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The Bike Shop / Quick Questions

« on: May 05, 2012, 01:31:42 AM »

Speaking of 10t, are 10t ratchets or even just the drivers in production any more?  I'm having trouble finding one.  I'd be fine with 28/9, but I love my brake too much(chainstay brakes with little clearance)

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The Bike Shop / What did you do to your bike today? (v2)

« on: April 07, 2012, 12:15:14 AM »

Today I took apart my entire drive train and cleaned and regreased/lubed everything.  My bike rides much more smoothly now.  I knew it would feel better, but I didn't think it would be this drastic.  I'm happy with myself.

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The Bike Shop / What did you do to your bike today? (v2)

« on: September 12, 2011, 01:12:52 AM »

Wasn't my bike, it was a friends bike he just bought used.  I did a lot of work on it tonight.  I installed my old Odyssey Evolver brake and Tech 77 lever with a new 1664 cable.  Then I cleaned and re greased anything that was dirty or dry such as the cranks, bb, and headset. After that I trued the wheels and tightened, cleaned, and lubed the chain.

I'm really enjoying working on bikes lately because I can't ride due to injury.  Other than rolling down the street with both wheels safely on the ground of course.