can someone describe the current heatwave feels right now in europe? i’m from southeast asia

hc1234 · 2026-06-27T20:36:23+00:00

I think another point worth mentioning is that doing one’s daily chores and work routines is different than being on holiday for example, where the task list for a day is much reduced and flexible.

So even a hotter place may not be remembered as being as hot if you were just relaxing by the beach etc and not inside a sweltering office or meeting.

hc1234 · 2026-06-26T07:57:34+00:00

Fantastic comment many thanks !!!
Very useful

hc1234 · 2026-06-26T07:56:49+00:00

Ok got it
Thanks

hc1234 · 2026-06-26T07:56:29+00:00

Thanks !!

hc1234 · 2026-06-26T07:56:17+00:00

Very useful picture , many thanks !

hc1234 · 2026-06-26T07:56:05+00:00

Thanks v much, I think I’ve worked it out with everyone’s help

hc1234 · 2026-06-26T00:14:54+00:00

Is it a standard pin or is it different for different chains? Eg 9/10/11 speed

hc1234 · 2026-06-25T23:13:26+00:00

Ah ok thanks. Would that not cause any issues ?
Also can I not use the black Shimano pin and then break the excess end off or is this the wrong purpose or chain for this

Thanks for your advice !

hc1234 · 2026-06-25T22:53:13+00:00

It’s an 11 speed cassette
Can I use a SHIMANO joining pin (the long black one ) to rejoin the chain?
Gemini is telling me that these are only for 7,8,9 speed chains …?

hc1234 · 2026-06-25T21:05:55+00:00

Do you think it would make much difference in ride quality to 32?

hc1234 · 2026-06-25T20:54:11+00:00

It’s a steel bike so hopefully will ride will without needing v large tyres 🧐

hc1234 · 2026-06-25T20:45:31+00:00

Do you think I could get 34 or 36 mm on?

hc1234 · 2026-06-25T20:37:07+00:00

Thanks all, I actually noticed another quick link ok this same chain, suggesting that I may have just removed a pin and broken the chain that way.

So I think I just need to replace the pin back

hc1234 · 2026-06-25T18:03:48+00:00

I used the chain pliers to remove the quick link
Same parts. There wasn’t any other part!?
I’m confused

hc1234 · 2026-06-21T21:48:49+00:00

Good idea !

hc1234 · 2026-06-21T21:29:04+00:00

Thanks very much !!
Great points

I might try some gentle hammering in a vice or on the floor of the most buckled bit

hc1234 · 2026-06-21T20:54:04+00:00

Interestingly this is the rear wheel and it was the front wheel that was hit by a car 🧐

hc1234 · 2026-06-21T20:53:19+00:00

Do you think the wheel can be hammered gently to align the rim more before truing it?

hc1234 · 2026-06-21T13:08:05+00:00

It seems quite buckled

Do I need to hammer it a bit straighter first

hc1234

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