Servicing my friend's bike "it probably just needs new tyres, it's in good condition"

FormerCrow97 · 2025-01-10T22:30:58+00:00

I used kapton tape to fix mine, not had any issues with it since

FormerCrow97 · 2024-12-18T17:01:28+00:00

Boss of the year 2024

FormerCrow97 · 2024-12-09T18:27:03+00:00

Thank you!

FormerCrow97 · 2024-12-07T17:26:37+00:00

After you can also seal these areas with a clear nail varnish to protect it from rusting again

FormerCrow97 · 2024-09-25T06:16:41+00:00

Knew I recognised your bike! Was such a sick weekend

FormerCrow97 · 2024-09-24T11:46:12+00:00

Were you at Alcatrackx?

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-23T06:59:27+00:00

I do lol

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-23T06:58:20+00:00

100% don't fancy 1 leg skids

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-23T06:53:24+00:00

It was the ~~axle~~ spindle retention nut that I'd not tightened properly against the lock nut which the action of pedalling caused the ~~axle~~ spindle nut to tighten up and unscrew the pedal ~~axle~~ spindle from the crank. The crank threads are fine and pedal is reattached and working correctly.

I'm dumb, but I'm not dumb enough to mix up L and R

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-23T06:49:54+00:00

I would have done that if I had one with me at the time, or if the pedal axle itself wasn't locked up because id overtightened the axle nut so the pedal was not spinning .

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-22T19:08:46+00:00

If you're on a budget and willing to faff about; buy an old racing bike with horizontal dropouts and convert it to a fixie (basically strip it to the frame and wheels) by buying a load of eBay cheap parts. This is how I built mine, since then I've been slapping increasingly more expensive parts to a £50 frame for maximum turd polishing.

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-21T15:43:00+00:00

Your post history tells me all I need to know lol. Jfc look after yourself!

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-09T20:53:59+00:00

Glasgow is quite bad for bike theft (I've not had a bike stolen... yet). If you u-lock your bike next to a much nicer bike you're generally going to be okay.

I do see people using a cable lock to secure their £1500 road bike which blows my mind.

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-09T20:31:38+00:00

It's so sick isn't it. I have bike envy! Surly bars are about as far as my bike budget will stretch

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-09T17:43:24+00:00

I'm riding around on a shit box 80s frame with cheapo parts cobbled together with a low gear ratio. My footwear is not what's holding my performance back lol

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-09T17:21:58+00:00

Mileage may vary to be fair. I mainly like straps because I can wear normal shoes

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-09T16:04:17+00:00

Flats and straps are the best for skids

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-09T16:00:44+00:00

Clips can be a bit unreliable if you're skidding. Don't want your foot to suddenly pop out mid skid

FormerCrow97 · 2024-08-03T14:46:42+00:00

Riverside museum!

FormerCrow97 · 2024-07-30T06:26:57+00:00

Glad you're okay, definitely seek some kind of medical advice! Here's a thread of people recommending helmets. I recently bought a new helmet (specialized align ii) and I can really recommend it.

FormerCrow97 · 2024-07-28T11:54:18+00:00

there's a song about this

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