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Rebuilding your bike
I was too unwell to ride today, which sucks! But I found it to be a great opportunity to give the bike a strip down and rebuild. I like to start at the back of the bike and work my way forward, cleaning, re greasing and tuning every component.
Stripping the cassette is always fun but My favourite part is always re building the rear hub.
Mine is a sealed bearing twin star DT Swiss so once its cleaned out the best oil to use (that is cheap!) is the same stuff you use in the transmission of your car.
After going over the bike inch by inch I was amazed at how much dirt and grease I lifted off it. Great way to save some weight if it worries you!
Everything is running a lot smoother now. Maybe tomorrow I will be well enough to go for a light spin.
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thanks for giving me a clue on how to loose some weight
and here i thought it was me lol
let me know next time you are sick....
So I can drop my bikes round
Sunday Morning I headed out for a ride and after 30mins I was ruined, Still not well enough. The legs felt fine but the rest of me was un happy.
The bike runs an absolute treat now but is also covered in dust and dirt again. Just the way it should be!
Believe it or I really enjoy working on bikes and always have. I used to work in a shop when I was a teenager and then I was a guys personal mechanic in Vancouver BC.
Anyone wanting to do rebuilds should let me know. It's a good way to spend an afternoon and a great chance to polish off a few beers (carb loading for the following day of course!)