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Outdoor Section => The Outdoor and Survival Forum => Topic started by: Etherealicer on April 20, 2016, 10:58:48 PM
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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:
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=268202;image)
Gear I used
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=268204;image)
Tire and Tube replaced and pumped to 5.4bar) :tu:
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=268206;image)
Draining the old oil from the Speed Hub
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=268208;image)
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
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=63378.0;attach=254415;image)
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This will run till the end of May
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Remember how Gareth said to keep the letter prize for special occasions... this is one of them. :pok: :)
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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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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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Cleaned this up last week, was a real mess, took ages to do.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1515/26555293625_efd9e6e00f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GsAPC6)
Most of what was used minus the oil bottle.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1684/25952371433_603f60731b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FxjFRT)
Removed a lot of grease, flipped the washers, set the chain.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1636/26462957292_65f34d0180_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gjrzfm)
Adjusted the brakes and pads.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1618/26282412140_5f11f3c785_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G3uesU)
Cleaned and dropped the seat.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1530/25952372843_08fdaa1c16_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FxjGhc)
Cleaned and tighten the headset.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1646/26529288066_8b7a95c6c5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gqix5o)
Bend the spring and adjust the pads.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1666/25952371943_54aa9019e0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FxjG1F)
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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Cool give away Etherealicer. Very nice of you. Good luck everyone.
That's us mobile
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Also, nice work on the bike Zman.
That's us mobile
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Thank you Nate. :cheers: :cheers:
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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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Also, nice work on the bike Zman.
+1 :tu:
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Great GAW! :salute:
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Cleaned this up last week, was a real mess, took ages to do.
Cleaned and dropped the seat.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1530/25952372843_08fdaa1c16_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FxjGhc)
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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Cleaned this up last week, was a real mess, took ages to do.
Cleaned and dropped the seat.
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1530/25952372843_08fdaa1c16_b.jpg)
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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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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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.
Before Pics, Tools used, and setting up the guy lines.
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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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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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@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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Before, 115 miles into a 130 mile 2-day off road mini-tour:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1580/26657278542_29e0d4c1e2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GBBwbJ)
After a good hose down and scrub:
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1451/26728387256_cf3fc5479f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GHTYk3)
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
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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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Whoa great chances for winning here :2tu:
Round two for me, replacing the brake pads and cables.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269661;image)
Gear I used
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269665;image)
Front Brakes
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269667;image)
Back Brakes
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269663;image)
What is left
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Whoa great chances for winning here :2tu:
Round two for me, replacing the brake pads and cables.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269661;image)
Gear I used
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269665;image)
Front Brakes
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269667;image)
Back Brakes
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=65874.0;attach=269663;image)
What is left
Nice :tu: Did you use the Spirit to crimp the ferrules?
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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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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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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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I pick #13 for the draw :) Good luck everyone :cheers:
001 - Etherealicer
013 - rishardh
501 - zoidberg
741 - hiraethus
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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!
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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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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
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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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More bike-maintenance... Reginas old lady also got some new break pads and cables. Primarily needed a wrench and the Brooks did a fabulous job.
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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
You should choose a number and put your name in the LIST :salute:
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You should choose a number and put your name in the LIST :salute:
Right!
001 - Etherealicer
013 - rishardh
043 - Fortytwo
501 - zoidberg
741 - hiraethus
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More projects, this one is for my red oldje (Allegro 1981)...
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Few more days :ahhh
Double-plus-excellent chance at winning, what are you waiting for!
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You should choose a number and put your name in the LIST :salute:
Right!
001 - Etherealicer
013 - rishardh
043 - Fortytwo
501 - zoidberg
741 - hiraethus
Was that a typo Forty Two?
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Was that a typo Forty Two?
How did you guess? :grin:
001 - Etherealicer
013 - rishardh
042 - Fortytwo (if it's OK)
501 - zoidberg
741 - hiraethus
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Was that a typo Forty Two?
How did you guess? :grin:
001 - Etherealicer
013 - rishardh
042 - Fortytwo (if it's OK)
501 - zoidberg
741 - hiraethus
Looks much better now :cheers:
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A guy I ride with asked me why I don't ride my nicer bike. I told him my old bike rides better but he didn't buy it. Just to please him and also because I lost the Dolly Pardon hills sprint I have to show up with a bike I had not ridden for 6 months.
Re-charged the Di2 Battery.
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Patched a slow leak. Had to dunk the tube in water to see where it was. Once I knew where it was I was able to locate the tiny shard (ceramic I think) biting into the tire.
Now I am ready for tomorrow's ride :)
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OK, so I just bought this in it's current condition so the faults aren't my doing. The only blame I'll take is that I bought it at all. :D
Did
- general cleaning
- cleaned and lubed chain
- replaced perished front tire
Still to do
- errr....lots, but most notably it needs a saddle bracket that works.
001 - Etherealicer
013 - rishardh
042 - Fortytwo (if it's OK)
327 - Gareth
501 - zoidberg
741 - hiraethus
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Good going... three more days
@Gareth: That chain looks a lot happier with a bit of oil...
@Rishard: That is a nice bike. You race a lot?
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@Rishard: That is a nice bike. You race a lot?
