And put both bikes in for a service. The nice weather carbon bike is getting new wheels and tyres (DT Swiss R23s) and a bit of a tune up. The winter bike is also getting new wheels (the shimano rs010s off the nice bike), new cassette, and a bit of a rebuild. The winter bike needs a bit of love, it's been thrashed around in all weathers for the past several months. There's a bit of play in the headset, potentially a creak from the bottom bracket that only happens when i put a bit of power down.
Taking advantage of the crap weather...
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Lavender Rose
Specialized Fan Girl
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- Ashford, Kent
Nice! Sounds like they will be all lovely and new feeling after! I need to get the chain tightened on both my Allez and Diverge as the gear changes aren't as sharp!
Plus new tyres soon! Super excited for definite.
Plus new tyres soon! Super excited for definite.
raleighnut
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I stayed in, made myself a Bacon Butty and a cup of Green Tea and saved a bunch of moolah.I took advantage of the crap weather by getting wrapped up, walking to town and having a bacon sandwich and a latte!
Lavender Rose
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I took advantage of the crap weather by getting wrapped up, walking to town and having a bacon sandwich and a latte!
Sadly I have had to work, I'm taking advantage by enjoying the quiet gym! Been here since 6am, in an old freezing leisure centre.
I stayed in, made myself a Bacon Butty and a cup of Green Tea and saved a bunch of moolah.
But that is depriving somebody of a job, which links through to that topic about automated petrol pumps etc.
Isn't that what the derailleur is there for?
(not a mechanic, confused!)
davidphilips
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For me swept the chimney of my multi fuel stove (First time) and was surprised how easy it was, then unblocked the vacuum that my wife was sure needed replaced, then phoned the AA and got %10 of my renewal , sounds good so far but for me the really great part was spending time with Molly my cat, she had been missing for 3 days turned up on Tuesday a lot thinner and looking like she had been locked in some ones coal bunker.
Hope every one on here has a good day and as peaceful as mine has been today.
Hope every one on here has a good day and as peaceful as mine has been today.
hoopdriver
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- East Sussex
I too went to the gym for a long workout - the place was quiet and freezing, those of us in there working out in hats and coats and gloves! Then home and warmed up myself and the kitchen by baking a batch of chocolate chip cookies!Sadly I have had to work, I'm taking advantage by enjoying the quiet gym! Been here since 6am, in an old freezing leisure centre.
Lavender Rose
Specialized Fan Girl
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- Ashford, Kent
[QUOTE 5167604, member: 10119"]Isn't that what the derailleur is there for?
(not a mechanic, confused!)[/QUOTE]
Not sure, I was told by the bike store that between purchase date up to 6 months, it needs to be re-adjusted as the chain stretches a little?
(not a mechanic, confused!)[/QUOTE]
Not sure, I was told by the bike store that between purchase date up to 6 months, it needs to be re-adjusted as the chain stretches a little?
raleighnut
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They could get a job in a shop that I buy bacon from instead.
raleighnut
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Nah, it's the cable that
ADarkDraconis
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- Ohio, USA
So glad to hear that your kitty is back home safe and sound!!!
Beautiful rainy day here, I am off and spending it with little one at home. We are baking potatoes and brussel sprouts, coloring, and reading Thomas the Tank Engine. Tea here is a given. Wish it was this warm yesterday, it is supposed to get back down below freezing this weekend. I will get out for a ride tonight when she is in bed.
vickster
Legendary Member
Cable stretches you mean, rather than chain? Chain stretches as it gets worn after a few thousand miles usually
vickster
Legendary Member
Day off work, so I (and the cat) had a lie in. Went to gym, had the ladies gym to myself other than a lady decorator painting the walls! Got sweaty, then went to meet a working at home friend for lunch at Waitrose, did some shopping, a bit more shopping at Asda on way home. Now a lazy rest of day on the sofa (might do a little housework if can summon the energy). Freezing out there, I'm not going out again
