alasdairgf
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- Liverpool
AAARGH!
So I was given a bike over the winter, didn't really get it out until two months ago, but really pleased I did. Am loving cycling - I'm using the bike to get to work in most weathers, and doing 10-15 miles most days whether I'm working or not.
But - since I was given my bike (originally a freebie given out by Liverpool Council last year, passed on to me after a period of neglect):
I think the only explanation is that my bike is cursed... trouble is, I'm utterly utterly skint (not even getting benefits right now as being pushed from pillar to post) so replacing bike is out of the question. I simply can't replace it. So I just make sure that I've got a PRK, pump and change for the phone everywhere I go.
Edit: Just needed to vent...!
So I was given a bike over the winter, didn't really get it out until two months ago, but really pleased I did. Am loving cycling - I'm using the bike to get to work in most weathers, and doing 10-15 miles most days whether I'm working or not.
But - since I was given my bike (originally a freebie given out by Liverpool Council last year, passed on to me after a period of neglect):
- Puncture in front wheel - fixed
- Front valve leaking - tube replaced
- Whole bike generally wobbly & loose - serviced at LBS (who said it was a wonder it hadn't fallen apart)
- Puncture in rear wheel - fixed
- Chain broke - fixed by LBS
- Rear bearings disintegrated taking hub with them & twisting wheel at same time - rear wheel replaced by LBS ("You know this is a piece of shoot, right?" he said kindly.)
- Another puncture in rear wheel - fixed
- Seat post won't stay at the height I want, keep slipping - adjust every other day (and about to ruin seatpost bolt entirely!)
- Irritating rattle developed from loose screws holding mudguard to hub - tighten daily
- Another puncture in the rear wheel - not fixed yet, don't have the heart
I think the only explanation is that my bike is cursed... trouble is, I'm utterly utterly skint (not even getting benefits right now as being pushed from pillar to post) so replacing bike is out of the question. I simply can't replace it. So I just make sure that I've got a PRK, pump and change for the phone everywhere I go.
Edit: Just needed to vent...!