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I don't think I used anything fancy, probably a pair of kitchen scissors but they cut down fine to fit into my sleeve.
What Have You Fettled Today?
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I don't think I used anything fancy, probably a pair of kitchen scissors but they cut down fine to fit into my sleeve.
Seems to be a mudguard issue time of the year!
Last week the rear Brommie one gave up, t'other day, the front mudguard on my CX snapped off at the rear stay! (TBH the rear one is looking a bit dodgy, too)
I've ordered a new set but might decide to not fit them yet in case we have a sudden burst of nice weather ☀️
Today's fettle will be removing the old set and giving the bike a proper clean.
Last week the rear Brommie one gave up, t'other day, the front mudguard on my CX snapped off at the rear stay! (TBH the rear one is looking a bit dodgy, too)
I've ordered a new set but might decide to not fit them yet in case we have a sudden burst of nice weather ☀️
Today's fettle will be removing the old set and giving the bike a proper clean.
All uphill
Still rolling along
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- Somerset
A while ago I vowed not to do work on other people's bikes again. Bikes that were rubbish new, neglected and rusty with owners who want lots done for pennies.
Today I relented and put new brake pads on a neighbour's bike, and replaced an inner tube that was perished.
It's a Claud Butler tourer from around 1985. Built from 531st, canti brakes, bar end shifters, Mavic rims and Deore hubs. The owner has ridden it in excess of 100,000 miles, he thinks closer to 150,000. It's been serviced annually.
I took it for a short ride to test the brakes, and it was a joy. I've asked the owner for £10 to cover the cost of the pads and a coffee. He isn't happy paying me so little.
That's more like it!
Today I relented and put new brake pads on a neighbour's bike, and replaced an inner tube that was perished.
It's a Claud Butler tourer from around 1985. Built from 531st, canti brakes, bar end shifters, Mavic rims and Deore hubs. The owner has ridden it in excess of 100,000 miles, he thinks closer to 150,000. It's been serviced annually.
I took it for a short ride to test the brakes, and it was a joy. I've asked the owner for £10 to cover the cost of the pads and a coffee. He isn't happy paying me so little.
That's more like it!
This is not bicycle related but,
I can relate to the joy bit.I have done some gardening for my neighbour,and the enjoyment seeing how tidy it has started to look,has put a smile on my face.
