Fredo76
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- Española, NM
Converted Bella to upright bars.
What Have You Fettled Today?
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Converted Bella to upright bars.
VinSumRox
Senior Member
- Location
- Scottish Borders
Changed both gear cables and some of the outers on OHs bike, all very smooth now.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Adjusting the brakes on the commuter only to find the rear barrel adjuster has seized so the plastic knob is spinning but nothing is moving so i have to take it off the bike and use pliers to get the metal barrel out of the brake caliper , this pretty much destroys the plastic bit .
A quick search on google yields no results for a replacement bit and the lower spec single piston ones i have by the same manufacturer are a different size !
I manage to reassemble the adjuster so it works although its not pretty and i have made a bid on a pair of the same model on ebay and i got a set for £16 .
When the replacement comes i will recable as well as it looks like the metal cable end had also rusted into the barrel as well so with the mangled plastic bit the cable end doesn’t sit properly in the barrel now .
It works but it aint pretty
A quick search on google yields no results for a replacement bit and the lower spec single piston ones i have by the same manufacturer are a different size !
I manage to reassemble the adjuster so it works although its not pretty and i have made a bid on a pair of the same model on ebay and i got a set for £16 .
When the replacement comes i will recable as well as it looks like the metal cable end had also rusted into the barrel as well so with the mangled plastic bit the cable end doesn’t sit properly in the barrel now .
It works but it aint pretty
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Aytoglym Super Resin on the Colnago CX bike. Hopefully ready for tomorrow. Might treat it to the 'extra gloss' followed by the 'ceramic' treatment - need every help currently to go a little faster than a crawl. At least any mud won't stick and slow me down. The Garmin is on charge.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
I've not done much this week as I'm waiting on a tool to cut the carbon fibre TT bars on the NeilPryde Bayamo TT bike before I fit new shifters, etc. and looking after SWMBO for the past 10 days has taken it out on me.
However, the Giant FCR looks to be hanging around for a while, so I've stuck a bottle cage on it until I source a replacement pair of tyres and a chain.
However, the Giant FCR looks to be hanging around for a while, so I've stuck a bottle cage on it until I source a replacement pair of tyres and a chain.
Gwylan
Veteran
- Location
- All at sea⛵
I have fettled my iPod. A very early version
Eventually the battery died.
Good old internet found a reliable spare in Germany.
Again a little set of instructions on the www. Eventually prised the case open. Took more force than I imagined, so was being careful.
It is now back together, worked for brief test and resting as the battery charges
Found all sorts of music.
Need to get what's on the iPod onto my Chrome book. Then tidy it up and merge with all the stuff on my phone.
Consolidate the library.
Then have the phone for everyday and the iPod for the camper.
Just have to sort the synch so everything is everywhere
Eventually the battery died.
Good old internet found a reliable spare in Germany.
Again a little set of instructions on the www. Eventually prised the case open. Took more force than I imagined, so was being careful.
It is now back together, worked for brief test and resting as the battery charges
Found all sorts of music.
Need to get what's on the iPod onto my Chrome book. Then tidy it up and merge with all the stuff on my phone.
Consolidate the library.
Then have the phone for everyday and the iPod for the camper.
Just have to sort the synch so everything is everywhere
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
Gearing change. Along with new chain, Titanium Wheel Nuts and a new Front Brake lever.
A few swear words - trying to align the pin on the chain link I split; when trying to re-align after shortening - but other than that; all pretty painless 😁
**5 teeth less on the front (30t originally and now 25t) - and I can barely tell the difference 🤷♂️
A few swear words - trying to align the pin on the chain link I split; when trying to re-align after shortening - but other than that; all pretty painless 😁
**5 teeth less on the front (30t originally and now 25t) - and I can barely tell the difference 🤷♂️
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Yesterday evening I pulled out the NeilPryde Nazaré ready for a test today. Bars adjusted upwards a bit as I still need that, then tried some Fastop carbon wheels after putting fresh sealant in and inflating. Cue issues starting: the front tyre had split over the winter, so that got a new GP5000 tyre, and the mess cleaned up. The rear had a bit of movement and this evening I've taken out the freehub, cleaned, then greased everything before putting it back together - it's all working nicely. This morning I used a pair of 'spare' carbon wheels instead.
Also, the Parcours Grimpeur carbon rear wheel I picked up last autumn had a used GP5000 tyre and cassette added since I've not used that yet.
This afternoon I did the same bar adjustment on the Thompson Capella and got that all working again after the winter. I also cleaned the grubby celeste bar tape. Either this bike needs more use this year or it'll be moved on.
