Cmon mate, don't steal my spot as the shit bike buyer on this siteBetter 'fess up here. Bought a cheap old, neglected bike off BookFace, pumped tyres, checked fuck-all, ... rode it like I stole it, and ....... it's now converted itself from 3 x, to 1 x 8 and I have some new holes in my calf.
It's what I do.
And probably built from a frame up by yourself! It's crap when the LBS is a dud, but at least bikes are relatively easy to work on and you'll get some satisfaction knowing you've sorted it properly yourself.Not sure if I’m the fuckwit or the LBS is (again).
Last night did a quick loop around some single track near home (Fadden Pines and the Monash wasteland for those playing in Canberra) and as I was shifting the front derailleur snagged up and bent itself out of whack again.
First time the LBS fixed it. Basically that barely lasted a 10km ride then I fixed it which has been good for about 400km. I guess a compromised range of adjustment and fit is to be expected when the main pivot pin is bent.
This time I’ve beaten it roughly back into submission and ordered a suitable replacement like the LBS should have at fail 1. Just can’t be bothered fighting it again.
Next bike is going to be 1x
Hey! I live in that wastelandNot sure if I’m the fuckwit or the LBS is (again).
Last night did a quick loop around some single track near home (Fadden Pines and the Monash wasteland for those playing in Canberra) and as I was shifting the front derailleur snagged up and bent itself out of whack again.
First time the LBS fixed it. Basically that barely lasted a 10km ride then I fixed it which has been good for about 400km. I guess a compromised range of adjustment and fit is to be expected when the main pivot pin is bent.
This time I’ve beaten it roughly back into submission and ordered a suitable replacement like the LBS should have at fail 1. Just can’t be bothered fighting it again.
Next bike is going to be 1x
No pinching my wasteland fruit tree supply I’m near the shops/old folks home so do wander that field of rubble and weeds a bit (as well as ride it)Hey! I live in that wasteland
15km later it ate the derailleur again. Some fuckwit had backed off the upper limit setting while sorting it, then double thumbed the shifter during a ride.This time I’ve beaten it roughly back into submission and ordered a suitable replacement like the LBS should have at fail 1. Just can’t be bothered fighting it again.
Cheers mate. I do have one, on another wheelset, but it's worn and 15 years old. Thought I had another, but it's 8 too. I'm sure what you have would be better than what I do. I'll PM you.8sp-11sp is same freehub.
You want I send you a 9sp cassette?
Sorry mate, I missed this post until now. The crank arm and chainrings exploded (came off the bike) at speed. A couple of retaining bolts could have prevented this.I feel like we're missing a few chapters in this particular novel, FigBo0T.
3 strike rule?I bought (paid money for) a road bike
I am planning to work on a road bike
It has a 3 speed hub
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Didn't realize there was a template for WTB.
Asked for road bike bits on a MTB forum
I might have to sinbin myself if nobody else takes the initiative.3 strike rule?
Same rules for everyone. Use the template. No problem chasing road bike parts.I bought (paid money for) a road bike
I am planning to work on a road bike
It has a 3 speed hub
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Didn't realize there was a template for WTB.
Asked for road bike bits on a MTB forum
I committed the same fuckwittery as @FigBo0T with a WTB ad a couple of weeks ago, not using this alleged template. Is it not obvious where to find it, or are we both confirmed fuckwits suffering male blindness?Same rules for everyone. Use the template. No problem chasing road bike parts.
Alledged huh?I committed the same fuckwittery as @FigBo0T with a WTB ad a couple of weeks ago, not using this alleged template. Is it not obvious where to find it, or are we both confirmed fuckwits suffering male blindness?
I wasn't complaining. I like the rule, just hadn't scrolled down in the instructionsSame rules for everyone. Use the template. No problem chasing road bike parts.