From: Maximilian Friedersdorff Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2019 17:21:35 +0000 (+0100) Subject: Finish intro article on new project bike X-Git-Url: https://git.friedersdorff.com/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=2984b538174e070fa1aa596e9daad2b2076bebcb;p=max%2Fnotes.git Finish intro article on new project bike --- diff --git a/content/project_bike/images/left_bb_cup.jpg b/content/project_bike/images/left_bb_cup.jpg new file mode 100755 index 0000000..7afa05d Binary files /dev/null and b/content/project_bike/images/left_bb_cup.jpg differ diff --git a/content/project_bike/images/whole_bike_left.jpg b/content/project_bike/images/whole_bike_left.jpg new file mode 100755 index 0000000..baaca14 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/project_bike/images/whole_bike_left.jpg differ diff --git a/content/project_bike/project_bike.rst b/content/project_bike/project_bike.rst index 4a8a320..d523de4 100644 --- a/content/project_bike/project_bike.rst +++ b/content/project_bike/project_bike.rst @@ -8,32 +8,57 @@ Project Bike: I got a new Bicycle :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: +I just bought a new (to me) bicycle, an old-ish Dawes Super Galaxy. + +.. image:: {attach}images/whole_bike_left.jpg + :width: 100% + :alt: Dawes Super Galaxy + :target: {attach}images/whole_bike_left.jpg + +It is in reasonably good condition, but has two issues that are immediately +obvious: + +* The frame has a number of scratches, chipped paint and light surface rust all + over as well as a small dent on the top tube. + +.. image:: {attach}images/IMG_1438.JPG + :width: 100% + :alt: Chipped paint on the top tube + :target: {attach}images/left_bb_cup.jpg -* 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. +.. image:: {attach}images/left_bb_cup.jpg + :width: 100% + :alt: Left bottom bracket cup (plastic) + :target: {attach}images/left_bb_cup.jpg + 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: +the topic of an article. These are quite urgent: -#. Buy and fit a kickstand! I didn't think the lack of kickstand would bother - me, but *oh my god* does it bother me. +#. There is slop in the cantilever bosses. Either the bosses or the brakes are + worn down. This causes excessive brake squeal, especially at the rear. This + will either need to be shimmed, or the brakes need to be replaced. #. Buy a frame pump that fits this frame. I have no way of pumping up the tires in the event of a flat at the moment. -#. Remove surface rust, prime, paint and clear coat the chipped areas. -#. Repack the hub bearings. -#. Replace chain and cassette. -#. Try to remove and replace the bottom bracket, something with metal retaining - rings. The bearings are fine for now, but the sooner I attempt to remove the - plastic lock rings the better the chance that they will come loose without - snapping. -#. Clean and repack headset. -#. Replace cables and bar tape. #. Buy a slightly longer seat post. The current saddle height is within an inch - or so of comfortable. I cannot adjust it higher with the stock seatpost. -#. Buy a longer handlebar stem. + or so of comfortable. I cannot adjust it higher with the stock seat post. +#. Remove surface rust, prime, paint and clear coat the chipped areas. + +These are not so urgent. The bike will continue to ride without any of these +being done, but it would make life more pleasant. + +* Buy and fit a kickstand! I didn't think the lack of kickstand would bother + me, but *oh my god* does it bother me. +* Clean and repack the hub and headset bearings. This is not very urgent. +* Replace chain and cassette. +* Try to remove and replace the bottom bracket, something with metal retaining + rings. The bearings are fine for now, but the sooner I attempt to remove the + plastic lock rings the better the chance that they will come loose without + snapping. +* Replace cables and bar tape. The cable housings are too long, and the bar + tape is starting to fall apart. +* Buy a longer handlebar stem.