a kids bike, little plastic stars on the spokes.

 

[JPBoothy]

It was enjoyed by all.
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I like that you didn't volunteer to be the test driver/rider yourself @derrick