Following that the Ridley Fenix had a pair of DT Swiss R460 wheels from the Vitus 797 purchase in January which received new 28mm Goodyear Eagle Sport tyres that I've had sat around for a while: I'll give those a test.
The Giant FCR also got new tyres after I noticed the front de-laminating yesterday. More fun; I tried a pair of Arisun Rapide's which I had but realised they were 32mm rather than 28mm and wouldn't fit: they normally live on my Raleigh Pioneer. So, the front got a used 25mm Pirelli P Zero and the rear a used 25mm Conti 4 Seasons as a 28mm Pirelli Cinturato Velo was too tall.
Finally, the Raleigh Pioneer hybrid was pulled out from under the outdoor storage cover, cleaned and re-greased, then put back. I'm not sure how much use it'll get until we hit next winter but at least it's all working.
Whilst that lot were out I swept the floor of the parts shed as it's gained quite a bit of dirt over the winter.
Also, the Parcours Grimpeur carbon rear wheel I picked up last autumn had a used GP5000 tyre and cassette added since I've not used that yet.
This afternoon I did the same bar adjustment on the Thompson Capella and got that all working again after the winter. I also cleaned the grubby celeste bar tape. Either this bike needs more use this year or it'll be moved on.
Following that the Ridley Fenix had a pair of DT Swiss R460 wheels from the Vitus 797 purchase in January which received new 28mm Goodyear Eagle Sport tyres that I've had sat around for a while: I'll give those a test.
The Giant FCR also got new tyres after I noticed the front de-laminating yesterday. More fun; I tried a pair of Arisun Rapide's which I had but realised they were 32mm rather than 28mm and wouldn't fit: they normally live on my Raleigh Pioneer. So, the front got a used 25mm Pirelli P Zero and the rear a used 25mm Conti 4 Seasons as a 28mm Pirelli Cinturato Velo was too tall.
Finally, the Raleigh Pioneer hybrid was pulled out from under the outdoor storage cover, cleaned and re-greased, then put back. I'm not sure how much use it'll get until we hit next winter but at least it's all working.
Whilst that lot were out I swept the floor of the parts shed as it's gained quite a bit of dirt over the winter.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
New brake blocks on Brommie. Gone for Swiss stop green.
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
After having both BMX wheels trued yesterday: today was the perfect time to really dial-in both brakes. I’m more than happy to have them super-sharp. And dead true wheels meant I could run the mega sticky and grippy clear-compound brake pads right up against the now ‘perfect’ rim - and get some instant and aggressive stopping power !
So I set about fettling. Getting pad toe-in, angle for full pad contact, cable adjustment, centred caliper etc etc. Front was no issue - and ended up awesome 👌
Rear: despite using (Recently fitted) Odyssey Slic Cables - felt slightly graunchy. I got the pads set up spot on after quite a few goes. And adjusted arm spring tensions to get wheel centred perfectly in caliper arms - and feel adjusted. Still felt graunchy ?? 🤷♂️😡
I looked at and noticed the caliper arms were just touching each other at very end of crossing over when brake was applied. (Presumably as they were now reaching a point they never previously had). I adjusted, fettled, tweaked, tried to bend one arm slightly, fitted a shim to one arm to space it off: But none of that seemed / looked or felt as I wanted. So I decided to take the bull by the horns and file off the offending ‘nodule’.
So cables released - I tie-wrapped one arm out of the way. So I had maximum space to file away in….
I then protected areas I might accidentally touch:
And filed away 3-4mm of the lip where the cross-over cable nipple locates:
And finished off with a dab of Black Hammerite paint. And as it’s on the underside - no one will ever either know or notice 😁
**Apart from me - who now has a non graunchy brake…….😉
Job done. And two super smooth, strong and free running brakes achieved 👍
So I set about fettling. Getting pad toe-in, angle for full pad contact, cable adjustment, centred caliper etc etc. Front was no issue - and ended up awesome 👌
Rear: despite using (Recently fitted) Odyssey Slic Cables - felt slightly graunchy. I got the pads set up spot on after quite a few goes. And adjusted arm spring tensions to get wheel centred perfectly in caliper arms - and feel adjusted. Still felt graunchy ?? 🤷♂️😡
I looked at and noticed the caliper arms were just touching each other at very end of crossing over when brake was applied. (Presumably as they were now reaching a point they never previously had). I adjusted, fettled, tweaked, tried to bend one arm slightly, fitted a shim to one arm to space it off: But none of that seemed / looked or felt as I wanted. So I decided to take the bull by the horns and file off the offending ‘nodule’.
So cables released - I tie-wrapped one arm out of the way. So I had maximum space to file away in….
