X-Git-Url: https://git.friedersdorff.com/?a=blobdiff_plain;f=content%2Fproject_bike%2Fproject_bike.rst;fp=content%2Fproject_bike%2Fproject_bike.rst;h=15761626484a1393c282c1206c40558e58cf7eb7;hb=17095d96a80e40b1cd8f1bd2f39676f850d787fd;hp=0000000000000000000000000000000000000000;hpb=c15b153c63a3cad86b377f834b122a8fc82f1281;p=max%2Fnotes.git diff --git a/content/project_bike/project_bike.rst b/content/project_bike/project_bike.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1576162 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/project_bike/project_bike.rst @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +Project Bike: I got a new Bicycle +================================= + +:date: 2019-04-11 19:36 +:category: Bicycle +:tags: bicycle +:authors: Maximilian Friedersdorff +:summary: Introduction to a project bike: Dawes Super Galaxy + + +I just bought a new (to me) bicycle, an old-ish Dawes Super Galaxy. It is in reasonably +good condition, but has two issues that are immediately obvious: + +* The frame has a number of scratches, chipped paint, light surface rust and a + small dent on the top tube. +* The bottom bracket has plastic retaining rings. These have a reputation for + breaking when you attempt to remove them. + +It came with front and rear racks, mudguards and mostly Shimano Deore LX components. + +There is a list of things to do on this bike sooner or later, each of which will become +the topic of an article. In descending order of urgency: + +1. Remove surface rust, prime, paint and clear coat the chipped areas. +2. Try to remove and replace the bottom bracket, something with metal retaining + rings. +3. Repack the hub bearings. +4. Replace chain and cassette. +5. Clean and repack headset. +6. Replace cables and bar tape.