What Have You Fettled Today?

[Elybazza61]

Relatively simple job of attaching three Blue Lug reflective 'triangles' to three bikes and testing their puff seats that will get used for camping.

 

[cyberknight]

Put up some bike hangers last week so the shed is finally getting a bit more organised

 

[All uphill]

I took 2cm off each end of the Genesis ebike's handlebars. They were 70cm wide, which is big on a size Small bike, imo.

I also replaced the comfy Brooks B17 with the C17 that has sat unused for about four years. If I don't get on with it, it will soon be for sale here at a bargain price.

Gradually making this bike my own.

 

[sevenfourate]

(Meticulously) Prepping for a new Chain lube that’s neither Oil or Wax based. So both of those invaders must be wiped [And brushed, scrubbed, shaken or scared…….😉] from existence……

 

[pippy]

Whilst I await the arrival of an old Campagnolo crank-bolt spanner needed to complete the stripping-down of the Holdsworth it seemed like as good a time as any to begin the task of cleaning & lubricating the bits'n'bobs already off. This was today's pile;

I was quite surprised by how much filth had accumulated on both the front and rear mech's! Still a fair bit of work to do but hopefully all the 'accessories' will be finished by stumps-up tomorrow.

The 'Peanut-Butter' spanner should arrive either tomorrow or Thursday after which I can CLA the B/Bracket which will be the last mechanical job before the bike can be put back together. Before the re-assembly starts, however, the frame will receive its new transfers which, on the recommendation of member (thanks raleighnut!), were sourced through H. Lloyd (and jolly good they are too).

Philip.

 

[sevenfourate]

Fettling / messing (Meddling ?) in the Sun.

I drove to work today and took in drinks, packed lunches etc. Ready for 3 days of cycle commuting. Just readying the bike now too…..😉

 

[Elybazza61]

Got the front mech on the Faran dialled in a bit better and started getting stuff ready for the Fridays Naaridge to Cromer ride.

 

[sevenfourate]

Got the front mech on the Faran dialled in a bit better and started getting stuff ready for the Fridays Naaridge to Cromer ride.

The ride Sounds fun ! Enjoy…..

 

[Elybazza61]

The ride Sounds fun ! Enjoy…..

Details are here;

https://www.thefridays.cc/rides/norwich-to-cromer-2026

 

[slowereveryyear]

Swapped chains on two bikes. Old chains now been through the ultrasonic cleaner. All ready to go back on.

 

[sevenfourate]

Details are here;

https://www.thefridays.cc/rides/norwich-to-cromer-2026

Midnight start. Even more fun. Epic……👌

 

[fossyant]

Click from the drive chain came back this evening. I had, by 'choice', ordered some flare nut wrenches (slightly open one end, but encloses a nut better than standard spanner). The right XT pedal's locknut had rounded using a standard spanner as it only grabs two sides - this happened a few years ago as it's made of soft alloy and had 'welded' itself on. Can't get a socket on it as the pedal has a flange that flares out where it screws into the crank. Tried a special adjustable spanner a couple of years ago, nothing. Came across flare nut spanners - they wrap more round the nut. Tried the 17mm and it wasn't grabbing at all, so popped a 16mm on the lock nut and tapped it down using a large socket. Snug fit and locknut just came undone. Noticed quite a bit of play in the pedal once it was off the crank, so adjusted the two lock nuts on the axel, squirted in a load of fresh grease, and popped the axel back in the pedal body. All the old grease just get's 'evacuated'.

Made sure I didn't do up the locknut too tight. Lets see if the click has gone tomorrow. It won't need re-greasing for a few years.

 

[Punkawallah]

The March of Progress continues.
Frame/forks duly sanded again, and re-sprayed with undercoat. I’m leaving the various dings as ‘patina’, innit. Unless anyone wants what looks like a pair of 27” wheels with tubs fitted, they will be going back on the bike after a clean & service.

Once more unto the Breach!
Couple of top coats added to the frame/forks, and the last of the tin used to catch the ‘sparse’ coverage.
Wheels duly cleaned, and rims/hubs given the once-over with some fine wire wool to take the stubborn crap off.
Next job to clean up the furniture while the paint cures.

 

[fossyant]

No clicks this morning - we shall see. Might keep an eye on ebay for a scrapped M540 or XT RH pedal and butcher it for a replacement 'lock bolt' as it's officially called.