Thanks! I have never raced. I wouldn't mind doing some sort of 24 hr or 12 hr endurance type races some day when my kid is bigger and need less of my time. Right now just trying to be in some sort of shape.
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@Rishard: That is a nice bike. You race a lot?
Thanks! I have never raced. I wouldn't mind doing some sort of 24 hr or 12 hr endurance type races some day when my kid is bigger and need less of my time. Right now just trying to be in some sort of shape.
How can you not race and still lose the Dolly Pardon hills sprint :think:
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@Rishard: That is a nice bike. You race a lot?
Thanks! I have never raced. I wouldn't mind doing some sort of 24 hr or 12 hr endurance type races some day when my kid is bigger and need less of my time. Right now just trying to be in some sort of shape.
How can you not race and still lose the Dolly Pardon hills sprint :think:
We ride as a group sharing the load and then when we get to certain sections of the route like the Dolly Pardon hills it's an unannounced sprint zone and you just take off or try to catch the front guy's wheel and hang on. It's funny come to think of it unless you are a new guy and wonder what just happened.
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Great going guys... Drawing will commence soonish, so stay tuned
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Lets get ready...
bike pump...check
dart...check
target...check
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Hit the target dead center on the first shot... I'm a true marksman
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Lots of power in this little weapon. After penetrating the armor plate it got stuck at least a foot deep in the bunker wall.
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And the winner is...
drummroll...
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Blowgun? Ace. :tu:
Well done Fortytwo, and thanks to Etherealicer for hosting. :salute:
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Thank you very much Etherealicer for hosting this, I'm usually not caring enough for my bike so the fact that this came up just when I had to replace the chain was just perfect! It's also been very nice seeing some bikes getting attention! :tu:
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:rofl: Looks like you had fun drawing or darting a winner. Thanks for hosting Etherealicer and a cool prize :tu: And congratulations to Fortytwo :cheers:
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:rofl: Looks like you had fun drawing or darting a winner. Thanks for hosting Etherealicer and a cool prize :tu: And congratulations to Fortytwo :cheers:
Hey, that is quite an effective weapon. Used it during sword sparring (without the dart), pretty much blinds the opponent at short range, long enough to impale him...
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Congratulations fortytwo. :tu:
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Despite this being over I'm still actually working on my bike, even without the incentive of winning something. :D
I hasten to add that I've not worked on a bike in years so if someone spots me doing something wrong please let me know, I'll not be offended in the least.
That said I'm pretty sure that the chain shouldn't be rubbing on itself when going between the two smallest cogs, so I've taken out a couple of links to get it looking like this. Still runs up and down all the gears.
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I've also adjusted the rear breaks so as they actually line up with the rim and have looked at installing the guard for the cassette/mech.
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That said I'm pretty sure that the chain shouldn't be rubbing on itself when going between the two smallest cogs, so I've taken out a couple of links to get it looking like this. Still runs up and down all the gears.
As long as the chain is long enough so it doesn't lock up when you're on the big ring at the front and the big cog at the back, you're good. :tu:
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I've also adjusted the rear breaks so as they actually line up with the rim and have looked at installing the guard for the cassette/mech.
Make sure the front of the brake pad touches the rim a little before the rear (this is called toe-in and helps stop the brake from squealing) - use a piece of cardboard under the back of the pad to maintain the angle while you tighten the pad fixing nut. I think you've got the hardware on the brake the wrong way round - the nut should be behind the brake arm, and the pad should be in front. It's hard to tell, but I also think the pads are the wrong way round - one end is slightly longer than the other, this should be pointing towards the back of the bike.
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That said I'm pretty sure that the chain shouldn't be rubbing on itself when going between the two smallest cogs, so I've taken out a couple of links to get it looking like this. Still runs up and down all the gears.
As long as the chain is long enough so it doesn't lock up when you're on the big ring at the front and the big cog at the back, you're good. :tu:
Checked that and is all good. :tu:
I've also adjusted the rear breaks so as they actually line up with the rim and have looked at installing the guard for the cassette/mech.
Make sure the front of the brake pad touches the rim a little before the rear (this is called toe-in and helps stop the brake from squealing) - use a piece of cardboard under the back of the pad to maintain the angle while you tighten the pad fixing nut. I think you've got the hardware on the brake the wrong way round - the nut should be behind the brake arm, and the pad should be in front. It's hard to tell, but I also think the pads are the wrong way round - one end is slightly longer than the other, this should be pointing towards the back of the bike.
I just had a fiddle with the alignment of the pads, so I'm not taking any blame for things being back to front. :D Thanks for the advice mate, I'll have another look and adjust it to suit. :tu:
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Congrats to Fortytwo! :cheers: And thanks to Eth even if I didn't win... :cheers:
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Gotta apologize, was real busy this week... Package will go out tomorrow
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The price arrived today, with plenty of extra stuff! Thank you so much!
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Glad it arrived safely... hope you like the Swiss Football team :D
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For those who wonder... that is not a wooden log but the latest furniture from IKEA... not only do you have to assemble it, no, you also have to carve the pieces first :tu:
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For those who wonder... that is not a wooden log but the latest furniture from IKEA... not only do you have to assemble it, no, you also have to carve the pieces first :tu:
:rofl:
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lOOt! :drool: :drool: