What Have You Fettled Today?

[Rickshaw Phil]

As mentioned elsewhere I started getting a thump through the frame on braking during my ride on Saturday. As suspected it was the rim failing so on Sunday that meant swapping to a used but serviceable rear wheel from one of my winter sets.

With the tyre and cassette swapped that then showed up problems with the chain fouling the dropout (tighter clearances since changing to an 8 speed cassette) which I'd temporarily fixed on the old wheel by introducing a thin washer between cone and locknut on that side. I don't want to do that every time I change wheels so I spent time with a big adjustable spanner tweaking the dropout until I had a good fit.

Got cold, got sleeted on but it's sorted and runs nicely on a test today.

 

[gavgav]

As mentioned elsewhere I started getting a thump through the frame on braking during my ride on Saturday. As suspected it was the rim failing so on Sunday that meant swapping to a used but serviceable rear wheel from one of my winter sets.

With the tyre and cassette swapped that then showed up problems with the chain fouling the dropout (tighter clearances since changing to an 8 speed cassette) which I'd temporarily fixed on the old wheel by introducing a thin washer between cone and locknut on that side. I don't want to do that every time I change wheels so I spent time with a big adjustable spanner tweaking the dropout until I had a good fit.

Got cold, got sleeted on but it's sorted and runs nicely on a test today.

That blinking sleet got me on my ride at Annscroft! Looked at rain radar history, afterwards, and it was one of those small showers that are harder to be hit by than not........unless you are me!

 

[DCLane]

Fitted wheels and a cassette to the Boardman AirPro build; just cables and a chain to do. Although given a potential purchase today it may not be needed

 

[Domus]

Washed summer bike, wheels cleaned, spokes lubed, seat post removed and greased, bottom bracket removed and greased, chain cleaned and lubed.

Headset needs looking at and new bar tape to do. Lots of time over winter.

 

[Timtrain]

There’s an idea - nail polish! Never thought of that for touching up dings! Cheers

I’ve used.nail varnish for years to cover dings, even used it on the car. There’s such a large colour range in varnish it’s virtually impossible to not find a match.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

I’ve used.nail varnish for years to cover dings, even used it on the car. There’s such a large colour range in varnish it’s virtually impossible to not find a match.

I've used it as well

My 'blue' (7005) Ribble has a few spots that have been 'clear' varnished for protection, after scratching

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Two new Durano '28' section tyres ordered last night, due to a damaged sidewall (decided to change both)
They arrived late morning

Both old ones came off with only one tyre-lever, & new pair fitted without levers!
The rear was rather 'flat-spotted' too

The new pair are a bit fancy, as they have grey sidewalls

Now, I've got to paint/touch-up the right 'brifter' after Mondays unexpected bike-road interface.....

 

[Vantage]

Washed the bike. Dried the bike. Polished the bike. Wire wooled the rust out from the seat tube. Tightened the headset bearings. Loosened front and rear hub bearings. Gazed at bike lovingly.

 

[Reynard]

Ride this morning included stretches on wet & gritted roads, so bike cleaned, lubed and checked over.

 

[Justinitus]

Gazed at bike lovingly.

It’s not just me then lol!

Fixed my 3rd puncture in the front tyre on the Toughroad since Monday. Only done 35 miles too! All been tiny thorns in the centre of the tread. Spent more time fixing than riding!!

Wondering whether to try tubeless or try those Zefal tyre liner things. 29x2.1 Thunder Burt Evo’s.

Anyone tried the liners?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

It’s not just me then lol!
Fixed my 3rd puncture in the front tyre on the Toughroad since Monday. Only done 35 miles too! All been tiny thorns in the centre of the tread. Spent more time fixing than riding!!
Wondering whether to try tubeless or try those Zefal tyre liner things. 29x2.1 Thunder Burt Evo’s.
Anyone tried the liners?

I will heartily endorse Schwalbe Durano 'Double Defence' (28 section)
I've had one miniscule thorn puncture, that I could feel (but initially not see!!) in 17 months

 

[Jenkins]

Washed and lubed the Voodoo after yesterday's muddy ride around Rutland Water and also cleaned & lubed the chains on the Spa and the commuter Ventus ready for return to work next week.

 

[HLaB]

I don't know if you call it bike fettling but I put a new heal on my cycling shoes tonight. Bike fettling was the usual bike clean, lube, tyre pump and gear/brake check.

 

[Leaway2]

Further to my post regarding my unscheduled dismount resulting in the bent hanger. Ribble have been in touch and I would like to praise Dee at Ribble for the service received. Go Ribble!

 

[Reynard]

Gave Wiggy a thorough once over after yesterday's unintended close encounter with a cracked, muddy road.

Wiped off all the mud, cleaned and lubricated the drive train and had to re-tighten all the brake and gear cables as they'd gone a bit slack. Nothing seems obviously busted, although the right pedal and brifter could do with some attention with assorted grades of sandpaper. Some black enamel paint wouldn't go amiss on the latter either.

Still of a mind to take the bike to my LBS for an inspection - just in case. But that's one tough wee bike...