IronGiant
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Just a reminder that Lidl have their cycling offers on today.
The workstand for £30 is incredible value. I've also had some trousers and a tool kit.
Oh no, Dave will be asking us what two of the tools do now
Just a reminder that Lidl have their cycling offers on today.
The workstand for £30 is incredible value. I've also had some trousers and a tool kit.
lol guess what happened? Chain fell off large sprocket on the cassette between spokes! Luckily just doing walking pace.
I must have done thousands and thousands over the years, first time that's happened. New bike though so not run in properly or tested.
Luckily just doing walking pace.
Who'd have thought?
Maybe they should put a piece of clear plastic in between the cassette and the spokes to protect them in case this happens.
Adcook said:Ok I was trying to tinker with my front derailleur this evening, I pretty much had it adjusted correctly so I went to tighten the cable bolt but the nut just kept spinning. I took the nut off and there was very little thread left on the bolt and now I cant get it to tighten at all. Can I just replace the coach bolt? If so where can I get one from? Or do I need a new derailleur?
As for adjusting the front derailleur I always tighten the cable first then adjust using the high, low screws and the micro adjuster.
Berties said:You should loosen the cable, then set end stops, wind in barrell adjuster fully, then pull able and tigthen down.
Your way ok same thing but using micro adjuster to tighten after end stops have been adjusted, so if end stop was incorrect derailler placement at cable tension will be incorrect.
I always tighten the cable first then adjust using the high, low screws and the micro adjuster.
You should loosen the cable, then set end stops, wind in barrell adjuster fully, then pull able and tigthen down.
Your way ok same thing but using micro adjuster to tighten after end stops have been adjusted, so if end stop was incorrect derailler placement at cable tension will be incorrect.
I've found once pulled tight the only adjustment you need is to tighten the cable, not slacken it off.