MrJacques

Your opinion on using something like this? I'm not sure if there's also a lip to make sure you don't flatten the hook. The guy in the video that I took the screenshot from heated the rim with a blowtorch, which would weaken it, if it was heat treated during manufacturing? The dents on my wheel aren't deep enough on mine to be an issue, so I'll leave them, for now. The spacing makes me think they're from riding down some stairs.

Would clamping it work? E.g. a piece of metal on either side and then use something to apply some force from both sides?

Inflation... eish.

Thanks, that's what I also use, sometimes. Lately I've been using this instead of fabric conditioner. Dr Beckmann Odour Remover 500ml | PnP

Which antibacterial washing liquid do you use?

Anything can turn into an adventure if you are your own mechanic. It can be time consuming but also satisfying when you get it right. Youtube can be helpful, but also make it look easier than it might be for you to do. There are certain things I only service once a year and by the time the next service needs to be done, I need to relearn some of it. Having the right tools definitely helps. Cable cutters are next on my list. Take photos before disassembling, or make sure you have a diagram / video to refer to. A simple plastic shim can look like it could fit in either direction.

Coimbra are the stockists in PE.

Did you have a seized bearing at any stage?

I like this one. Not many places stock it though. Or the thicker blue version you get at Midas. Just need to dilute it a bit. Slime Pro was nice, but I'm not sure if they make it anymore.

I had contaminated brake pads and some internet advice was to heat them over an open flame, or in an oven iirc. to get rid of the contamination. They were organic and I think the heat messed up the resin and they crumbled out on the trail. I also tried brake cleaner (solvent) which could have a similar effect. Results may be different with sintered pads, but beware the risk,

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Pressfit solves this

I would not have thought about checking the limits when replacing a hanger. I assume the old one was skew / broke and may have thrown out the settings? Or maybe the new one installed differently? I think at least one of the limit screws presses against the hanger.

You weren't kidding about the sleeve! After pressing in both sides I saw it went in skew. Thankfully it didn't break (although I would have had the old one as a spare), and I was able to tap the right side of the BB out without any noticeable damage to the bearing. Managed to get it in straight on the 2nd try and the cranks turn smoothly