Skippy.
I took it out today for a run, the first one since I've put it all together.
I needed some tape for the handle bars, but what I did was wrap some electrical tape on there to build up some thickness and then I just slipped the grips back on.
So far so good.
I pass by this service station each time I go out but I never noticed the patch job they did on the asphalt:
Reminded me of some kind of maze.
There were also some places where I didn't see any cracks in the pavement.
Seems like someone just sort of had a good time with that sealant stuff.
I stared at it for so long, I missed my light and had to wait to cross.
Speaking of patch jobs, this is how they patched the street in front of Flat Tire Central:
I didn't see them come by, but it's usually two or three folks in a dump truck full of asphalt using a shovel to fill all the pot holes.
Gee, thanks.
So anyways, off I went to shake the BWTFN down.
I adjusted the handle bars a bit, other than that everything was okay.
Except for the skippy.
I got some chain/gear skip in one gear.
As usual, it has to be the gear I'd be using the most:
Can you guess which one it is?
Okay, look good.
I'll give you some time.
Speaking of gears, here's something interesting I found the other day:
The spacers in the Campagnolo cluster are all not the same. The one between the last cog is thinner than the rest.
I wonder why?
So anyways, did you find the offending gear on the free wheel?
It's the one right in the middle.
I guess it's a bit difficult to tell from the image but it's just a bit more worn than the rest.
I checked the chain and it's still good, but I suppose I could try changing that first.
It bothers me only because I'd like to use that gear, but I got around okay today without it.
Still.
Don't think I want to spend any more on this bicycle, but I know this skippy gear is going to keep bothering me.
Other than that, the BWTFN does exactly what I got it for:
I picked up my Sour Cream and Onion potato chips and headed on home.
Where I am now watching me some Law & Order.
I guess I'll keep a look out for another free wheel too.
This time go with something NOS and not used.
Maybe even upgrade to a six speed.
Or something.
4 comments:
I like the idea of a bike devoted for chip and dip shopping - its a new twist!
C&D bike.
I like it.
Wait, don't forget the cheese rolls and kim chee.
I have sometimes successfully postponed a required cog or cassette replacement by adjusting the derailleur. About half the time this does nothing or makes it worse, though, so that may not be good advice. Hey do you have your profile fixed yet so you can post comments, or is it still skipping, too? :)
I think I'll just live with the skip for now seeing as how I'll only use the BWTFN occasionally.
No, my selective banishment is still in effect.
I may have to go to the library and hit up another computer to see what's up.
It's strange how my own blog doesn't even recognize me.
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