What Have You Fettled Today?

[Broadside]

Headset bearings, the bottom set were well and truly knackered. It is still not silky smooth because the races are a bit pitted so it might be new headset time...

If i'd had known how easy and cheap it was to replace them I would have done it ages ago!

 

[Kiwiavenger]

took bits apart (stem off, seat post clamp off pedals off and wheels out) gave it a damned good clean, bit of oil (couldnt get any grease yesterday) and winterfied the bike, mudguards, second lights, spoke reflectors reflector screwed onto the saddle bag i have, mickled the chain and made sure everything is true ready for today! then felt ill so didnt ride it!

 

[Jenkins]

Replaced a punctured inner tube on my Giant CRS hybrid, fitted the bar ends that I meant to do a couple of years ago and cleaned/lubed the chain. As it was still raining outside, the Triban was also treated to a wipe down to remove the dirt accumulated when it was used yesterday due to the Giant's puncture plus a chain clean and lube and finally the Boardman's chain was also cleaned and lubed.

 

[derrick]

Fixed a puncture, thats was enough for tonight.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Stripped and regreased the wheel bearings and the bottom bracket on my knockabout bike after the slightly damp ride on monday.

Fortunately only the rear wheel bearings had any water inside and none appeared to remain in the frame. I think I got away lightly.

 

[fossyant]

Trying to dry out 2 Decathlon V100 usb backup lights. Fully rubberised, but moisture has got in last two days. Grrr. One is fine, one has a mind of it's own. Don't matter as they have a 2 year G-tee - they have until the end of the week to dry before I exchange.

 

[fossyant]

Removed valve core from a NEW Conti tube - had a tiny leak from it over last week. Regreased and refitted. Sorted.

 

[dan_bo]

Removed valve core from a NEW Conti tube - had a tiny leak from it over last week. Regreased and refitted. Sorted.

Contis y'see....never right from the start.

 

[fossyant]

Contis y'see....never right from the start.

Fekkin hate them - it's all the LBS had at the time. Ordered Michelins yesterday !!

 

[HovR]

Heard funny creaking/grinding noises coming from the back of the Dawes on the way home today. Ran the usual tests to try and locate squeaking noises and I narrowed it down to the rear wheel/freewheel setup. Took the rear wheel off, span the freewheel - Bingo.

Took the freewheel off and dismantled it - The innards were completely dry. I reassembled with generous helpings of grease and refitted - Fixed.

Whilst I had the grease out I also serviced the front hub on the Dawes.

 

[derrick]

Changed the saddle on my other halfs bike, third time lucky it looks the part, but will it suit her bum.

 

[Octet]

After putting my bicycle away for the night, I went to take it out for a ride to find a flat back tyre. It's my first puncture, but I managed to get the wheel off and with a bit of awkward manipulation I managed to get the tyre over the rim so I could pull out the inner tube.
I found the entire tyre to be peppered with miniscule pin pricks from a bramble that appeared to have serrated the tyre as the wheel went around.
Not exactly a successful fettle, as there where too many pricks to cover with patches, but a set of new inner tubes have been ordered.

 

[Cyclopathic]

I've been stripping down a Raleigh 20 (or the Triumph version but without the folding bit) and I got some one to help me bend an old Raleigh road bike frame about so that the rear drop outs will accommodate a 130mm axle. Cold forged with a big piece of wood and some string. Now you can't do that with your fancy pants carbon frames.

 

[Cyclopathic]

After putting my bicycle away for the night, I went to take it out for a ride to find a flat back tyre. It's my first puncture, but I managed to get the wheel off and with a bit of awkward manipulation I managed to get the tyre over the rim so I could pull out the inner tube.
I found the entire tyre to be peppered with miniscule pin pricks from a bramble that appeared to have serrated the tyre as the wheel went around.
Not exactly a successful fettle, as there where too many pricks to cover with patches, but a set of new inner tubes have been ordered.

Make sure that you carefully check the inside of your tire before you put it back on. With that many holes it's possible some little thorns might still be poking through.

 

[Octet]

Make sure that you carefully check the inside of your tire before you put it back on. With that many holes it's possible some little thorns might still be poking through.

Thanks for the tip.