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Today I did something to my bike thread...

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  • #552
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Buchaill_Mor wrote: »
    So, it is not today, but it is something I am planning on doing. I have done some bits and pieces with my own bike, and friends and family. Cassettes and Free Wheel changes, replaced brakes (V-brakes and callipers, not just the pads), chain replacements, bottom bracket replacements, flats to drops conversions.

    I bought a beater at the Garda Auction, €40, steel frame, Shimano odds and sods, a hybrid type thing. I am planning on stripping it of it's parts, cleaning/replacing them when needed, upgrading if I think it merits it, and stripping the paint. I am thinking about Olive Drab on the frame, flat white on the forks, clear coat to finish. A Brooks tan leather saddle, tan grips, black mudguards, and black pannier racks front and back.

    I am not doing this for the love of the bike, but to have something that I can say "I did that!". How long do you reckon such a project will take? I think the spraying and flatting will be the longest bit.

    If it were me doing it, probably ages or 20 years, whichever came sooner. As its you it should be somewhat quicker. Fair play to you. I love cycling them but view fixing them as a necessary evil....

    I am happy enough to shake some of those coloured sprinkles over a pre packaged Cake and think "I did that". Fulfills my sense of achievement every time.... plus I get a slice of cake out of it.

    BTW where are those auctions advertised. You are giving me bad ideas against my better judgement......


  • #553
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    I decided I didnt find my bars comfortable any more (Ritchey Streem WCS) The ramp to the levers was too steep which meant I had to angle them upwards which in turn meant the tops weren't flat and it shortened the overhang in the drops. So I bought Pro PLT compact bars, the Ritchey bars were 44cm but I went back to 42cm with the Pro bars and I have to say I absolutely love them, they have a shorter reach and drop meaning I can cycle quite comfortably in the drops now for long periods whereas before I really only used them on descents, also when i riding on the corner of the tops, its only a short reach to the hoods/brakes. I also fitted my new Garmin 500.

    2 years ago(2013 B.C. ... before cycling) what with "bars, drops, stems, 44 versus 42, overhang, etc. etc. etc. I would have thought you were some kind of nutter... Today with multiple bikes I know exactly where you are coming from.......

    I inherited the lazy gene (fathers side) so unfortunately one of my bikes has a bar set up I don't like but because of my genetically predisposed illness I am unable to change the set up and continue to ride it as it is. Are you busy next Saturday by any chance ..........:D

    I would say nice bike but these days I think anything with 2 wheels is a nice bike........enjoy the bike.:)


  • #554
    Buchaill_Mor
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭Buchaill_Mor


    Deleted User wrote:
    BTW where are those auctions advertised. You are giving me bad ideas against my better judgement......


    It is Wilson's Auctions. This month they are looking for a €500 refundable deposit which is BS, so give it a skip this month. I am learning as I am going, and it is great fun. The wee ones are coming into the house full of grease and oil, so Lady Wife is not to impressed, until I finished the Giant Avail I sorted for her. When you do go, go early. Check it all out, know what you are looking for and set your limit. If it goes over that, let it go and move on to the next one. Some people loose the run of themselves. There are some good machines there that do need work. But once it is done, there is the sense of satisfaction. I got the Avail for €60, and with some judicious EBay shopping for another €70, I could get €300 for it.


  • #555
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Deleted User wrote: »
    2 years ago(2013 B.C. ... before cycling) what with "bars, drops, stems, 44 versus 42, overhang, etc. etc. etc. I would have thought you were some kind of nutter... Today with multiple bikes I know exactly where you are coming from.......

    I inherited the lazy gene (fathers side) so unfortunately one of my bikes has a bar set up I don't like but because of my genetically predisposed illness I am unable to change the set up and continue to ride it as it is. Are you busy next Saturday by any chance ..........:D

    I would say nice bike but these days I think anything with 2 wheels is a nice bike........enjoy the bike.:)

    I do, thoroughly although with this crap weather my 'winter' bike gets used considerably more than my 'good' bike.

    I'm the opposite to you, once i receive new parts, I cant wait to fit them and feel the immediate improvement, which inherently there always is with new parts. It killed me having the Pro bars for one day and not being able to fit them as my new bar tape hadn't arrived, sad I know but hey ho thats me.


