New bike project

[Spiderweb]

There’s nothing missing there. Take the chain off the chain ring, turn the crank by hand, if it feels silky smooth then there is no need to take apart and re-grease.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Sorry I'm confused by 'single crank arm' you only want it to have 1 pedal?

 

[C R]

There’s nothing missing there. Take the chain off the chain ring, turn the crank by hand, if it feels silky smooth then there is no need to take apart and re-grease.

That looks like a cartridge bottom bracket, unlikely to need servicing in this case.

 

[Cycleops]

Here's a video;

View: https://youtu.be/ndsaWW6Wp5c


All the tools you need apart from sockets should be in this £25 basic tool kit from Decathlon;

 

[Gravity Aided]

Here's a video;

View: https://youtu.be/ndsaWW6Wp5c


All the tools you need apart from sockets should be in this £25 basic tool kit from Decathlon;

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In the States, Aldi sells those, under the BikeMate name. Great tool set if you aren't using it daily.

 

[gazza81]

I should have most basic tools anyway from work, alan keys, spanners etc

That looks like a cartridge bottom bracket, unlikely to need servicing in this case.

I take it this means its a sealed unit and therefore nothing to grease?

 

[winjim]

Sorry I'm confused by 'single crank arm' you only want it to have 1 pedal?

Keep up at the back.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Keep up at the back.

Bugger missed his reply post

 

[C R]

I take it this means its a sealed unit and therefore nothing to grease?

That's right. You can find videos and info on the internet on how to service them, but they last a very long time without needing attention.

 

[gazza81]

Are these pads worn? Cant seem to get it to brake well from adjusting but its my first time with discs so not sure if these are worn or not

 

[gazza81]

Also i want to keep a eye out for a used single front ring, or a double or tripple i can strip to a single, looks like mine is welded together or something and unable to split them

Any ideas on what I need to keep a eye out for in terms of fitting?

 

[Cycleops]

Those pads are not worn at all. Older budget cable caliper brakes are notoriously difficult to adjust. Have a look on YouTube for fix it videos. I think the best upgrade you can do is get some better caliper.
Yes, those cheaper Shimano chain rings are one piece and non separable.

 

[gazza81]

Thanks, the spyre calipers are quite expensive from what i can see about £60 on wiggle, im presuming thats each

Im just trying to get a list of bits i want to upgrade and what with at the moment

 

[Cycleops]

I should see what you can find at a lower price with good reviews. I think there are some cheaper Shimano units that get good press.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

give it a good clean.

Blimey. It's already cleaner than any bike I've ever owned beyond a week.