E11a
New Member
I'm very new to bike repairs but want to learn - please be gentle with me!
I had my first ever p*ncture on Tuesday, managed to patch the inner tube and put everything back together, making sure the chain went back onto the smallest sprocket and reconnecting the brakes. The wheel looks and feels as though it's in properly but just to make sure I've undone the wheel lock and put pressure on the saddle before locking it again.
I took my bike out for a test ride (c. 7 Km) and found that right rear brake pad was rubbing on the rim. A kind cyclist stopped to see if I needed any help, pulled the brake pad very slightly and it was fine. Use the rear brakes and it stuck. I adjusted the screws, sprayed some GT85 on the pivots, and oiled the brake cable and it looks and feels a lot better.
On tonight's test ride (c. 12 Km) the chain was rubbing against the front derailleur when on the middle front chain ring and the smallest rear sprocket. All the other gears when using the middle chain ring seem fine. I've had problems changing from the small to middle chanring since I bought the bike (new) but the LBS says there's nothing wrong, although I had to go back a couple of days after I bought the it because the wheel wasn't true.
I'm happy to keep making adjustments and oiling/greasing but does this sound right? I think I'm a bit nervous about doing something wrong and damaging my bike (cuts and bruises heal!).
Thanks.
I had my first ever p*ncture on Tuesday, managed to patch the inner tube and put everything back together, making sure the chain went back onto the smallest sprocket and reconnecting the brakes. The wheel looks and feels as though it's in properly but just to make sure I've undone the wheel lock and put pressure on the saddle before locking it again.
I took my bike out for a test ride (c. 7 Km) and found that right rear brake pad was rubbing on the rim. A kind cyclist stopped to see if I needed any help, pulled the brake pad very slightly and it was fine. Use the rear brakes and it stuck. I adjusted the screws, sprayed some GT85 on the pivots, and oiled the brake cable and it looks and feels a lot better.
On tonight's test ride (c. 12 Km) the chain was rubbing against the front derailleur when on the middle front chain ring and the smallest rear sprocket. All the other gears when using the middle chain ring seem fine. I've had problems changing from the small to middle chanring since I bought the bike (new) but the LBS says there's nothing wrong, although I had to go back a couple of days after I bought the it because the wheel wasn't true.
I'm happy to keep making adjustments and oiling/greasing but does this sound right? I think I'm a bit nervous about doing something wrong and damaging my bike (cuts and bruises heal!).
Thanks.