biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
I think so
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I think so
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Boon 51
Guru
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- Deal. Kent.
I will turn it anticlock wise for a while and see what happens?
randynewmanscat
Veteran
- Location
- Vienne, Poitou-Chrentes
These are usually 3 separate components. So the knurled and bevelled top piece spins freely if you screw it "righty tighty" down? My rubbish amended MS paint image sort of shows what should be 3 different parts.
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Boon 51
Guru
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- Deal. Kent.
ok i have turned it anticlockwise and it has got a little easier to turn but that is all.
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Boon 51
Guru
- Location
- Deal. Kent.
That's clever how you done that . but yes the blue bit just spins both ways its not biting on anything if that makes sense.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
The more i look at that it looks like one i had on a 90's Giant Peleton a while back that had a push over trim part that popped up to reveal the top nut underneath
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Boon 51
Guru
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- Deal. Kent.
FFS.. Just as a thought as I walked to the garage I will put a screwdriver in between blue bit and the red and see what occurs would you believe it popped off so its just a rubber cap. Now you can see the locknut.
OP
OP
Boon 51
Guru
- Location
- Deal. Kent.
Well you were right..lol
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Boon 51
Guru
- Location
- Deal. Kent.
I have to get a spanner to fit I have just measured it would be 29/30mm , would that be right?
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biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
yes 30mm or big pr of pliers does same job
it does happen sometimes but never when i need it to , only remembered it this afternoon
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Boon 51
Guru
- Location
- Deal. Kent.
Its all stripped down the photo shows the frame upside down and as you can see its all very clean and the two bushes as well. I have tested all the ball bearing all move freely so it all looks good to put back.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
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Boon 51
Guru
- Location
- Deal. Kent.
I have some multi purpose grease already for tomorrow.
I'm going to put the grease on with my finger so how much grease should I put on, a light, medium or heavy smear, I couldn't tell when I stripped it down as it was bone dry and you put grease on first then bearings then a little more grease on top. I have some bits on order like brake levers and cables which should arrive by the weekend so it will be finished within a week.
As for my next job that's putting the kettle on lol. but I will get another bike that's for sure.
PS Thanks once again for all you help.
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
I always put a good amount in the cups then seat the bearings in place and then a smear on top , with all parts getting a smear for good luck
So when are you doing the bottom bracket or have i missed that ?
Its addictive playing with these older bikes but you soon learn ways and tricks , the most rewarding bit i find is completing the first 200 miles on a bike that i have overhauled without having done any other work other than fine tuning it to fit .
You are welcome for any help ican offer
So when are you doing the bottom bracket or have i missed that ?
Its addictive playing with these older bikes but you soon learn ways and tricks , the most rewarding bit i find is completing the first 200 miles on a bike that i have overhauled without having done any other work other than fine tuning it to fit .
You are welcome for any help ican offer
