Leaway2
Lycrist
- Location
- Manchester (Sale)
I had this happened to me. The plate caught the rear dérailleur and ripped it off. I don’t use them any more.
What Have You Fettled Today?
- Thread starter threebikesmcginty
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I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Luckily(?) It broke in the right direction so the plate was pressed down every time it passed through the gears. If it had been pointing the other way I'm sure I would have suffered the same fate as you
Anyhow, temporary fix installed. I have fitted the 10spd link I already had and it seems to be unnoticeable so far, although this now leaves me with a brand new 10spd chain and no link. PM sent to @Globalti
Elybazza61
Guru
Worn rear tyre replaced with a part worn one and re-fitted the chain after a thorough clean.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Fitted a new 10sp chain and cassette on the bike tonight.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Replacement 11spd chain just arrived from Wiggle! I really only needed a new missing link. They emailed near close of business yesterday and said they agree the chain shouldn't do this in such a short distance so have expressed me a replacement
I really have to take my hat off to them. I was nervous of distance buying a bike in case of any issues but both times I have had to call on the warranty they have exceeded expectations without hesitation
EDIT: Now I face a conundrum. Do I fit the full new chain or keep the otherwise serviceable old chain and just use the new connector?
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Last time out on my CAAD 5, I was annoyed by a slight rattle coming from the bike on rough stretches of road - i.e. a lot of the time, given our local road surfaces!
It took some tracking down. It turned out to be the RH brake lever which was slightly loose. Campagnolo brake levers do not have return springs - they rely on the tension in the brake cable to pull them shut when the lever is released after braking. There was enough friction in the cable to stop that working properly. I turned the bike upside down and squirted some thin lube down inside the brake outer. I then repeatedly operated the lever to work the lube down inside the cable. It helped, but it didn't entirely fix the problem.
The 'proper' solution would be to replace the brake outer cable (and probably the inner while I was at it) but I didn't want to have to take my nice new bar tape off to do that. (I know I could reuse the tape but it took me 3 attempts to get it neat last time!)
I came up with a work-around ... I normally release the brake lever slowly like this - LET GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. That gives friction a perfect opportunity to stop the cable sliding back inside the outer. If instead I just do it abruptly like this - LET GO - the brake lever snaps back to its correct position immediately; 100% effective at stopping the rattle!
I'll put a new front brake cable on next time I change the bar tape.
It took some tracking down. It turned out to be the RH brake lever which was slightly loose. Campagnolo brake levers do not have return springs - they rely on the tension in the brake cable to pull them shut when the lever is released after braking. There was enough friction in the cable to stop that working properly. I turned the bike upside down and squirted some thin lube down inside the brake outer. I then repeatedly operated the lever to work the lube down inside the cable. It helped, but it didn't entirely fix the problem.
The 'proper' solution would be to replace the brake outer cable (and probably the inner while I was at it) but I didn't want to have to take my nice new bar tape off to do that. (I know I could reuse the tape but it took me 3 attempts to get it neat last time!)
I came up with a work-around ... I normally release the brake lever slowly like this - LET GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. That gives friction a perfect opportunity to stop the cable sliding back inside the outer. If instead I just do it abruptly like this - LET GO - the brake lever snaps back to its correct position immediately; 100% effective at stopping the rattle!
I'll put a new front brake cable on next time I change the bar tape.
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Thanks @Globalti
As a result of your generosity I have made a decision. I will fit the new chain prematurely and hopefully this will help slow down the wear on my 'expensive' 11spd drivetrain. I will then use the 10spd links for emergency use. I did about 15 miles today with the wrong link fitted and only rarely did I get a click of complaint from the rear end and this is fine as a get you home fix. When I next replace the chain I will keep the now old missing link for the emergency spare (assuming this one lasts the distance). Jobs a good'un!
Today I thought I would just give the derailleurs a minor tweak to get the gears to shift more smoothly. What could possibly go wrong. Well , a two minute job turned into an hour of messing around with them. My old road bikes friction shifters are a doddle to do but I was I for a bit of surprise with my hybrid with its indexed and multiple gear ratios attached. After much faffing around I've now got them working nice and smooth as well as learning how to adjust them correctly. Mind you on the positive side it kept me out of the pub watching the rugby lol :-)
RoubaixCube
~Tribanese~
- Location
- London, UK
No joke, I was browsing another cycling forum earlier in the week and checking out Conti GP 4S reviews... In one review, One reviewer said he had trouble seeing the arrow on the sidewall to make sure the tyre was set to roll the right way. 'Arrow' i thought... What 'Arrow' ??? and then i checked on thursday night after my commute home and saw it after shining an extremely bright torch as the sidewall for 2mins. It seemed that i hadnt put the front tyre on to roll in the right direction.
All sorted now. less than 15mins fumbling around removing the tyre and making sure its put back on the right way. Checked the brakes. Was going to clean the drive chain but im low on degreaser and im too lazy to hop on the bike and ride to halfords 2miles away to get more.
Its a sunday innit?
All sorted now. less than 15mins fumbling around removing the tyre and making sure its put back on the right way. Checked the brakes. Was going to clean the drive chain but im low on degreaser and im too lazy to hop on the bike and ride to halfords 2miles away to get more.
Its a sunday innit?
bonsaibilly
Guest
Strictly speaking fettled on Sunday last, but first use today... Wing mirror on my project bike.
Globalti
Legendary Member
DIrection of rotation makes no difference. Some tyres have a direction arrow so as to ensure the logo, which ought to be lined up with the valve or 180 degrees to the valve, is visible on the right of the bike. Treads make no difference either, they are just there to make you feel better.
Had a notchy headset on my Saturday ride, so Sunday morning was spent doing a proper clean and then i stripped the headset bearings down. Surprisingly the lower sealed bearing was in great condition, it was the upper bearing that was horribly gummed up. 30 minutes later, lots of rags and degreaser and it was all back as good as new. It was bloomin freezing though - I should have taken the bike back into the garage after giving it a deep clean.
