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?
Nice. I’m glad you feel confident enough to run over raccoons for your dinner again.
Me and RFK, gotta make sure the brain worms have lots of company
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.
Degreasing & lubing my chain after the wet season is my happy place 🥲
This whole thread is encouraging. I have acquired a used bicycle
in a game of chanceand I have been procrastinating on the rehab because I was anticipating it becoming some months long project.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
Its good that you took the time and just did the work
Nicely done! Did you wind in the barrel adjusters at the same time? I find barrel adjusters let me really maximize my procrastination ;)
Yes and yes, they were all the way out, now all the way in
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.
It’s good when it’s easier than I thought it would be.
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…
Oil/siliconed various gears and moving parts. Bike feels brand new.
Took less than 5 minutes. I really should do that more often.
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.
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)
Good! Have fun riding.
I had to read “a couple third hands” about four times before I could work out wtf you meant
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.
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
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