Confessions from the fuckwits
- Thread starter moorey
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safreek
*******
Cmon mate, don't steal my spot as the shit bike buyer on this site
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
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
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
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.
bear the bear
Is a real bear
Hey! I live in that wasteland
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)
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.
Fuckwit...
FigBo0T
Puts verniers on his headtube
Fitted a 9 speed shifter and derailleur to a bike with an 8 speed cassette.
One of the shitters I bought, had an 8 speed rear, so I ass-u-me-d. Thought it was strange that a bike with LX group (Specialized Rockhopper) would be 3 x 8, and not 3 x 9 ..... even noticed the different hubs ..... never checked my shit though ....... I worked it out when I tried to tune the mech. The very last thing on the build. Riding was much more important at that point. She goes good in 6 gears .....
One of the shitters I bought, had an 8 speed rear, so I ass-u-me-d. Thought it was strange that a bike with LX group (Specialized Rockhopper) would be 3 x 8, and not 3 x 9 ..... even noticed the different hubs ..... never checked my shit though ....... I worked it out when I tried to tune the mech. The very last thing on the build. Riding was much more important at that point. She goes good in 6 gears .....
FigBo0T
Puts verniers on his headtube
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.
hellmansam
Likes Bikes and Dirt
While patting myself on the back for being able to replace several imminent broken spokes in my rear wheel with minimal true-ing, I fitted the tyre wrong way round just noticed while loading the bike in the car this morning to go for a ride, CBF doing anything about though. Stopped for a breather just now as I’m farked after a coupla months with minimal riding, DHR on backwards doesn’t seem to be a problem for today’s ride.
just noticed while loading the bike in the car this morning to go for a ride, CBF doing anything about though. Stopped for a breather just now as I’m farked after a coupla months with minimal riding, DHR on backwards doesn’t seem to be a problem for today’s ride.
FigBo0T
Puts verniers on his headtube
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.
Cardy George
Piercing rural members since 1981
3 strike rule?
FigBo0T
Puts verniers on his headtube
I might have to sinbin myself if nobody else takes the initiative.
Same rules for everyone. Use the template. No problem chasing road bike parts.
Alledged huh?
FigBo0T
Puts verniers on his headtube
I wasn't complaining. I like the rule, just hadn't scrolled down in the instructions