1 Project Bike: I got a new Bicycle
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4 :date: 2019-04-11 19:36
7 :authors: Maximilian Friedersdorff
8 :summary: Introduction to a project bike: Dawes Super Galaxy
11 I just bought a new (to me) bicycle, an old-ish Dawes Super Galaxy. It is in reasonably
12 good condition, but has two issues that are immediately obvious:
14 * The frame has a number of scratches, chipped paint, light surface rust and a
15 small dent on the top tube.
16 * The bottom bracket has plastic retaining rings. These have a reputation for
17 breaking when you attempt to remove them.
19 It came with front and rear racks, mudguards and mostly Shimano Deore LX components.
21 There is a list of things to do on this bike sooner or later, each of which will become
22 the topic of an article. In descending order of urgency:
24 #. Buy and fit a kickstand! I didn't think the lack of kickstand would bother
25 me, but *oh my god* does it bother me.
26 #. Buy a frame pump that fits this frame. I have no way of pumping up the tires
27 in the event of a flat at the moment.
28 #. Remove surface rust, prime, paint and clear coat the chipped areas.
29 #. Repack the hub bearings.
30 #. Replace chain and cassette.
31 #. Try to remove and replace the bottom bracket, something with metal retaining
32 rings. The bearings are fine for now, but the sooner I attempt to remove the
33 plastic lock rings the better the chance that they will come loose without
35 #. Clean and repack headset.
36 #. Replace cables and bar tape.
37 #. Buy a slightly longer seat post. The current saddle height is within an inch
38 or so of comfortable. I cannot adjust it higher with the stock seatpost.
39 #. Buy a longer handlebar stem.