  • #556
    traprunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭traprunner


    Changed my bog standard pedals to SPD-SL. Cycled 7km to work and thankfully didn't fall. One dodgy stopping moment but I got my foot down in time. I found it a little tricky to clip back in when taking off.


  • #557
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭omri


    Total clean last night. Apart from usual cleaning routine I took cranks out, pedals, bb, cleaned bb bracket, put everything back together, changed the saddle, cleaned the seatpost and seat clamp, adjusted the chain catcher and headset. Removed the cassette and disassembled the hub to check out the freehub body in my zondas. Tightened the chainring bolts just to make sure. Took the bike for the spin this morning, runs smooth, chain catcher needs tiny bit adjustment. New saddle was surprisingly comfy. Most importantly the clicking noise is gone.


  • #558
    Bloggsie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Bloggsie


    keep at it you will be a pro in no time, I was advised that treat it like driving, change down the gears & clipout as you near a red light or junction. as for clipping back in, I am still trying to master it!


  • #559
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Buchaill_Mor wrote: »
    It is Wilson's Auctions. This month they are looking for a €500 refundable deposit which is BS, so give it a skip this month. I am learning as I am going, and it is great fun. The wee ones are coming into the house full of grease and oil, so Lady Wife is not to impressed, until I finished the Giant Avail I sorted for her. When you do go, go early. Check it all out, know what you are looking for and set your limit. If it goes over that, let it go and move on to the next one. Some people loose the run of themselves. There are some good machines there that do need work. But once it is done, there is the sense of satisfaction. I got the Avail for €60, and with some judicious EBay shopping for another €70, I could get €300 for it.

    Thanks, I'll check it out..........


  • #560
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    I do, thoroughly although with this crap weather my 'winter' bike gets used considerably more than my 'good' bike.

    I'm the opposite to you, once i receive new parts, I cant wait to fit them and feel the immediate improvement, which inherently there always is with new parts. It killed me having the Pro bars for one day and not being able to fit them as my new bar tape hadn't arrived, sad I know but hey ho thats me.

    Nah, that's a good trait..... Perhaps I am just getting either lazier or busier as I get older. Never seem to get the time...... plus that gene defect of course.....:)


  • #561
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    traprunner wrote: »
    Changed my bog standard pedals to SPD-SL. Cycled 7km to work and thankfully didn't fall. One dodgy stopping moment but I got my foot down in time. I found it a little tricky to clip back in when taking off.

    You'll get the clipping in bit soon enough, it's the clipping out bit that will get you........think I fell over four times because I forgot to unclip before I stopped forgetting....... Best one was after climbing a mountain up to a car park, delighted with myself because I wasn't struggling up. A few people admiring the view as I pulled in and promptly fell over. All I could do was lie there laughing................


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  • #562
    Mec-a-nic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭Mec-a-nic


    Another year - another LED light upgrade. The 'retro' halogen light on her bike had to go, daylight visibility and living in a less well-lit area demanded this 75lux upgrade before winter comes.

    Anyone here tried to run front and back LEDs from a 2.4W dynamo? I've gotten used to the auto-on, stay-on functionality of these lights....

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  • #563
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,138 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Mec-a-nic wrote: »
    Anyone here tried to run front and back LEDs from a 2.4W dynamo? I've gotten used to the auto-on, stay-on functionality of these lights....
    Most modern dynamos are 6v/3W, with 2.4W to the front and 0.6W to the rear.

    I have run front and back lights from such a dynamo, although in recent winters I didn't bother with the rear, instead relying on a battery flasher.


  • #564
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    I got a new scales, so I weighed the caad today. with powertap wheel on open pro, conti ultra sport tyre, standard front wheel, bottle cage, shimano r540 pedals and garmin mount and carbon saddle it's coming in at 8.11 kg. With race wheels (38mm carbon tubs) it's down to about 7.21 kg. Standard is about 7.75 i think. I didnt weigh it standard.
    weighed the bmc. With shimano rs80 c24 wheels & r540 pedals it's coming in around 7.44 kg.
    Weighed the TT bike, and with 50mm tubs with disc cover its coming in at about 9.43 kg.
    Weighed a front wheel with tyre and tube, but no skewer and it was 1078g.
    Weighed the new scales on my kitchen scales and it comes in at 102 g.


  • #565
    Mec-a-nic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭Mec-a-nic


    lennymc wrote: »
    I got a new scales...

