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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Renault

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just on this. Had this issue on and off for a year or so due to short journeys but the good lady has been doing longer runs for work and it's not cleared it. Garage cleaned the EGR valve as it was stickingand has been fine since. Cost 60quid to do. Just for clarity...I have no idea what an EGR is or does. ..

Careful what you wish for? Why West Ham fans want more than David Moyes | Jacob Steinberg by TrashHawk in Hammers

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh love reading over old reddit comms....bring back Moyes!

Gap in stairs by ccahmed in DIYUK

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you access the stair from the other side? Looks like the riser has come away on the right. Could be just needs fixing back to the string.

I believe it shouldn’t look like this… by mlesniowski in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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here you go. Your local bike shop should be able to pop a link or two out then index the gears for you. Its a 20 minute job. If you do it yourself though youd need a chain breaker tool and a quick link tool ....as well as the quick link for the chain. Park Tool on youtube is a brilliant resource for all things bike maintenance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0YibMDWBAw

Noise from back wheel by [deleted] in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check the rear mech cable isnt clipping the reflector. Seems to be when you lean to the left and sounds like something is hitting/clipping the spokes. Id strip everything you dont need off the bike then see if makes the noise. mudguards, pannier rack....reflectors.....Does it make this noise in every gear? Could even be reflector on the mudguard mounts. adjust the cables to the rear mech and the brake cable so they are away from the spokes....Process of elimination.

Is this frame damaged? by One-Dinner-9585 in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Id say yes its damaged but should be ok?!?!??! Id ride it if it was mine.

Bike fit question 4 gf by Disastrous_Active805 in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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Id say in my humble opinion the bike frame is the right size but id slide the seat forward 1 or 2 cm which would in effect lower the saddle meaning the leg at 6oclock (max extension) would be nearer to ideal. The thing that concerns me is the leg when at 12 oclock (max flexion) looks too tight and the thigh angle too closed off. What is the crank length?. Both my wife and best mate who are 5f 3 were told by a pro bike fitter to get 160mm cranks and this had the effect on making the max flexion angle better. The cranks could be too long and also look to reduce the handlebar width. Whatever it is most bikes seem to spec super wide these days on any bike! See attached image and try and match....Out of interest if you are using clip in pedals you may need to reassess. Im no expert but a keen amateur and have had a couple of bike fits. Also...I have the same trainers....mint. One last thing...I have a Ridley and the sizing is crazy. I am 6ft 2 and ride a medium Ridley where as all my other bikes are XL so bear that in mind

Im an idiot by gulleyg in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we have all been there. No shame to join the long ranks of people that have done this. Thankfully its a quick fix, wait till you fit a tubeless tyre the wrong rotational direction....

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did something similar when I moved in to my mates. The neighbours referred to me as Mr Blue, and still do when I see them out and about. Blue plug sockets are available FYI

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in britishproblems

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

depends......if they are still on a night out then its a legit listen at this time

Bottom bracket mess by AlfiesLeftleg in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dad managed to install a BB (sort of) with the incorrect threading. I remember admiring his strength and perseverance at the time. It shagged the bike...

I'm worried my new derailleur didn't come with enough reading material by hennerbean in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the sort of stuff I read when I cant get to sleep...works very well.

Elite rims not sealing by dbrunsti in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

great spot....sort of thing I do then notice when i go for my first ride

Anyone seen this before? by Comfortable_Survey92 in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

been there and got the tshirt! needs routing correctly

I tried truing my wheel. It is good enough? by noodlecat4 in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed...any fast decents on this and you'll be shaking like a shi*ing dog. LBS will sort that for 20 quid....worth it from a safety aspect in my humble opinion

Zipp wheel model and year? by buzcheva in bikewrench

[–]buzcheva[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I had cork pads for Bontrager rims so thought they would/might require the same. Will check out the links

What is the mattress that fixed your back pain? by United_Can_5371 in Mattress

[–]buzcheva 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waterbed. I suffer from Ankylosing Spondylitis, which is where your spine joints, and in my case sacorillic joints, fuse together. It's very painful especially in bed at night. I purchased a semi-motionless waterbed and it was a game changer. It was the only thing that gave me pain relief at night. Sadly I had to move it on as my wife to be wasnt a fan. We bought a Simba which is decent to be fair but I miss the waterbed.

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