What Have You Fettled Today?

[DCBassman]

I have a love hate relationship with tubeless, I want to like them but it’s been ‘an education‘.

I have been stretching a new Schwalbe pro one TL with a tube for a few days so went in to battle with it on this wet day. With the wheel horizontal, I carefully removed the upper bead and the inner tube. Next some soap around the tyrebead and put the valve stem in place without its core. Then it was a case of carefully coaxing the second bead onto the rim while horizontal, without touching the one already in place. Finally I gave it a blast from the airshot and was amazed it popped on first time! Carefully unscrewed the pump and inserted the valve core before pumping to pressure. I thenput the wheel on the bike, deflated tyre, removed valve core and added 40 ml of sealant. Lots of ominous pops, but when I started pumping it held fine.

The front tyre just needed the sealant topping up. I replaced the valve core as it had gummed up and all inflated fine. Will take it for a short ride when the rain stops but a satisfying morning.

Every time I read any post about tubeless, there's only one thing bounces around my head: Nope. Not that I have any bike worth using it on anyhow, but just...nope.

 

[geocycle]

Every time I read any post about tubeless, there's only one thing bounces around my head: Nope. Not that I have any bike worth using it on anyhow, but just...nope.

I’d not disagree! It seemed a good idea but knowing what I do now I would not recommend them to others wanting 28 mm or less.

 

[november4]

Worth the faff of experience to have a bit more security outside. I know what you mean though, was much blue air here on learning curve, but happy now. It's very satisfying when it seats like geocycle posts

If I get a puncture that can't seal then carry latex tube, and then deal with it back at home

 

[Elybazza61]

I’d not disagree! It seemed a good idea but knowing what I do now I would not recommend them to others wanting 28 mm or less.

Think the same tbh although generally I'm a fan of tubeless ; main problem is usually tyre/rim mismatches, some tyres just won't play nicely on some rims .

 

[Elybazza61]

Finished the All-City including re-routing the dynamo cable and repositioning the front light.

Shiny new Hope chainring.

Front dynamo cable hidden under Di2 sheath.

Cable through rack via Di2 plug.

Front light moved to front of basket

And finally cable exiting rack to frame.

In other fettling battery replaced on the Stages power crank arm on the Stayer AR after failing on Saturday's ride home.

 

[Oldhippy]

I cleaned, I serviced, adjusted riding position slightly and went for a check out spin afterwards.

 

[richardfm]

Not a bike, but I just saved £20. My car has a sensor that operates a switch to trigger a dash board warning when the bonnet is open. It stopped working a couple of weeks ago and told me the bonnet was open when it wasn't. As a temporary fix I pulled the plug off the switch and shorted the connectors with a bent pin. Today I removed the switch, cleaned the connectors, bent the spring a bit that operates the switch and reconnected the plug. It all works again, for now .

 

[geocycle]

I have finally worn out a Durano tyre after about 3000 miles. Having put the tubeless wheels on the bike, I inspected the tubed set I’d been riding. Was shocked to see the carcass on the rear staring at me! Not bad though and very few punctures if a little harsh in 25 mm.

 

[ColinJ]

I have finally worn out a Durano tyre after about 3000 miles. Having put the tubeless wheels on the bike, I inspected the tubed set I’d been riding. Was shocked to see the carcass on the rear staring at me! Not bad though and very few punctures if a little harsh in 25 mm.

I think that you probably wore it out after 2,500 miles, but it took you another 500 miles to notice!

 

[roubaixtuesday]

The Rite of Spring - slightly delayed vernal equinox fettling day chez Tuesday.

First up, new chain on the tandem. Not too worn, but has done over 5000 miles, so time for a change.

The timing chain seems to have worn more, which surprises me, but I don't have a replacement for that and I need to find what the right spec is, though I suspect anything would be fine.

Also a general clean, now looks tickety-boo.

Next the commuter. After roughly 6,000km this winter, it's fair to say it's in need of a little TLC. To properly confess, I've maybe never owned a bike in a more disreputable state of uncleanliness.

Chain off, power wash, scrub, removal of about 1cwt of gunk from rear derailleur. Then discover a broken spoke which amazingly didn't affect the wheel true at all. Wheel off, swap tyre and cassette to spare wheel. Pleased the tyre still looks serviceable even if a showing a few battle scars. Rear brake blocks replaced. Shitty plastic mudguard bridge which SKS guards come with and gradually erode the mudguard replaced with metal one bent into shape. Utter crap those plastic things.

To my pleasant surprise on testing, no slipping with new chain, so not too worn. Gears seem a bit off, fail to fettle successfully whilst riding and too lazy to put back on the stand to sort. One for another day.

Decided not to take it for an extended test as it pissed down relentlessly all afternoon.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

I have a love hate relationship with tubeless, I want to like them but it’s been ‘an education‘.

I have been stretching a new Schwalbe pro one TL with a tube for a few days so went in to battle with it on this wet day. With the wheel horizontal, I carefully removed the upper bead and the inner tube. Next some soap around the tyrebead and put the valve stem in place without its core. Then it was a case of carefully coaxing the second bead onto the rim while horizontal, without touching the one already in place. Finally I gave it a blast from the airshot and was amazed it popped on first time! Carefully unscrewed the pump and inserted the valve core before pumping to pressure. I thenput the wheel on the bike, deflated tyre, removed valve core and added 40 ml of sealant. Lots of ominous pops, but when I started pumping it held fine.

The front tyre just needed the sealant topping up. I replaced the valve core as it had gummed up and all inflated fine. Will take it for a short ride when the rain stops but a satisfying morning.

Sounds like more hassle than my cumulative lifetime of puncture repairs!

 

[Oldbikefan]

Noticed a slight rumble a roughness in the Galaxy back wheel. Took it off, cleaned and regreased the cups and bearings. Also removed the steel spoke protector because it was going rusty again and decided to leave it off. Might fit to my ratty Falcon because it suits the the kind of Hot Rod look I'm after. Put everything back together just before the rain started.

 

[wafter]

I recently noticed some inevitable rub marks on the Fuji's pannier rack where the bags attach. Assuming this was the source of the squeaking from the rear when travelling over bumpy ground, I applied a sparing dose of Dr. Wafter's patent multi-purpose paste-wax to the areas in question.

The bike was given a thorough shakedown on the next outing and I can report that it's just as f*cking squeaky as it was

 

[fritz katzenjammer]

Lubing chains... exciting crap I know, but its gotta get done.
Today its the Japanese tourer and the Italian rat-rod, I’m putting off the Dutch monster until I get the nerve up to turn 56 pounds of bike over to mess with that chaincase.

 

[Fredo76]

Ready to roll.

Out and about.

Bella is making my other bicycles jealous...