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Bought my new bike yesterday from Halfords. I know i know, but i know most of the staff inducing the bikehut manager and store manager so its all ok, plus i got a bit of money off and some bits thrown in without asking.
They didn't have any stock but he told me he would get one built by the end of the day. He managed to go to another store and get one and built in 3 hours.
Credit to them.
First ride i decided to have a practice to work and back, 6 miles taking 30 mins exactly each way. Not a bad start.
Chain came off a few times and doesn't want to go into gears nicely, so i will pop it back in later in the week to get them to sort it out.
Think im hooked, loved it.
also watched an idiot in a defender wipeout a sign post.
They didn't have any stock but he told me he would get one built by the end of the day. He managed to go to another store and get one and built in 3 hours.
Credit to them.
First ride i decided to have a practice to work and back, 6 miles taking 30 mins exactly each way. Not a bad start.
Chain came off a few times and doesn't want to go into gears nicely, so i will pop it back in later in the week to get them to sort it out.
Think im hooked, loved it.
also watched an idiot in a defender wipeout a sign post.
I have a Vengence Ltd Edition which I picked up in Sept '11, love mine and ok its from Halfords but has done me well since purchase, now Im looking at getting a road bike too. I have recently changed my knobblies for Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres. Made a massive difference in speed and would highly recommend them.
Day 2 managed work in 25 mins. Felt great and not tired even though I do a manual job.
Return ride took 30mins and mostly uphill.
Rang halfords and the bikehut chap tried to talk me through the adjusters. If anything I've made it worse and I've also noticed it doesnt go into top gear and the brakes could do with a tighten as there's about half a pull of free play before it bites.
Taking it in this week.
Return ride took 30mins and mostly uphill.
Rang halfords and the bikehut chap tried to talk me through the adjusters. If anything I've made it worse and I've also noticed it doesnt go into top gear and the brakes could do with a tighten as there's about half a pull of free play before it bites.
Taking it in this week.
It's easy once you understand the adjusters (assuming nothing is bent/broken...)
The screws set how far the mech can go in each direction, i.e. stop it falling into the spokes or off the bottom of the cassette. You then adjust the cable to get the position of the mech right.
Loosen the cable from the mech allow it to move to the lowest position, then click it into the highest number on the shifter. Unwind the barrel adjuster on the shifter a few turns - so you can use the adjuster in both directions. Pull the cable tight at the mech and nip it up with the bolt.
Then use the barrel on the shifter to adjust the indexing. Wont shift up? Tighten cable by unwinding barrel. Won't shift down? Wind the barrel back in towards the shifter.
The screws set how far the mech can go in each direction, i.e. stop it falling into the spokes or off the bottom of the cassette. You then adjust the cable to get the position of the mech right.
Loosen the cable from the mech allow it to move to the lowest position, then click it into the highest number on the shifter. Unwind the barrel adjuster on the shifter a few turns - so you can use the adjuster in both directions. Pull the cable tight at the mech and nip it up with the bolt.
Then use the barrel on the shifter to adjust the indexing. Wont shift up? Tighten cable by unwinding barrel. Won't shift down? Wind the barrel back in towards the shifter.
Bike is back at halfords being looked at. The girl at the bikehut didn't really get what I was explaining, but I had anticipated this do printed off a list of the things needing attention.
Tried to sell me the bike plan for £20 for whatever reason. I might consider. But once the bike is working and does so for a reasonable length of time.
Tried to sell me the bike plan for £20 for whatever reason. I might consider. But once the bike is working and does so for a reasonable length of time.
budgie smuggler said:
It's easy once you understand the adjusters (assuming nothing is bent/broken...)
The screws set how far the mech can go in each direction, i.e. stop it falling into the spokes or off the bottom of the cassette. You then adjust the cable to get the position of the mech right.
Loosen the cable from the mech allow it to move to the lowest position, then click it into the highest number on the shifter. Unwind the barrel adjuster on the shifter a few turns - so you can use the adjuster in both directions. Pull the cable tight at the mech and nip it up with the bolt.
Then use the barrel on the shifter to adjust the indexing. Wont shift up? Tighten cable by unwinding barrel. Won't shift down? Wind the barrel back in towards the shifter.
With all due respect to budgie smuggler, if you are not sure what you are doing, or need to learn, ask for advice. It is all to easy to over adjust a gear cable and end up either dumping the chain off the top or bottom sprocket, both of which can get messy. Same with the brakes, most important, as these are your primary means of stopping. Yes the cables will stretch and/or bed into the stops onto the frame, leaving slack cable. it may also be an idea to see if you can get on a course for basic bike maintenance, this way if you're unlucky to get a puncture one day, you'll be able to deal with it. have fund, and if you have not already done so, please think about buying a good quality helmet, brands like Giro, Bell, Specialized. All the best. The screws set how far the mech can go in each direction, i.e. stop it falling into the spokes or off the bottom of the cassette. You then adjust the cable to get the position of the mech right.
Loosen the cable from the mech allow it to move to the lowest position, then click it into the highest number on the shifter. Unwind the barrel adjuster on the shifter a few turns - so you can use the adjuster in both directions. Pull the cable tight at the mech and nip it up with the bolt.
Then use the barrel on the shifter to adjust the indexing. Wont shift up? Tighten cable by unwinding barrel. Won't shift down? Wind the barrel back in towards the shifter.
XG332 said:
When I pick it up I'm going as for a quick talk through is there not too busy.
I'm fairy competent with bikes. Except the gears. Just always get confused.
As for helmet. I want for a BBB Jaya. Super comfy, good reviews, was on offer and looks quite nice.
Good to hear you got a lid, and sorry if I implied you're not up to speed on bikes, no offence intended. I'm fairy competent with bikes. Except the gears. Just always get confused.
As for helmet. I want for a BBB Jaya. Super comfy, good reviews, was on offer and looks quite nice.
Ride safe!
HDM said:
Good to hear you got a lid, and sorry if I implied you're not up to speed on bikes, no offence intended.
Ride safe!
Get some decent lights and some high viz if you haven't already. A bit of plastic on your bonce isn't going to help you if you get hit by a car.Ride safe!
Also, has anyone mentioned defensive riding yet?
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