All Discussions Tagged 'maintenance' - The Chainlink2024-03-28T20:06:58Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=maintenance&feed=yes&xn_auth=noElston Protected Bike Lane--Zero Maintenance Zonetag:thechainlink.org,2018-12-21:2211490:Topic:11118952018-12-21T03:33:34.462ZBrianhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Brian900
<p>Are they any other regular users of the newish Elston protected bike lanes...north of Milwaukee ave? I've been a bit deflated (pun intended) by the amount of debris and glass, and general total absence of maintenance to the Elston bike lanes. Before the bike lanes, that roadway benefitted from very regular street sweeping. Now, the bike lanes have been sectioned off, and are a bit of a glassy mess. Does anyone who reads this blog have a relationship with city officials responsible for…</p>
<p>Are they any other regular users of the newish Elston protected bike lanes...north of Milwaukee ave? I've been a bit deflated (pun intended) by the amount of debris and glass, and general total absence of maintenance to the Elston bike lanes. Before the bike lanes, that roadway benefitted from very regular street sweeping. Now, the bike lanes have been sectioned off, and are a bit of a glassy mess. Does anyone who reads this blog have a relationship with city officials responsible for maintenance? Is there any hope even minimal sweeping can be done? I haven't had any luck through 311. And plan on investing in some more puncture proof tires soon out of necessity. </p> Who cares for the LFT???tag:thechainlink.org,2016-03-21:2211490:Topic:9759212016-03-21T17:05:56.914ZAndrew Bednohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AndrewBedno
<p>As a daily bike commuter on the lakefront path on and off for years, I've often felt insulted by how long serious life-threatening surface condition problems are allowed to persist. It feels like despite tens of thousands of daily users, we're just those little cyclist people. Meanwhile just a fence-width away on lakeshore drive such dangers would never be left to fester so.</p>
<p>This year in particular though the problems are so egregious and dangerous, some now months old, I felt…</p>
<p>As a daily bike commuter on the lakefront path on and off for years, I've often felt insulted by how long serious life-threatening surface condition problems are allowed to persist. It feels like despite tens of thousands of daily users, we're just those little cyclist people. Meanwhile just a fence-width away on lakeshore drive such dangers would never be left to fester so.</p>
<p>This year in particular though the problems are so egregious and dangerous, some now months old, I felt something had to be said.</p>
<p>I've <a href="http://www.chicagoworksapp.com/" target="_blank">tried the 311 app</a> for several problems such as a specific huge pothole, and a boulder on the path (too large for one person to move, a construction crew left it there), and gotten "the problem has been resolved" messages back a few days later, with nothing actually done. The boulder one I even resubmitted, and got the same reply again, though it's still there.</p>
<p>I figured next step is contact the appropriate agency directly, but not sure who that is.</p>
<p>Can perhaps an Active Trans rep followup and pester the city on behalf of this lifetime members?</p> Bucephalus Bikes seeks experienced mechanic.tag:thechainlink.org,2014-03-03:2211490:Topic:8004872014-03-03T17:29:47.481ZAlex Anonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AlexAnon
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818872?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818872?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="250"></img></a> <strong>If you are looking for meaningful and fulfilling employment</strong>, contact us directly for an interview. <a href="http://www.oxbikes.com" target="_blank">www.oxbikes.com</a></p>
<p><strong>The applicant must be:</strong></p>
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<li>Passionate about cycling</li>
<li>Responsible, reliable, and receptive</li>
<li>Attentive and capable of demonstrating excellent…</li>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818872?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="250" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96818872?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="250" class="align-left"/></a><strong>If you are looking for meaningful and fulfilling employment</strong>, contact us directly for an interview. <a href="http://www.oxbikes.com" target="_blank">www.oxbikes.com</a></p>
<p><strong>The applicant must be:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Passionate about cycling</li>
<li>Responsible, reliable, and receptive</li>
<li>Attentive and capable of demonstrating excellent service and attention for all cyclists</li>
<li>A skilled mechanic with experience maintaining and repairing bicycles of various vintage</li>
</ul>
<p>This is a great opportunity to work in a productive and unpretentious environment. <br/>Bucephalus Bikes is a vibrant neighborhood shop located in Evanston across from beautiful Penny Park. </p>
<p>If you are interested in working for a mom-and-pop-type shop that is honestly excited about helping people enjoy their bicycles, do not miss this chance.</p>
<p>If you think that you will enjoy “wrenching” under natural light, and a friendly atmosphere, come help us improve and together spread the benefits that the bicycle can provide.</p>
