p.p.s. Could you also wipe the excess lube off the chain and the grease smears off the frame before you hand it over to me? I'm not asking for a full cleaning of my somewhat muddy frame, just for enough of a wipe-down that I don't end up with greasy smears on me as I'm loading it on the car.
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09-24-2008, 10:20 AM #1
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"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
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09-25-2008, 09:53 AM #2
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and could you put the seat back where it was? you marked it with tape i spoze for just that reason.
liza, it's very true that the way it shifts on the stand is not how it will shift under weight/power. i wish they would do a good lengthy test ride on every bike they adjust.
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09-25-2008, 10:01 AM #3
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This is absolutely true....I only wish that I had time to do a test ride on every bike I worked on. But payroll keeps getting slashed, and shops keep doing more with less....
Originally Posted by PinkBike
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09-25-2008, 11:17 AM #4
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This is why I started to do my own maintenance. Why should I PAY someone to mess up my bike????????????
Its really not that hard guys, just take it a step at a time. It will take no more time than dropping it off and picking it up at your LBS.
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09-25-2008, 11:44 AM #5
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PS if you MUST disassemble and lube a bottom bracket that has stamped on it "Do Not Disassemble," can you please not garf the splines so badly that it will probably never come apart again?
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09-25-2008, 12:28 PM #6
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Ooo. Originally Posted by OakLeaf
But, er, WHAT does "garfing the splines" mean?... 
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09-25-2008, 12:52 PM #7
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The outer lock ring has notches all around it. There's a special wrench with matching protrusions that fit into the notches. My LBS either used a wrench that was slightly the wrong size (? if such a thing exists, which it may or may not), or the wrench slipped because he was trying too hard to turn it while it wasn't on exactly straight, and now the notches aren't completely stripped, but definitely cut into the part that isn't supposed to be notched. Like when you garf the head of a screw by using the wrong size screwdriver? Originally Posted by lph
Ooo. But, er, WHAT does "garfing the splines" mean?...
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