Motivate me please!

[Herzog]

Hmmm...I'm still struggling here. The wheel I have been supplied is narrower than the last one, so the brake blocks don't reach the rim. I can't work out how to adjust them - as far as I can see even with the maximum travel they don't reach. What am I missing here?

Take a picture and perhaps post in the Technical forum, you may get more joy. It could be a simple case of tightening the cable...?

Also, what are the rims and brakes you were, and are currently, using?

 

[Dismount]

I have read some great posts on here, I am now very motivated to get on my bike. I find it difficult to motivate myself when I look outside and it is dark and drab the sofa always looks much more welcoming. I have gone out a couple of weekends, I find that when I am on the bike, why I was not motivated in the first instance I love to be out on the bike!

 

[Old Plodder]

Hmmm...I'm still struggling here. The wheel I have been supplied is narrower than the last one, so the brake blocks don't reach the rim. I can't work out how to adjust them - as far as I can see even with the maximum travel they don't reach. What am I missing here?

There shouldn't be very much difference between rim widths, 13mm narrow, (15mm), & 17/19mm normal/hybrid.
Therefore, I suggest you look carefully at where the cable meets the lever & adjuster, &/or where the other end joins the brake assembly, if by chance there is a quick release, make sure it is set closed not open.
Those are the only differences, one of them will be the problem; unless you undid the clamp that holds the brake cable inner, in that case you will have to re adjust.

 

[mrbadexample]

I am still bikeless.

After the snow cleared, I took the bike back to the shop for them to adjust the brakes: "You've got the wrong wheel on here mate."

I knew that. I told them that as soon as I first laid eyes on it.

 

[mrbadexample]

Well, even though they got it wrong, I CANNOT fault the Specialized customer service.

They've phoned this afternoon: "I'm sorry sir, we're having trouble getting hold of the right wheel. What we'll do is buy a pair and replace both so that they match. No charge to yourself, of course."

Bloody hell, I never expected that.

 

[Old Plodder]

Sticking with a shop sometimes gets you good service.
Hope you manage to get out soon.
(I'm still waiting for good weather.)

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Sticking with a shop sometimes gets you good service.
Hope you manage to get out soon.
(I'm still waiting for good weather.)

Have I missed something, I couldn't/didnt get out in the good weather 2+ wks ago, but only missed last Sat in the last 2 wks.

 

[Dismount]

I am also waiting for good weather, snow gave way to strong winds and rain, I guess I am not a hardcore cyclist, cycling in strong winds I don't find fun.

 

[BSRU]

I am also waiting for good weather, snow gave way to strong winds and rain, I guess I am not a hardcore cyclist, cycling in strong winds I don't find fun.

I'm not hardcore just stubborn

 

[Old Plodder]

That's my way of saying "I'm not going out until March".
(Unless sun &/or warmth returns before then, I must favour my knee still.)
It'll just have to be the turbo to loosen up until then.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

I have a problem with my knee, it only effects me when I pedal, it sometimes gives me a sharp pain, it usually goes if I ease back a bit, though I always have a pain in the lower right thigh (front), that just aches all the time when on the bike.

 

[mrbadexample]

I get the bike back tomorrow.

 

[mrbadexample]

Well pleased with the new wheels:

Nice black finish - suits the bike I think. Specialized deserve a big thanks for getting me back on the road - I've just done a quick 5 mile "tester" to get a haircut. Loved being back in the saddle.

DaveyM, I see you've done 28 miles to establish a little cushion before kindly waiting for me. Thanks for that, you can crack on now.

 

[RWright]

The wheels look good, time to start spinning them.

 

[DaveyM]

Well pleased with the new wheels:

Nice black finish - suits the bike I think. Specialized deserve a big thanks for getting me back on the road - I've just done a quick 5 mile "tester" to get a haircut. Loved being back in the saddle.

DaveyM, I see you've done 28 miles to establish a little cushion before kindly waiting for me. Thanks for that, you can crack on now.

I have also been off the bike partly due to bad weather and partly due to being lazy glad to see you have wheels again.