<p>Come join our team.</p> Affordable winter tune up/cleaning?tag:thechainlink.org,2013-01-25:2211490:Topic:6404472013-01-25T16:32:45.537ZChristine (5.0)https://thechainlink.org/profile/ChristinePrice
<p>I'm thinking about getting the winter tune up package at Rapid Transit Cycles (<a href="http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/about/frozen-chosen-details-pg61.htm">http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/about/frozen-chosen-details-pg61.htm</a>). I commute daily 10 miles round trip, and I haven't really done much maintenance on my bike since I got it in October. I don't know very much about bike maintenance, don't yet have the proper tools for it, and since it's winter and I live in an apartment,…</p>
<p>I'm thinking about getting the winter tune up package at Rapid Transit Cycles (<a href="http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/about/frozen-chosen-details-pg61.htm">http://www.rapidtransitcycles.com/about/frozen-chosen-details-pg61.htm</a>). I commute daily 10 miles round trip, and I haven't really done much maintenance on my bike since I got it in October. I don't know very much about bike maintenance, don't yet have the proper tools for it, and since it's winter and I live in an apartment, there isn't really a good place to do it. It's definitely pretty grungy, and my chain has been slipping gears some.</p>
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<p>But it costs $170. I get free cleanings/lube after that until the end of March, which seems awesome. But if I had bought the package it in October, I would have gotten more for my money.</p>
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<p>Is this service worth it? Are there other bike shops that have discounts, since winter business is probably slower? What do you guys do for winter maintenance?</p>
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<p>Thanks!</p> Getting Classytag:thechainlink.org,2012-12-10:2211490:Topic:6251162012-12-10T20:38:54.957ZDoug Hayneshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DougHaynes
<p>Hey ya'll, I'm going to be doing free Sunday morning classes at Rapid Transit on North Ave.</p>
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<p>The first one is this Sunday at 10 and will cover basic bike maintenance and such. Future classes will be determined based on community interest and things I feel like teaching.</p>
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<p>If you are interested in coming to a class please contact me here or respond to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/426613050739638/" target="_blank">Ye Olde Facebook…</a></p>
<p>Hey ya'll, I'm going to be doing free Sunday morning classes at Rapid Transit on North Ave.</p>
<p></p>
<p>The first one is this Sunday at 10 and will cover basic bike maintenance and such. Future classes will be determined based on community interest and things I feel like teaching.</p>
<p></p>
<p>If you are interested in coming to a class please contact me here or respond to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/426613050739638/" target="_blank">Ye Olde Facebook Event</a>.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96799557?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/96799557?profile=original" width="300"/></a></p> Bicycle Maintenance -- Do it yourself location?tag:thechainlink.org,2011-07-18:2211490:Topic:3829812011-07-18T14:40:57.503ZJeff Blumenthalhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JeffB
<p>One of the sad parts about moving from the suburbs where I had a large garage and basement, is that my condo association takes a dim view of using dangerous chemicals and stuff in the deeded parking section of our building. The result is that all my tools, stands, etc. are at my daughter's home (many miles away) and my old bike (Fiji Suncrest with narrow tires) looks like the clunker it is. No one would want to steal it, but I do like something that looks and operates…</p>
<p>One of the sad parts about moving from the suburbs where I had a large garage and basement, is that my condo association takes a dim view of using dangerous chemicals and stuff in the deeded parking section of our building. The result is that all my tools, stands, etc. are at my daughter's home (many miles away) and my old bike (Fiji Suncrest with narrow tires) looks like the clunker it is. No one would want to steal it, but I do like something that looks and operates nicely.</p>
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<p>OK, my question is whether or not there is a place for people like myself who want to disassemble, clean, and reassemble their bikes?</p> My First Lube (Or, What Else Should I be Doing That I'm Not?)tag:thechainlink.org,2010-05-14:2211490:Topic:1834842010-05-14T20:10:00.671ZBryan Dhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BryanDunk
After diving headfirst into the world of commuter cycling this spring, I've put a few hundred miles on my bike, and I finally got around to lubing up the chain this morning.<br></br><br></br>Now, as far as bike maintenance goes, I can change a flat (though slowly), and adjust brakes, but that's about it. I noticed last week that my once sparkly chain was a very brown unhappy color, so figured it was about time to clean and lube that puppy.<br></br><br></br>To my great surprise, it made a world of difference!!…
