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[GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!

ch Offline Etherealicer

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[GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
on: April 20, 2016, 10:58:48 PM
So, I did spring maintenance on my bike today... now it runs smoother than silk again 8)
And since I'm such a shining personality I thought I could use my good influence to inspire others (hence the price :P).

REQUIREMENTS
1) READ INSTRUCTIONS
2) You need 5 posts by the time of the drawing, so you can send me a PM
3) Post before/after pictures when you clean, oil or whatever your bike to make it ready to ride (if you have just done it just post after pictures). Pictures of the tools used are also very welcome.
4) Tell us What you have done
5) Add your name to THE LIST (Numbers from 002 - 999)
6) Keep THE LIST TIDY :viking:

EXAMPE
Forgot to take a "before" picture :facepalm:


Gear I used


Tire and Tube replaced and pumped to 5.4bar) :tu:


Draining the old oil from the Speed Hub


Ready to go

Did
- Cleaning
- Replacing spoke reflectors
- Replaced Tires and Tubes
- Oiled chain and bearings
- Replaced Oil in Speed hub

Still to do
- Replace brake cables and pads

001 - Etherealicer


PRICE: Topeak Lumi Tool 7
It is worth mentioning, the flashlight is removable, nice and bright, and probably quite useful if you have to fix your bike in the dark.
Comes with a nice neoprene belt sheath.

Allen: 2 / 2,5 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 mm
Phillips: #2



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This will run till the end of May
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« Last Edit: April 20, 2016, 11:02:14 PM by Etherealicer »
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nz Offline zoidberg

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #1 on: April 20, 2016, 11:19:23 PM
Remember how Gareth said to keep the letter prize for special occasions... this is one of them.   :pok:   :)


us Offline rishardh

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #2 on: April 21, 2016, 06:53:09 AM

Sweet GAW Eth and nice job on your bike  :tu:  So if I wash my bike 10 times from now till end of May will I get 10 entries for the drawing or just 1?



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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #3 on: April 21, 2016, 08:31:08 AM

Sweet GAW Eth and nice job on your bike  :tu:  So if I wash my bike 10 times from now till end of May will I get 10 entries for the drawing or just 1?
Washing... no... but if you change tires 10 times (and I need proof, like different color tires every time, not just 2 switching back and forth...) I give you 10 entries
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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #4 on: April 21, 2016, 02:12:04 PM
Cleaned this up last week, was a real mess, took ages to do.




Most of what was used minus the oil bottle.




Removed a lot of grease, flipped the washers, set the chain.




Adjusted the brakes and pads.




Cleaned and dropped the seat.




Cleaned and tighten the headset.




Bend the spring and adjust the pads.




After all that and a bit more it actually rides real nice and the kid is happy.

Thanks for the giveaway mate.   :cheers:

001 - Etherealicer
501 - zoidberg


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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #5 on: April 21, 2016, 03:26:52 PM
Cool give away Etherealicer. Very nice of you. Good luck everyone.

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #6 on: April 21, 2016, 03:27:31 PM
Also, nice work on the bike Zman.

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #7 on: April 21, 2016, 03:35:28 PM
Thank you Nate.   :cheers:   :cheers:


wales Offline hiraethus

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #8 on: April 21, 2016, 03:38:24 PM
Ah, I only washed mine the other night.  Going to be getting it ready for an overnight trip soon though, so will take some pics as I do some prep. :tu:


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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #9 on: April 21, 2016, 05:13:08 PM
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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #10 on: April 21, 2016, 05:36:49 PM
Great GAW! :salute:
-Knívleysur maður er lívleysur maður.
 "A Knifeless man is a lifeless man" old Faroese proverb.


us Offline rishardh

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #11 on: April 21, 2016, 06:51:14 PM
Cleaned this up last week, was a real mess, took ages to do.


Cleaned and dropped the seat.





Come on Z... the seat can do with a little more cleaning  :pok:  Nice job on the rest of the bike  :tu:



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Reply #12 on: April 21, 2016, 10:44:59 PM
Cleaned this up last week, was a real mess, took ages to do.


Cleaned and dropped the seat.

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Come on Z... the seat can do with a little more cleaning  :pok:  Nice job on the rest of the bike  :tu:

 :cheers:   It was clean.   :P

Considering the number of skate parks and bmx tracks it's been to since then I would say it's still pretty good.


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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #13 on: April 22, 2016, 08:10:42 AM
Nice interesting exercise; well done!

Prepping for winter down here is a little different; bikes are used all year round so there is constant maintenance.
Winter specific changes; if I am going to ride before work I need a light and new cycling clothes (warm longs)
At least its dry during winter and the cold can be overcome with some peddling if the clothing keeps out the wind generated.


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Reply #14 on: April 22, 2016, 08:44:54 AM
This is not really not maintenance work so will not add this to the draw. Will do another post for that sometime soon. Thought will share this since I had already taken pics.

