My husband says I am high maintenanceOk, I admit that I can be
and usually I ask him to do these kind of bike maintenance things. It's not that I can't do them, it's more of not *wanting* to do them. I'm sure some of you can understand that. Because of that I'd never changed a tire or tube and finally decided to bite the bullet last night and try it, figuring he could help me out if I got stuck. I realized it's totally not rocket science
The hardest part was making sure that the bead was seated properly, but I eventually got it. It's a messy job but I feel so empowered now, LOL. If I get a flat tire I'll be able to fix it on my own and not have to call in my "prince" to save me
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06-17-2009, 04:51 AM #1
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A "princess" changes her own tires & tubes :D
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."
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06-17-2009, 05:04 AM #2
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Congrats!
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06-17-2009, 05:08 AM #3
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Good job!
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06-17-2009, 05:09 AM #4
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I'm married to a very good automotive mechanic, so you can imagine how "helpless" I am!
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06-17-2009, 05:20 AM #5
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Haha, yeah. DH is also "helpless" when it comes to painting, gardening, and the like. So I figure it balances when I ask him to do car or bike maintenance for me.
Originally Posted by beccaB
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."
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06-17-2009, 07:55 PM #6
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Originally Posted by Heifzilla
That's so true! My DH can't cook... well, he can cook eggs, does that count? Tonight, I was busy making a salad so I asked him to cut up a store brought already roasted chicken. Well, he didn't cut it with a knife, he tore it into pieces with his hands! Then he asked me how I always get the chicken cut up in such nice looking piece... LOL Oh my goodness... he's good at fixing my bike but he ain't cooking for me anytime soon 
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06-17-2009, 05:56 AM #7
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Oh geez, it's just the opposite for me! I've had to convince DH I didn't marry him just for his Snap-On tools and instruction/supervision of all my mechanical work! (On the motorized vehicles anyway, he's useless with a bici. Originally Posted by beccaB
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Anyway, great job Heif! And (as you'll no doubt learn one day soon) changing a front flat isn't even really messy (provided it isn't raining).
If you're riding in your work clothes, you can always jam a pair of disposable nitrile gloves into your seat pack for those rear flats and chain drops. I keep a pair in my motorcycle tank bag, but never bother with the bici.
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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06-17-2009, 06:14 AM #8
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The gloves are great idea. Part of my commute is through a section of field and it had been mowed down the other day. I got tons of grass cuttings stuck in my rear derailleur and had to stop and dig them out before I continued on. My hands got covered in grease and dirt. If I'd had a glove that wouldn't have been an issue. Thanks for the suggestion Originally Posted by OakLeaf
Oh geez, it's just the opposite for me! I've had to convince DH I didn't marry him just for his Snap-On tools and instruction/supervision of all my mechanical work! (On the motorized vehicles anyway, he's useless with a bici.)
Anyway, great job Heif! And (as you'll no doubt learn one day soon) changing a front flat isn't even really messy (provided it isn't raining). If you're riding in your work clothes, you can always jam a pair of disposable nitrile gloves into your seat pack for those rear flats and chain drops. I keep a pair in my motorcycle tank bag, but never bother with the bici.
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."
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