I then protected areas I might accidentally touch:
And filed away 3-4mm of the lip where the cross-over cable nipple locates:
And finished off with a dab of Black Hammerite paint. And as it’s on the underside - no one will ever either know or notice 😁
**Apart from me - who now has a non graunchy brake…….😉
Job done. And two super smooth, strong and free running brakes achieved 👍
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DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
I've had a couple of projects stalled since December's hand accident. Both of them are now started, with photos coming later.
The NeilPryde Bayamo TT bike has had the shifters and derailleurs removed plus the Zipp TT ski's shortened. Some of the Zipp bolts were incorrect and I've changed them for closer matching ones. A Dura-Ace 9000 front and 9100 rear derailleur have been added so far.
The Ridgeback Platinum audax bike has had the 10 speed Ultegra shifters, front 7900 and rear 7800 derailleurs removed: given the cables and bar tape were last changed for 2017's London-Edinburgh-London and I've done about 15 300km+ rides on it since they were a bit
. In the way of excuse I've had the parts to do the upgrade sat in a box since 2023 but life got in the way.
On this bike a pair of Dura-Ace 9000 shifters, a 9000 front and long cage Ultegra 8000 rear derailleur have gone on.
Still to do:
- New 11 speed TT shifters, gear cables, chain and bar tape on the Bayamo. The TT disc will need an 11 speed cassette.
- New inner and outer cables, chain and bar tape on the Ridgeback plus an 11 speed cassette and new tyres on the American Classic 420 wheels I'll be using.
The intent is to give me an extra gear on the TT bike with a 30 or 32 large cog. That'll work better when I upsize the 52/36 chainrings to something larger.
Also, with the Ridgeback being 18kg when fully loaded I'd like a larger cog than the current 28 maximum for the steeper hills. I'm hoping for a 32T but will see whether I can get a 34 or 36T as I've one in a box to try.
The NeilPryde Bayamo TT bike has had the shifters and derailleurs removed plus the Zipp TT ski's shortened. Some of the Zipp bolts were incorrect and I've changed them for closer matching ones. A Dura-Ace 9000 front and 9100 rear derailleur have been added so far.
The Ridgeback Platinum audax bike has had the 10 speed Ultegra shifters, front 7900 and rear 7800 derailleurs removed: given the cables and bar tape were last changed for 2017's London-Edinburgh-London and I've done about 15 300km+ rides on it since they were a bit
. In the way of excuse I've had the parts to do the upgrade sat in a box since 2023 but life got in the way.On this bike a pair of Dura-Ace 9000 shifters, a 9000 front and long cage Ultegra 8000 rear derailleur have gone on.
Still to do:
- New 11 speed TT shifters, gear cables, chain and bar tape on the Bayamo. The TT disc will need an 11 speed cassette.
- New inner and outer cables, chain and bar tape on the Ridgeback plus an 11 speed cassette and new tyres on the American Classic 420 wheels I'll be using.
The intent is to give me an extra gear on the TT bike with a 30 or 32 large cog. That'll work better when I upsize the 52/36 chainrings to something larger.
Also, with the Ridgeback being 18kg when fully loaded I'd like a larger cog than the current 28 maximum for the steeper hills. I'm hoping for a 32T but will see whether I can get a 34 or 36T as I've one in a box to try.
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Try rubbing dish soap undiluted all around the rim each side.
It sounds hack.ish but it helps tyres seat properly, worked for me recently putting used tubeless on different rims, first sealed but not symmetrical, added f.liquid and popped into symmetry
N0bodyOfTheGoat
Active Member
- Location
- Hampshire, UK
Yesterday, I finally got around to swapping out the 40mm Nanos (which turned out to be wire bead, shouldn't be surprised) from my 3 week old egravel for my 35/40mm (that measure ~33/37mm in the real world) Marathon Supremes. Early days, but last night's ride was my fastest average speed yet on moderate-rough tarmac roads.
Made a right pig's ear of re-fitting the rear wheel, I'd noticed the opposing flat edges on the axle when removing, but I had it in my head they went back on with a flat edge against the washers sticky-out-bit... When in fact the axle flat edges went in 90 degrees to this!
The other handy thing I discovered was that the front bolt thru wasn't 5mm like my road bike, it was actually 6mm, good job I didn't get a front puncture on my earlier rides.
Made a right pig's ear of re-fitting the rear wheel, I'd noticed the opposing flat edges on the axle when removing, but I had it in my head they went back on with a flat edge against the washers sticky-out-bit... When in fact the axle flat edges went in 90 degrees to this!
The other handy thing I discovered was that the front bolt thru wasn't 5mm like my road bike, it was actually 6mm, good job I didn't get a front puncture on my earlier rides.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Some fettling of my recumbent seat plus fitted new rear tyre