This was done some time back (another reason not to add to the draw) to get our bike ready for the MS150 ride. Texas is not pancake flat like most think. A lot of rolling hills around here. Switched to a lighter wheelset to help us climb. Had to re-space the rear from 130mm to 145mm for the lighter wheel.

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us Offline rishardh

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Reply #15 on: April 22, 2016, 08:52:17 AM

Measuring all around to make sure the alignment stays straight as the stretch is done. Then stopped when reached 145mm between the wheel dropouts. The last time around I had to squeeze them to go from 135mm to 130mm.

The after pic with the lighter wheels :)

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ch Offline Etherealicer

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #16 on: April 22, 2016, 03:41:37 PM
Nice interesting exercise; well done!

Prepping for winter down here is a little different; bikes are used all year round so there is constant maintenance.
Winter specific changes; if I am going to ride before work I need a light and new cycling clothes (warm longs)
At least its dry during winter and the cold can be overcome with some peddling if the clothing keeps out the wind generated.
I also ride all year round, but in Spring I make the big maintenance (clean off dirt, salt and stuff) :D
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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #17 on: April 22, 2016, 03:42:38 PM
@rishardh I bet you sit in the back and have to do all the pedal work :D

Nice job there :tu:
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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #18 on: May 02, 2016, 07:23:48 AM
Before, 115 miles into a 130 mile 2-day off road mini-tour:


After a good hose down and scrub:

I only used a hose and sponge so no pics of the tools, sorry.

I do still need to clean out all the nooks and crannies, and adjust the brakes and oil the gears so will post another pic once I get that done.

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741 - hiraethus


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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #19 on: May 02, 2016, 08:55:02 AM
Before, 115 miles into a 130 mile 2-day off road mini-tour:

After a good hose down and scrub:
I only used a hose and sponge so no pics of the tools, sorry.

I do still need to clean out all the nooks and crannies, and adjust the brakes and oil the gears so will post another pic once I get that done.

001 - Etherealicer
501 - zoidberg
741 - hiraethus
Looks clean enough for me :tu:

I take my bike to the car wash for cleaning, hose it down with high pressure... I never do manual work when it can be avoided :P
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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #20 on: May 08, 2016, 06:31:12 PM
Whoa great chances for winning here :2tu:

Round two for me, replacing the brake pads and cables.


Gear I used


Front Brakes


Back Brakes


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Reply #21 on: May 09, 2016, 06:30:20 AM
Whoa great chances for winning here :2tu:

Round two for me, replacing the brake pads and cables.

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Gear I used

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Nice  :tu:  Did you use the Spirit to crimp the ferrules?


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Reply #22 on: May 09, 2016, 06:32:20 AM

Found some time to wash my bike today. All the stuff used and before pics. Got a little helper too  :ahhh

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Reply #23 on: May 09, 2016, 06:37:35 AM

After pics. Lubing chain, derailleur and brake pivots. I check for chain stretch towards the end of the year but did it today to show the tool I use. My other bike needs a chain replacement, hopefully I can get to it this month and post pics.


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Reply #24 on: May 09, 2016, 06:43:50 AM

I wanted to replace gear cables too because they are about 5 years old but my little helper had other plans in mind  :P



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Reply #25 on: May 09, 2016, 06:49:06 AM

I pick #13 for the draw  :) Good luck everyone  :cheers:

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Reply #26 on: May 09, 2016, 06:10:18 PM
This is a wicked cool giveaway! I haven't been around so I'm not going to enter, but I do have quite a bit of bike work to do so I'll share pictures!
I'm a total legend..... in my own mind- Herley


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Reply #27 on: May 09, 2016, 08:56:31 PM
Nice one rishardh :tu: :tu: :tu:

Lets see them Higgins and don't be shy... this GAW could use a 4th entry :P
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Reply #28 on: May 09, 2016, 09:21:10 PM
You guys take much better care of your bikes. Mine's at least 24 years by now (got it from my father) and it was time for some love. The chain was way worn out so that had to be changed and the textile saddle that my father added was worn out too. I have a hard time arguing myself into changing stuff since the second-hand market is filled with great bikes that would have costed me less than changing the chain and the new saddle.

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Re: [GAW] Get your bike ready for summer!
Reply #29 on: May 09, 2016, 09:34:59 PM
You guys take much better care of your bikes. Mine's at least 24 years by now (got it from my father) and it was time for some love. The chain was way worn out so that had to be changed and the textile saddle that my father added was worn out too. I have a hard time arguing myself into changing stuff since the second-hand market is filled with great bikes that would have costed me less than changing the chain and the new saddle.

Pictures:
  • Before
  • After
  • New vs. old saddle & tools
:tu:

My other bike is 36 and in pristine condition, probably has a qua-zillion kilometers on its wheels.
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