    Got a rear child seat for the workhorse to balance the front baby seat - was curious about the weight - 60lb / 27kg - still more than your three combined, so I think I win... :eek:


  • #566
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭lizzylad84


    lennymc wrote: »
    Weighed the new scales on my kitchen scales and it comes in at 102 g.

    for feck sake lenny could you not have got a lighter scales


  • #567
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    i weighed my surly and that came in at over 12kg.
    I then weighed myself and the scales said get off


  • #568
    OldBean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,407 ✭✭✭OldBean


    I'm afraid to weigh my Pass Hunter...


  • #569
    ted1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,655 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    I took apart my rear brake as it wasn't opening after I pulled it (made for great resistance training)

    gave all the parts a good clean and lube and then put it back together with zero part left over :)

    opening and closing like new. I'll be taking the mountain loop home today, i've avoided them while the brakes were dodgy.


  • #570
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Installed Racing Ralphs tubeless on the XT wheelset for Croix de Fer. 600g off rotating mass - should win me a place or two in the next CX race :)

    10kg without pedals and accessories, not too bad for a steel disc bike, innit? :D


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  • #571
    rollingscone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,477 ✭✭✭rollingscone


    Alek wrote: »
    Installed Racing Ralphs tubeless on the XT wheelset for Croix de Fer. 600g off rotating mass - should win me a place or two in the next CX race :)

    10kg without pedals and accessories, not too bad for a steel disc bike, innit? :D

    What tubeless wheelset do you run again


  • #572
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Shimano WH-M785 wheels, SM-RT81 IceTech rotors, Bontrager TLR sealant, Schwalbe Racing Ralphs 35mm.

    Only managed to install them yesterday thanks to wheel01's Co2 cartridge delivery, non-tubeless tyres need some puff to pop into rims properly without a tube.


  • #573
    dancrowley
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭dancrowley


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    Picked up a set of Vision Metron 55 carbon clinchers a couple of weeks ago and got around to installing them at the weekend. Had them delivered from bike24.de and am happy, thus far. The decals work well with the overall colour scheme, and are easily replaceable with a "stealth" version should the need arise :)

    Next on the list: replace the bar tape (Lizardskin) this month as new season starts in September.


  • #574
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    ted1 wrote: »
    I took apart my rear brake as it wasn't opening after I pulled it (made for great resistance training)

    gave all the parts a good clean and lube and then put it back together with zero part left over :)

    opening and closing like new. I'll be taking the mountain loop home today, i've avoided them while the brakes were dodgy.

    Did you weigh it?


  • #575
    Lusk_Doyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,338 ✭✭✭Lusk_Doyle


    Saddle angle dancrowley?


  • #576
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Installed 28mm GP4000S tubeless on the new wheelset, with Bontrager sealant.

    Sidewalls did not want to seal properly, still I pumped them up in the morning and went to work va Phoenix park.

    Rain and all, not the best circumstances to ride it hard... Bike felt very smooth though, and very responsive in acceleration.

    After uploading the ride to Strava it turned out I've beaten most of my PRs on the way, despite the weather, no motivation, work luggage (lock, lunch, clothes etc.).

    I'll wait to see if they are going to seal completely, if not the next tyres I'll get will be a dedicated tubeless model. They're great :)


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  • #577
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Alek wrote: »
    Shimano WH-M785 wheels, SM-RT81 IceTech rotors, Bontrager TLR sealant, Schwalbe Racing Ralphs 35mm.

    Only managed to install them yesterday thanks to wheel01's Co2 cartridge delivery, non-tubeless tyres need some puff to pop into rims properly without a tube.

    http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ghetto-tubeless-inflator-total-cost-9p

    Here's an idea for getting air into tyre quickly.


  • #578
    dancrowley
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭dancrowley


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Saddle angle dancrowley?

    It's a few degrees; will check it with my iPhone this evening. It's an ISM Adamo Attack saddle, allowing me to enjoy a lot more time in the drops. The dudes who make it recommend playing with the angles until you find what works; around this point is what works for me.


  • #579
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Here's an idea for getting air into tyre quickly.

    Tried this! Didn't work for me, air flow was too weak to seat the non-tubeless tyre, but then I was scared of pumping the bottle more than 70psi.

    CO2 did the job perfectly - you just need to remember to seat the tyre without the sealant, as some say CO2 can deactivate it. Then you can lift a little bit of the bead, add the sealant with a syringe and finish with a floor pump.


