DCBassman
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Desktop computers. Very slowly and carefully, still not very bendy...
What Have You Fettled Today?
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HLaB
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Hopefully the fettling required on my TT bike is minimal the rear drop outs are worn. The local bike mechanic refaced them a few years back and with a more sturdy skewer its not been too bad. But when I started yesterday's TT I managed to pull the wheel out of alignment so it was rubbing the frame. Riding 10miles on it hard wasn't the best idea. Hopefully resetting the QR will resolve it for now or it will be another trip to a bike shop.
View: https://youtube.com/shorts/XuK062JiQsA?feature=share
Something has also been making a clack on the turbo when it's giving resistance, although it has been silent in the stand. I think when I was testing the wheel I found out what it was.
Its cracked inside, a multi tool fettle tightened it up snugly for now. If the bike on the turbore is still making a noise it'll be coming off.
My other post ride fettle was my right pedal. Something was also making an annoying creak and I suspected it was the pedals so I lubed their springs last week but the noise was still there and seemed to be animating from the right side, so I took off the right pedal cleaned the spindle, washer and eye before regreasing and refitting. Hopefully that solves it as I don't really want to take off the left power pedal (it's the older type and there's always a doubt over its numbers when you change things).
View: https://youtube.com/shorts/XuK062JiQsA?feature=share
Something has also been making a clack on the turbo when it's giving resistance, although it has been silent in the stand. I think when I was testing the wheel I found out what it was.
Its cracked inside, a multi tool fettle tightened it up snugly for now. If the bike on the turbore is still making a noise it'll be coming off.
My other post ride fettle was my right pedal. Something was also making an annoying creak and I suspected it was the pedals so I lubed their springs last week but the noise was still there and seemed to be animating from the right side, so I took off the right pedal cleaned the spindle, washer and eye before regreasing and refitting. Hopefully that solves it as I don't really want to take off the left power pedal (it's the older type and there's always a doubt over its numbers when you change things).
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I've used pliers in the past to work a reluctant tyre of the rim.
Alba Zeus
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Yeah tried that but just dug into the tyre unfortunately. I have one side off but the other side is welded on. Didn’t even get to the rear tyre
fritz katzenjammer
Der Ubergrosserbudgie
Does cleaning count as fettling? These English terms are so hard to figure out.
Anyway, spring cleaning... all that shiny black paint! Mmmmmmmm!
Anyway, spring cleaning... all that shiny black paint! Mmmmmmmm!
biggs682
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A proper steel bike readied for use 
Ridgeback Roller
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After 7 punctures ( 3 different bikes) already this year, I've made the switch to tubeless on my most used bike, the Ribble. Fitted Schwalbe One 28mms onto Mavic Krysium UST rims, all went surprisingly easily. Tyres went on without a fight and without levers, pumped up with a track pump ok and held air for an hour without any sealant. Orange regular sealant now added, the acid test will if they still hold pressure overnight ok, all indications are that they will be fine. No intentions as yet to switch my other bikes over to tubeless as there's a small pile of spare tyres in the garage that need using up!
Ming the Merciless
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Is the axle extending beyond (or virtually level) with the outer surface of drop outs? Will not be generating enough clamping force if so. Had that with a 90s frame and modern axles.
Pleased the tyres went on without trauma! You may notice they lose some pressure overnight, especially when new. Mine go from 60 to 50 psi after a couple of days then the rate of loss reduces. Experience suggests they lose less as they spend longer on the rim although I pump up before most rides.
Ming the Merciless
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Lubed chain, more air in rear tyre.
fritz katzenjammer
Der Ubergrosserbudgie
Built one of these today. First one in our shop. No instructions, Bosch Cargoline drive, seats three, panniers on both ends. I’m kinda pleased as I finished up with no leftovers or mystery parts...
Trek Fetch 2+
Trek Fetch 2+
Andy in Germany
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Today's project was a cheapo ladies city bike. It had a thick plastic coating on the crankshafts which had partially cracked and broken and looked a right mess. After fretting a bit about this I poked it with a screwdriver and realised that it was extremely brittle, and I could probably remove the outer coating using Percussive Maintenance, ie, hitting it repeatedly with a hammer.
There followed a fairly satisfying five minutes of shattering plastic and a slightly less satisfying 10 minutes sweeping up the resulting mess, but it means I can sell the bike in the "budget" range of 95€.
There followed a fairly satisfying five minutes of shattering plastic and a slightly less satisfying 10 minutes sweeping up the resulting mess, but it means I can sell the bike in the "budget" range of 95€.
Vantage
Carbon fibre... LMAO!!!
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The new battery for my bike arrived yesterday. It's too big to fit within the frame. FFS.
I've had to chop off and file down the 2 strap loop thingybobs at the front and it now just squeezes in between the frame tubes. Phew!
Also discovered that the £120 lekkie adapter I was told I needed to mount my Bafang motor wasn't needed at all. Sending that back for a refund. More bits and bobs arriving tomorrow so hopefully I'll have the bike in ebike mode running by Monday.
I've had to chop off and file down the 2 strap loop thingybobs at the front and it now just squeezes in between the frame tubes. Phew!
Also discovered that the £120 lekkie adapter I was told I needed to mount my Bafang motor wasn't needed at all. Sending that back for a refund. More bits and bobs arriving tomorrow so hopefully I'll have the bike in ebike mode running by Monday.
