Originally Posted by bikerz
I put my bike in the stand and just slowly pedaled by hand and listened. I knew it had to be in the drive train, since I only hear when I pedal. The squeakiness was back by the pulleys. I think my drive train just gets really dirty. I gave the whole thing a cleaning and lubed it again.
V.
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11-15-2005, 05:09 PM #1
"Ride lots!"
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11-15-2005, 09:14 PM #2
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Isn't it great to figure those things out, and feel pretty confident? when I first started, I would be worried that my wheels would fly off because maybe I hand't put them back on right. Now, this weekend, like V. (and it being officially the rainy season) I put the fenders on, adjusted them, took off the brakes and put them back on, and it all seems to work fine. I got completely engaged in it,and it was fun; I was thinking, hmmm, maybe when I retire I can be a Bike Mechanic, it would be such a nice change from working with people (oops, did I say that?)
The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart. ~Iris Murdoch, The Red and the Green
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11-16-2005, 09:57 AM #3
I love headwinds! Really?
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congrats to one and all! it is such a feeling of accomplishment when you've done it on your own!! I feel that way every time I work on my bike or do eletrical wiring (ex once told me electrical wiring was "professional work only" pffft - prlly another reason he's an ex!
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Nicely done ladies!Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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11-16-2005, 10:53 AM #4
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Yes, isn't it a thrill when we can do it by ourselves. I've really started getting into working on my own bikes. In fact, I've just started a bicycle maintenance course. Soon I'll know more than the 42 guys & 1 other woman I cycle with. Better watch that my ego doesn't get out of control!
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