  • #580
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    New wheels, new freewheel (singlespeed), new chain, new front tire(GP4000sII), new brakes.... ohhhhhhh boy. turns out the bearings in both my wheels were ****ed. The cycle yesterday evening was so unbelievably smooth!


  • #581
    whacker00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 235 ✭✭whacker00


    Got a set of the new Ksyrium Elites on the TCR, managed to get the red ones to match the frame, next up groupo change either 105 or Ultegra not much difference between the two in the new 11s

    [IMG][/img]20713767225_b27f14013c_c.jpgUntitled by Aaron Gilmartin, on Flickr

    [IMG][/img]20527006229_b52acaea0c_z.jpgUntitled by Aaron Gilmartin, on Flickr

    [IMG][/img]20527006389_53cacd2b04_z.jpgUntitled by Aaron Gilmartin, on Flickr


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  • #582
    dancrowley
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭dancrowley


    Lusk_Doyle wrote: »
    Saddle angle dancrowley?
    dancrowley wrote: »
    It's a few degrees; will check it with my iPhone this evening. It's an ISM Adamo Attack saddle, allowing me to enjoy a lot more time in the drops. The dudes who make it recommend playing with the angles until you find what works; around this point is what works for me.

    I checked out the angle and it was at around 5 degrees; it was set up that way as I was doing some interval sessions on aero bars on the turbo. I readjusted to go back on the road and its back at 2 degrees (as per my iPhone).


  • #583
    StevieGriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 859 ✭✭✭StevieGriff


    Finally sorted the sporadic rattle from the discs on my Lapierre X-Control. Centred them dozens of times to no avail, torqued the rotors and the noise dissappeared. Could have saved myself two hours if I'd check that first. Muppet.


  • #584
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    On the subject of rattles, I had the fairly notorious shifter rattle on my Winter bike (tiagra 4600) and it was driving me nuts. I have read hundreds of threads on the subject yet none of them offered solutions and any that did, didn't cure my rattle. Yesterday I finally broke, I hated riding the bike because of it so started trying to figure out where the rattle coming from exactly. After a lot of hoking and pulling at bits I figured it out. Mine was being caused by the little black plastic covers which protect the spring/mechanics at the rear of the lever part of the shifters. I simply folded a few pieces of electrical tape and wedged them in between the plastic cover and the metal and hooked up the brake cables again and hey presto....rattles gone (both shifters) I went for a short spin on a poor surface road near me to road test them and not a peep out of them! I need to come up with a more permanent solution than wedged tape but it'll do the job for now!


  • #585
    Unknown Soldier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭Unknown Soldier


    Did a lot of work today on a bike.

    I swapped out my first crankset. :o

    I'm slightly terrified the whole thing will come apart when I start to use it.

    Removed Pie Plate, changed the rear cassette & RD, updated the Ui2, tweaked the brakes. I never knew that there was always a bit of "play" on a rear cassette!

    Google tells me it's OK.

    And finally found a use for some of the red/orange valve caps I've amassed.

    I'm a slight tad colour blind though

    They come close to matching the livery, I think.. It possible the pics don't do the red colour justice.

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  • #586
    jon1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    New kmc chain for my hopefully soon to be winter/commuter road bike! Came with a missing link too :)


  • #587
    Mec-a-nic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 407 ✭✭Mec-a-nic


    I have decided that, before I purchase an n+1 road bike, I should build out of the spares box and get an old Irish frame back on the road/hills. The custom DiZecca road bikes from Bray, CoWicklow have a black sheep in their family - an MTB DiZecca prototype frame that I bought, built, used and then hung on the wall pending a rebuild, which after 15 years is about time...

    Today - I found out the spindle is too long for the new-old cranks so it had to go - it wasn't easy nor pretty in the bottom bracket, putting the new one back in this weekend may not be easy (too little thread depth...?)

    keogknH.jpg


  • #588
    Esroh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭Esroh


    Like the last one, not all done in a day. Handlebars and A few new spokes had to be replaced but all the rest is cleaned up.


  • #589
    The tax man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,558 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Fitted a pair of Vittoria Cross XG Pro tyres on the CX bike. Damn things look like slicks compared to the Rocket Rons. Hopefully I won't be carrying half a tonne of mud on my wheels this season.


