Cable disc brakes. I kept putting it off but it was riding like shit and didn’t feel safe, brake levers nearly contacting the handlebar. I had it in my head that the adjustment was like a 30 minute job. Grabbed Allen wrenches, a couple third hands, screwdrivers. 5 minutes and two Allen bolts later, all done. Topped off the tires with air, quick test ride, meat’s back on the menu. No real point to this post, but maybe you’ve made a quick adjustment or repair that made you happy?

  • Havald@lemmy.world
    17·
    2 months ago

    Nice. I’m glad you feel confident enough to run over raccoons for your dinner again.

  • Please_Do_Not@lemm.ee
    10·
    2 months ago

    Had to replace a gear shifter on my road bike recently, not being aware that I’d have to replace the whole cable to do so and then calibrate tension for the derailleur, but similarly to your experience, the whole thing was easier than expected! Folks should definitely try such repairs and maintenance at home to get to know their bikes better, and it’s not like it’ll cost more to get a pro to do it after you’ve tried (carefully), if it turns out you can’t get the job done yourself.

  • DominusOfMegadeus@sh.itjust.works
    8·
    2 months ago

    This whole thread is encouraging. I have acquired a used bicycle in a game of chance and I have been procrastinating on the rehab because I was anticipating it becoming some months long project.

    • captainlezbian@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 months ago

      It can be a months long project or it can be a days long project. But it’s a worthwhile project and the best way to make it quicker is to start it sooner

  • potate@lemmy.ca
    6·
    2 months ago

    Nicely done! Did you wind in the barrel adjusters at the same time? I find barrel adjusters let me really maximize my procrastination ;)

  • kersploosh@sh.itjust.works
    5·
    2 months ago

    I fixed the creaky sound in the bottom bracket of my commuter. Pulled off the cranks and bearings, wiped everything clean, then reinstalled with fresh grease. Also cleaned the accumulated dirt off of that area of the frame, and wiped off the chainrings, while I was at it.

  • aaaaaceEnglish
    5·
    2 months ago

    It’s good when it’s easier than I thought it would be.

  • Elise@beehaw.org
    3·
    2 months ago

    Phone holder and external battery I can click into it.

    Make sure the battery has a high voltage because mine actually still makes my phone deplete over time…

  • stanka@lemmy.ml
    3·
    2 months ago

    Oil/siliconed various gears and moving parts. Bike feels brand new.

    Took less than 5 minutes. I really should do that more often.

  • Mr_Blott@feddit.uk
    3·
    2 months ago

    I had to read “a couple third hands” about four times before I could work out wtf you meant

    • bruhbeans@lemmy.mlOP
      1·
      2 months ago

      I just use a couple wood clamps but having some kind of third hand makes such a huge difference when you’re in the middle of an adjustment and there’s something that just won’t stay where you want it.

      • Mr_Blott@feddit.uk
        3·
        2 months ago

        A couple *of wood clamps

        “A couple wood clamps” is something that married people get up to in private if they’re into that kinky stuff

  • MentalEdge@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    I’m assuming there was still material on the pads?

    When the travel starts to bottom out on my hydraulic disk brakes, that typically means it’s time for new brake pads.

    I know that might not be the case with wire brakes because they don’t adjust the caliper piston positions as the pad wears down, but just making sure.

    If the pads no longer have material, simply tightening the brakes can end up ruining the calipers.

    As for the post, I enjoy the same adjustment. That ride with new pads and reset pistons always feels super nice. They perform in such a satisfying manner compared to when they’re almost worn out.

    • Hanrahan@slrpnk.netEnglish
      1·
      5 days ago

      When the travel starts to bottom out on my hydraulic disk brakes, that typically means it’s time for new brake pads.

      Just replaced the brake pads (front an back) on my parters MTB (hydraulic) after we’d finished (she did most of tje work while i mansplained ) I told her to test ride and be careful jamming the brakes on as you’ll notice a difference. She came back “jesus fcukibg christ they nearly sent me over the bar!”. She’d been used to pulling them on further as the pads were well worn.

    • bruhbeans@lemmy.mlOP
      2·
      2 months ago

      Pads are brand new, I had a pro replace them a couple months ago (lazy). It’s just this bike positively eats brake cable for breakfast. (Weird, this got mis-threaded in the reply, trying again)