£25 for a gear service.
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gbb
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Its maybe worth remembering that although we should all be capable of some servicing ourselves (and can get enormous pleasure from doing so)...not all of us have the equipment, time or skills.
I'm an engineer, have no problem taking on most tasks...but....
3 bikes over 6 years, many thousands of miles covered...i have never had to touch the gears.
Ive done everything else, stripped headsets, replaced stems, cassettes, stripped freewheels, overhauled wheel hubs, strip and cleaned brakes, derailleurs, BBs....but never adjusted gears.
Would i want to...yes. Will i if i need to...no.
There's even videos on Youtube i think...but you still really need a stand before you even start. Can i be bothered...no.
5 minutes in a bike shop....job done.
I'm an engineer, have no problem taking on most tasks...but....
3 bikes over 6 years, many thousands of miles covered...i have never had to touch the gears.
Ive done everything else, stripped headsets, replaced stems, cassettes, stripped freewheels, overhauled wheel hubs, strip and cleaned brakes, derailleurs, BBs....but never adjusted gears.
Would i want to...yes. Will i if i need to...no.
There's even videos on Youtube i think...but you still really need a stand before you even start. Can i be bothered...no.
5 minutes in a bike shop....job done.
mickle
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gbb what is the truck in your avatar? Its obviously C1930, looks like its not a Ford. Is it a Chevy? Its really bugging me.
Rear mechs are quite easy, you should have a go!
Rear mechs are quite easy, you should have a go!
gbb
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mickle said:
LOL, as close as i can get, its a 30 to 33 Chevy, but definately a Chevy.
You can see better here...
http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/gbb_photo/?action=view¤t=DSC01601.jpg
The other grey truck...
http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r269/gbb_photo/Carmelo Uruguay/?action=view¤t=DSC01613.jpg
Any idea what it is...
Theres quite a few like these in Uruguay...i wanted to bring one home
. Everything from say the 1920s....loads of 50s, 60s and 70s trucks and cars...all in regular use.
mickle
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The other grey truck? I havent a clue! The roof aint origional though and the window frame has been remade to accept different glass. It could be an Olds.
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