Mundane News

[crossfire]

I have solved (I think) the chain clearance issue on the smallest sprocket by fitting a washer between the lock ring and the dropout. Next conundrum is to work out how to fit the now-refurbished front derailleur I was kindly given as a freebie onto the seat tube as the clamp is just that little bit too big, and the metal spacers that came with it won't stay put. I predict I will be having some fun with glue and sections of old inner tube...

had a similar problem, except I lost the spacers, so I cut up some 38mm sink waste plastic tubing to fit. not pretty but it works.
Enjoying reading your adventures with the bike and the cats
john

 

[PeteXXX]

A squirrel just ran along the garden fence and fell off

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

A squirrel just ran along the garden fence and fell off

They do that cat-swivel thing and land on their feet though.

 

[PeteXXX]

They do that cat-swivel thing and land on their feet though.

I couldn't see. It landed in a large purple Erysemum..

 

[postman]

Bike ride for me this morning, it got a bit damp on the way back but I rode 53 miles.

 

[raleighnut]

Mild, very blustery, with sunshine and showers here chez Casa Reynard.

I was so knackered after yesterday, so I overslept. Oops. Cue two very hungry cats! Anyways, today is a me-day. I have been working on a writing project and tinkering with the bike build.

I have solved (I think) the chain clearance issue on the smallest sprocket by fitting a washer between the lock ring and the dropout. Next conundrum is to work out how to fit the now-refurbished front derailleur I was kindly given as a freebie onto the seat tube as the clamp is just that little bit too big, and the metal spacers that came with it won't stay put. I predict I will be having some fun with glue and sections of old inner tube...

The spacers will stay put once you get the bolt in, you may need 3 hands to do it though.

 

[Reynard]

The spacers will stay put once you get the bolt in, you may need 3 hands to do it though.

Three hands was what I needed, but failing that, double-sided sticky tape to the rescue!!!

had a similar problem, except I lost the spacers, so I cut up some 38mm sink waste plastic tubing to fit. not pretty but it works.
Enjoying reading your adventures with the bike and the cats
john

Thanks. Some old inner tube did the trick. Along with aforementioned double-sided sticky tape. It's going to be my winter bike, so practicality wins over aesthetics every time. Besides, when it's covered in mud, who is going to know?

 

[Reynard]

An (eventually) satisfying bit of fettling this afternoon.

The freebie front derailleur I'd refurbished has been installed and cabled. It fits and it works!!! No more clanging of cage against chainrings. Next step is getting the chain on and sorting the rear gears.

I may have a working bike soon.

But first, a nice and the very last shortbread finger. I think I earned that.

 

[Reynard]

A squirrel just ran along the garden fence and fell off

Have you been spreading grease on the fence?

 

[Reynard]

Put in a selection of biscuits & shortbreads and then have a surprise 'lucky dip' at time

No good... I *always* end up eating the chocolate ones first...

 

[PeteXXX]

Have you been spreading grease on the fence?

Or GT85... 🤗

 

[Andy in Germany]

Back in Stuttgart after a train ride here with Elder Son. In Karlsruhe we had a bit of time so explored the city, which looks pretty impressive from the cycle lanes. At one point the cycle lane crossed a ped/cycling bridge over the city gardens and zoo, giving an excellent view of the elephants.

 

[Reynard]

Or GT85... 🤗

Hmmm, that doesn't stay put so well... I use axle grease on my bird feeder pole - it's absolutely hilarious!!!

 

[mybike]

Children don’t collect conkers anymore.
In my day they were snapped up before they hit the ground.
Outside my son’s school there are conkers all over the pavement.

My grandson didn't seem to know about conkers, maybe I should teach him.

 

[Beebo]

My grandson didn't seem to know about conkers, maybe I should teach him.

I played conkers with my son at the weekend. He got bored after 10 mins.
Life has moved on for young boys 😟