Things You've Learnt From Fettling

[fixedfixer]

Not all Tiagra group set is compatible with Tiagra group set - don't ask how long it took to figure that out

 

[Drago]

Always wear eye protection.

 

[cyberknight]

Never assume a like for like part will fit or indeed work properly.

 

[arch684]

Chain rings don't like knuckles

 

[Supersuperleeds]

It normally works out cheaper and quicker to not fettle with it in the first place but give it to the LBS to do.

 

[Dave 123]

Always do anything major like bottom brackets and chainring replacement in the presence of Patrick, in his workshop.

He pretends that he's an idiot, but really he's an unflappable wizard with every conceivable tool.

And he's free!

 

[Will Spin]

Resist the temptation to fettle when out on the road.

 

[PK99]

Chainrings are sharp and hurt.

 

[derrick]

There's nothing to learn, i know it all.

 

[Tim Hall]

Chainrings are sharp and hurt.

Put the chain onto the big ring before fettling anything near them. The chain covers most of the pointy bits, acting as protection.

 

[PK99]

Put the chain onto the big ring before fettling anything near them. The chain covers most of the pointy bits, acting as protection.

Now he tells me!

 

[400bhp]

Make a cup of tea before starting.

Proceed to drink tea whilst examining the issue with the bike.

Run through mind several times whether job will last long enough that another tea is needed. If answer in no, then fettle away. If answer is yes, take to bike shop.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Be careful of where you put your fingers when fettling fixed wheel transmissions.

 

[Sharky]

Next time you buy a washing m/c, dishwasher etc, keep one of the polystyrene packing tops. They make an eccelent work tray, being white and have a raised lip all round the sides. Has saved more than a few dropped widgets.

 

[subaqua]

Don't fettle stuff on wooden decking. 63% of dropped items fall through the gaps.

I have learned that 63.45 % of statistics about fettling and fettling related stuff are made up.