We've had a thread about fixing flats. Let's have a discussion here about things you've done or would like to do in the workshop/shed (apart from find a nice unobstrusive place to hide from the kids for an uninterrupted post-ride nap).
I have just completely rebuilt a 20" bike for my daughter...
This was given to me by someone who'd had it sitting around the back yard for years since their children grew out of it. Most of the non-metal parts were damaged and/or perished. I pulled all the parts bearings apart and re-packed with new grease and put on new tyres, saddle and grips. The frame decals were scratched and perished, so instead of peeling the vinyl off I had to pick it off teeny bits at a time.
I don't have any "before" shots but I took quite a few pics while dismantling the rear hub (back pedal brake) so that I could put it back together correctly...
My next big job is to find someone to teach me to true wheels because I have four mtb wheels that need new rims. I have already laced one pair of new rims onto the spokes and hubs, but need to finish this build (ie tightening, dishing and trueing) so that I can swap with the pair currently on my mtb and do the same for them. Lacing up a new (identical) rim onto an existing wheel is relatively simple, but getting it ready to ride on needs knowledge, tools and time.
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Women in the workshop
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Re: Women in the workshop
Postby fleecedog » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:12 pm
Wow Steph that is amazing I love how girly and sweet your daughter's bike is - what a great present for her! I sure love a pink 'girl' bike.
On topic, I'm absolutely useless in the workshop. Can't do anything. I can barely pump up my tires, barely fix a flat, barely screw on my cleats, barely put the pedals on my bike, but in the end, after a whole lot of struggling, I seem to manage somehow. But usually I stuff it up somewhere and it needs to be fixed by a man. Anything more serious, I turn to the man. In other words, I'm a complete useless wuss and stereotypical female when it comes to the workshop. Where I will be without the man or the LBS, I do not know.
Getting more acquainted with the workshop side of things is on my list of 'to-do' things however! Meanwhile, I'll stick to picking out my bartape, picking out my matching shoes, socks, kit and doing all the fun decorating stuff.
On topic, I'm absolutely useless in the workshop. Can't do anything. I can barely pump up my tires, barely fix a flat, barely screw on my cleats, barely put the pedals on my bike, but in the end, after a whole lot of struggling, I seem to manage somehow. But usually I stuff it up somewhere and it needs to be fixed by a man. Anything more serious, I turn to the man. In other words, I'm a complete useless wuss and stereotypical female when it comes to the workshop. Where I will be without the man or the LBS, I do not know.
Getting more acquainted with the workshop side of things is on my list of 'to-do' things however! Meanwhile, I'll stick to picking out my bartape, picking out my matching shoes, socks, kit and doing all the fun decorating stuff.
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Re: Women in the workshop
Postby Christine Tham » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:19 pm
Wow steph! Watch out for hartleymartin, I think he will probably fall in love with you!
I'm okay at putting bits and pieces together and aligning things but I draw the line at regreasing. I suspect the balls will come flying out if I dismantle a hub and I'll never find them again.
I'm okay at putting bits and pieces together and aligning things but I draw the line at regreasing. I suspect the balls will come flying out if I dismantle a hub and I'll never find them again.
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Re: Women in the workshop
Postby moosterbounce » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:16 pm
I can change a tube but avoid it when I can. I put Squirt stuff on my chain, and I have taken my bike apart to go into a bike case/box for plane travel.
That's it.
I have a shop I trust so they can do everything else. Is that so wrong?
Anyone that does their own stuff - good on ya!! I'm just not that way inclined I'm afraid.
That's it.
I have a shop I trust so they can do everything else. Is that so wrong?
Anyone that does their own stuff - good on ya!! I'm just not that way inclined I'm afraid.
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Re: Women in the workshop
Postby Apple » Sat Apr 17, 2010 5:21 pm
Steph, you are amazing, I can do the basic repair, flats easy and fast. I would have a bike repair man living in the granny flat if I could. (Husband will not be happy)
As for Pink I hate it, I know it is a harsh word but I can’t find another.
(Your daughter’s bike is very nice though)
As for Pink I hate it, I know it is a harsh word but I can’t find another.
(Your daughter’s bike is very nice though)
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Re: Women in the workshop
Postby Christine Tham » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:19 pm
What about bike repair woman? (hint hint)Apple wrote:I would have a bike repair man living in the granny flat if I could. (Husband will not be happy)
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Re: Women in the workshop
Postby Apple » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:52 pm
Christine Tham wrote:What about bike repair woman? (hint hint)Apple wrote:I would have a bike repair man living in the granny flat if I could. (Husband will not be happy)
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Re: Women in the workshop
Postby Missy24 » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:51 pm
Excellent team of men who look after my bike, well done to you for doing that, I can't get my head around the names of the parts of my bike at times sooooo I'll leave it to the men...
I can change a tyre, break pads, bar tape (I was told it wasn't very neat, and someone may have said, "I hope you didn't pay someone to do that...") I thought I did a super job, next thing you know I'll be told its upside down...
Normally though if I need any of the above done, it just gets done when I drop the bike in to be serviced, I'm not overly fussed what I pay.
I can change a tyre, break pads, bar tape (I was told it wasn't very neat, and someone may have said, "I hope you didn't pay someone to do that...") I thought I did a super job, next thing you know I'll be told its upside down...
Normally though if I need any of the above done, it just gets done when I drop the bike in to be serviced, I'm not overly fussed what I pay.
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