  • #590
    traprunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,887 ✭✭✭traprunner


    Left my hybrid in to LBS for a new chain. About 500m from the shop I got my third puncture in about 2 weeks. So I got a little annoyed and getting two Schwalbe Marathon tyres put on too.


  • #591
    dave04
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭dave04


    just replaced the BB on my old specialized alley comp , the original ultegra bb lasted 10 years . Was a little surprised to find they don't make them any more , was looking online at Dura ace unit as a replacement but was surprised to read a lot of negative comments regarding its lifespan to complicated adjustments etc . so went for a new 105 bb from chain reaction cycles 54 euro for next day delivery as opposed to 97 for Dura ace . Fits perfectly after a little issue with lining up the splines with the crank arms, but this was the only difficult bit , runs very well , happy out as no bike mechanic me , just find that i have more of a head for doing repairs these days it's good fun too{when it goes well!!}very limited choice for old octal ink bb though which is worrying !!suppose i'd have to buy new chain set next time ?


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  • #592
    PaddyFagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭PaddyFagan


    As its really starting to feel like winter is coming, I finally replaced the factory tyres with Continental ultra sports II. Gave the bike a good clean, degrease and lube, and final threw on a bell - road legal now :)

    Paddy


  • #593
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    PaddyFagan wrote: »
    As its really starting to feel like winter is coming, I finally replaced the factory tyres with Continental ultra sports II. Gave the bike a good clean, degrease and lube, and final threw on a bell - road legal now :)

    Paddy

    Are the Ultra Sports a winter tyre? I always thought they were summer/dry tyres.


  • #594
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    PaddyFagan wrote: »
    As its really starting to feel like winter is coming, I finally replaced the factory tyres with Continental ultra sports II. Gave the bike a good clean, degrease and lube, and final threw on a bell - road legal now :)

    Paddy

    I hope you have a reflector.


  • #595
    PaddyFagan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭PaddyFagan


    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    Are the Ultra Sports a winter tyre? I always thought they were summer/dry tyres.

    Not sure to be honest. Based on the reviews I felt they where a good winter choice for me - better grip in damp conditions than the factory jobs and good puncture resistance - very much a fair weather cyclist. :o

    Paddy


  • #596
    rtmie
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭rtmie


    Sore ankle so couldn't cycle. Instead did first real techy thing with bike, up to now only did cleaning and replacing brake blocks. Today stripped out , cleaned and re-greased headset bearings. Feeling like a genius , or at least like someone who can copy a GCN video.
    Encouraged by that am moving on to chain replacement next weekend!


  • #597
    cdaly_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    rtmie wrote: »
    Encouraged by that am moving on to chain replacement next weekend!

    Before replacing the chain, check it for wear. If it's too worn, you'll likely need a new cassette...


  • #598
    rtmie
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭rtmie


    cdaly_ wrote:
    Before replacing the chain, check it for wear. If it's too worn, you'll likely need a new cassette...


    Checked with my newly purchased wear tool. It is in the needs replacement soon category rather than the worn category. Good point about the cassette though. I see some advice to always change chain and cassette together, but other advice saying it depends.
    Is there a visual clue wrt cassette wear?


  • #599
    jon1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    rtmie wrote: »
    Checked with my newly purchased wear tool. It is in the needs replacement soon category rather than the worn category. Good point about the cassette though. I see some advice to always change chain and cassette together, but other advice saying it depends.
    Is there a visual clue wrt cassette wear?


    I'm on my 3rd chain and same cassette. Previous 2 chains replaced at about 2.5-3k km using the chain wear tool so changed at the .75 mark ... Don't see the point on the added expense of changing the cassette and no obvious signs of wear either.


  • #600
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Some beauties in here.

    This is my modest scott, temporary wall hanger, it can't fall or move the way it is, I also used some wire to secure it while I was removing the wheels. It's going to be waxed tomorrow evening cos it has a hard winter of commuting ahead of it. I won't be sitting in the car to get to Sandyford every morning!

    I am going to engineer a better wall hanger that is more secure and allows for rotating the pedals freely. I'll cracking the welder out soon

    oRsFNa7h.jpg


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  • #601
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,373 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    LollipopJimmy wrote: »
    I am going to engineer a better wall hanger that is more secure and allows for rotating the pedals freely. I'll cracking the welder out soon]

    They're pretty reasonable to buy.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/BDBikes-Mounted-Repair-Plates-Storage/dp/B005GA7SQS


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