Calling bike mechanicists / Cyclists

Angle grinder with a cutting disc

 

So basically buy a new bike. Sod I ill get by as it s.

 

Does anyone have cassettes any more? We're all on CDs in our house.

 

Depends on how many gears you have. Last time I changed cassette I also changed chain as well, and it cost me less than 20 quid.

 

My car still has a cassette player. I have no choice - the stereo and the climate control are one integrated unit.

 

Chains stretched, take a link or 2 out and put up with it jumping for a bit and it'll wear in

 

I did put a new chain on but the link broke, me being to strong again.

 

@volkswombat you had finished with your thread hadn't you.

 

All hijacks and nonsense welcome ! Wouldn't be tlb otherwise

 

Instead of lowering the tube, couldn't you just lower your trousers? That would probably work.

 

Yep, use a pipe cutter....simple job.

I always change my chain every 500 miles, and the cassette and chainrings last as long as you want then.

Just for the record, chains don't stretch. The little rollers wear, which makes them appear to stretch, as the gaps between the links get a bit bigger.

I do between 500-1000 miles a month, so I do this regularly!

 

I always use a hacksaw with a cutting guide to ensure a straight cut.

https://www.evanscycles.com/topeak-threadless-saw-guide-tool-EV185478

Note that if you are cutting carbon you'll need a finer tooth hacksaw blade (and a mask)

 

You were in the wrong gear

 

I do forget to change down sometimes but I am strong, sadly the materials is weak.

 

I made the mistake of moving the front deralier bolt just to tweak it..........7 hours of moving this ONE bolt around, several views on you tube videos and a thousand times of nearLy throwing the bike out the window........I gave up? I can tackle DIY mechanics on classic cars but I don't understand how this was so difficult
Bike shop had it sorted in 5 mins

 

It's oiling your thighs that's making the chain slip. Obvs really ;-)

 

Yep the ultimate battle going Shimano-a-Shimano
I watched three contradictory YouTube videos and managed to fit a new rear cassette so it only missed one gear.
My OCD means that is thoroughly unacceptable.
I did succumb to finding that my bicycle flies through the air with the greatest of ease …