Just before Christmas I received my Ribble winter bike (after many delays I might add). Brilliant. I could keep my Go Faster (TM) bike for the good weather days and the Ribble will keep me going through the winter.
Of course, having three young kids, and being busy at work, I tend not to have too much time (virtually none) to look after the bike, apart from the odd wipe and oil (and swapping brake pads of course!).
So with this in mind, here is what I have had repaired replaced since December 2009 (I pick the bike up from the LBS later today.
A rear hanger, 1 rear mech, 2 lots of brake pads, a chain, a cassette, a rear hub, and front and back rims (actually I'm getting some hand built - cheapish - new wheels).
Hmm. I am the destroyer of bikes!
(Please note that this bike is ridden in all weathers, and this included temperatures or -15C, which meant significant amounts of road salt were ingested by the bikes mechanicals. Also this summer has been a bit of damp squib, apart from June, so it has been out most days, most of which have been wet. On the plus side, my good bike is still in excellent condition!)
Of course, having three young kids, and being busy at work, I tend not to have too much time (virtually none) to look after the bike, apart from the odd wipe and oil (and swapping brake pads of course!).
So with this in mind, here is what I have had repaired replaced since December 2009 (I pick the bike up from the LBS later today.
A rear hanger, 1 rear mech, 2 lots of brake pads, a chain, a cassette, a rear hub, and front and back rims (actually I'm getting some hand built - cheapish - new wheels).
Hmm. I am the destroyer of bikes!
(Please note that this bike is ridden in all weathers, and this included temperatures or -15C, which meant significant amounts of road salt were ingested by the bikes mechanicals. Also this summer has been a bit of damp squib, apart from June, so it has been out most days, most of which have been wet. On the plus side, my good bike is still in excellent condition!)
