the 'there's no such thing as a stupid question' bike maintenance thread

It all hinges on the connections at each end. Are they soldered? Proprietary? Maybe a picture would clear things somewhat

Ok it seems I can get an angle grinder for as little as 40. I see what you guys mean. I have no experience using these things, will I need a long extension lead or do they operate on batteries? (reason I ask is bike is locked at front gate so a good distance from nearest plug socket).

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Be careful you don't get sparks of hot metal all over the paintwork of your bike.

In fact, if you haven't used a grinder before, maybe see if someone you know is a bit more experienced

Leopardstown, South Dublin, right near the race-course.

The more I think about it the less comfortable I am with using an angle grinder myself. I lack suitable PPE and I just wouldn't be comfortable using the thing even if I did have the PPE.

Cost of cheapest angle grinder Woodies have plus 10 metre extension lead is €70 or so. If any kind boardsie can assist me, has an angle grinder and is comfortable using it, I will pay you that amount. As per previous post I am in Leopardstown (near the M50 and Stillorgan Dual Carriageway). I have no car so you would have to come to me, I would not be in a position to collect you and drop you home. I can show proof of bike purchase, proof of identity and address etc as proof of my bona fides.

Yeah good idea will ring around a few in the morning.

What are the chances of going from an 11-28 cassette to an 11-30 without needing to change chain?

I've a bike that I swap from turbo to outdoors from time to time and with the price of cassettes recently I'd love to avoid buying a new one. It's running an 11-28 at the moment, and all I have in the parts box is 11-30 or 11-32. I know it won't work with the 11-32, but any chance on an 11-30?

Is there a list of steel frame builders/repairs around the Dublin/Meath/Kildare area?

Steel steed took a knock back in May, and the chainstay on the drivetrain side took damage/bent inward, so the crankarm hits the chain at the bottom of the pedal stroke.

By the looks of it I'd say it's a 50/50 on whether it can be repaired, stress fractures, being such a slim/narrow bit of tubing, but would like to know for certain whether it can be fixed or if I'll be investing in a new frame.