After diving headfirst into the world of commuter cycling this spring, I've put a few hundred miles on my bike, and I finally got around to lubing up the chain this morning.<br/><br/>Now, as far as bike maintenance goes, I can change a flat (though slowly), and adjust brakes, but that's about it. I noticed last week that my once sparkly chain was a very brown unhappy color, so figured it was about time to clean and lube that puppy.<br/><br/>To my great surprise, it made a world of difference!! Maybe it was just in my head, but after cleaning and lubing my chain this morning, my bike just felt great! My cadence was smoother, I felt like I was getting more power per pedal, and it was definitely quieter. Which go me thinking:<br/><br/>What else should I be doing regularly? I keep my tires inflated to their recommended PSI, and now I'll be at least a once-a-week chain luber. But what other regular maintenance should I be perfroming on my bike?<br/> Are Pitted Cones Replacable?tag:thechainlink.org,2010-03-06:2211490:Topic:1622452010-03-06T08:30:30.610ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
I was overhauling the hubs of my mountain bike and cones on the front hub are badly pitted. I'm not sure how the inside of the hub body looks, but I'd suspect it's not in good shape either. (The bike is 3 and a half years old.)<br/>
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A couple questions:<br/>
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1. Is there a way I can test for pitting in the hub body (like the way a ballpoint pen can feel pits on cones)?<br/>
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2. If the hub body is ok, can I go to a shop with my axle and buy a cone or set of cones?
I was overhauling the hubs of my mountain bike and cones on the front hub are badly pitted. I'm not sure how the inside of the hub body looks, but I'd suspect it's not in good shape either. (The bike is 3 and a half years old.)<br/>
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A couple questions:<br/>
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1. Is there a way I can test for pitting in the hub body (like the way a ballpoint pen can feel pits on cones)?<br/>
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2. If the hub body is ok, can I go to a shop with my axle and buy a cone or set of cones? New Mechanic Courses at Rapid Transit.tag:thechainlink.org,2009-11-03:2211490:Topic:1318722009-11-03T18:56:30.222ZRigWheelshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RigWheels
Hey all, I am interested in all opinions and input about technical maintenance courses. Rapid Transit has recently entered the world of teaching and we now offer several courses to fit most eager bike wrenches.<br />
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What kind of classes are you interested in? What are good hours for you?<br />
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Check out our offerings on the Chainlink as well as Rapidtransitcycles.com, and feel free to stop in for our FREE monthly class.
Hey all, I am interested in all opinions and input about technical maintenance courses. Rapid Transit has recently entered the world of teaching and we now offer several courses to fit most eager bike wrenches.<br />
<br />
What kind of classes are you interested in? What are good hours for you?<br />
<br />
Check out our offerings on the Chainlink as well as Rapidtransitcycles.com, and feel free to stop in for our FREE monthly class. I keep breaking spokestag:thechainlink.org,2009-05-21:2211490:Topic:816892009-05-21T22:18:14.833ZTyrahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TyraRobertson
I have gone through about a spoke a week on my rear wheel for the last five weeks. I have been to two different bikes shops to try and solve the problem. Both shops say my wheel looks fine and have identified the problem as bad truing. One mechanic thought it was b/c I did not have DT spokes.<br />
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<b>I am at my wits end. Any advice for me?</b><br />
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Here's some info about my bike:<br />
--Schwinn Cream, I've had it for just over a year<br />
--Internal Shimano 3-speed (few months newer than the bike)<br />
--Spokes have…
I have gone through about a spoke a week on my rear wheel for the last five weeks. I have been to two different bikes shops to try and solve the problem. Both shops say my wheel looks fine and have identified the problem as bad truing. One mechanic thought it was b/c I did not have DT spokes.<br />
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<b>I am at my wits end. Any advice for me?</b><br />
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Here's some info about my bike:<br />
--Schwinn Cream, I've had it for just over a year<br />
--Internal Shimano 3-speed (few months newer than the bike)<br />
--Spokes have broken on both sides (not just the driver side)<br />
--The breaks I've heard have been after a bump. Today the break was as I was pedaling as I was leading off from a stopping position. It seemed to happen right as I was shifting gears but I guess that is a coincidence.<br />
--I usually ride with a pannier on the one side but it rarely has more than 5-15 pounds in it.<br />
--I have broken spokes here and there but never continuously like this.<br />
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Thank you for your time and advice!