CAAD4 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Whilst we're at it, where can I buy a tyre of this sort?Bob I have a new unused set. I sent you a PM. Eddy Gordo and TNT1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 26, 2020 Share Bob I have a new unused set. I sent you a PM.I replies to pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewaldsss Posted October 27, 2020 Share Picked up this morning - 1st test tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted October 27, 2020 Share ...picked up a Park Tool speed-link chain splitter tool; i did teach myself how to do it with pump plyers, but it was fiddly, so bought the right tool for the job! Around R295; the cheaper alternative tool was only R40 less, so went for Park!Chris MajG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 27, 2020 Share Zef bly Zef and I'm from the East Rondt.At least we not from the faaaar east rand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted October 27, 2020 Share ...picked up a Park Tool speed-link chain splitter tool; i did teach myself how to do it with pump plyers, but it was fiddly, so bought the right tool for the job! Around R295; the cheaper alternative tool was only R40 less, so went for Park!ChrisParktools are class but a shoelace is lighter and cheaper Steven Knoetze (sk27) and MORNE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted October 27, 2020 Share Parktools are class but a shoelace is lighter and cheaperAfter my tools and stuff i carried on my bike went missing when it got appropriated...i just reverted to this method...works fine, just slightly more faffing involved than with a proprietary tool. a long cable tie works too. Edited October 27, 2020 by morneS555 Hairy and TyronLab 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 27, 2020 Share After my tools and stuff i carried on my bike went missing when it got appropriated...i just reverted to this method...works fine, just slightly more faffing involved than with a proprietary tool. a long cable tie works too.2.5mm thick weed eater cord also works. Whilst cleaning the bike during lockdown I remembered the shoe lace trick and the weed eater cord was all I had at my disposal, there is now a 300mm long piece of it in my cycling tools tool box. Long Wheel Base, Hairy, DJR and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted October 27, 2020 Share 2.5mm thick weed eater cord also works. Whilst cleaning the bike during lockdown I remembered the shoe lace trick and the weed eater cord was all I had at my disposal, there is now a 300mm long piece of it in my cycling tools tool box. Sounds like a much better option than shoelaces. I've always found shoelaces have a bit too much elasticity to it. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted October 27, 2020 Share How long before someone starts posting bikes purchased from Cash Crusaders here? Edited October 27, 2020 by Long Wheel Base Wayne pudding Mol, Hairy, Escapee.. and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted October 27, 2020 Share After my tools and stuff i carried on my bike went missing when it got appropriated...i just reverted to this method...works fine, just slightly more faffing involved than with a proprietary tool. a long cable tie works too. I have always used long-nose pliers to do this. Just pinch the link on the two "fixed" sides diagonally across from each other. Also, slightly-related major shout-out to SRAM with the derailleur cage locking pin. Man, for a guy that takes both wheels and chain off for every wash (once a week, basically) that thing kicks so much ass and is so simple. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted October 27, 2020 Share I have always used long-nose pliers to do this. Just pinch the link on the two "fixed" sides diagonally across from each other. Also, slightly-related major shout-out to SRAM with the derailleur cage locking pin. Man, for a guy that takes both wheels and chain off for every wash (once a week, basically) that thing kicks so much ass and is so simple.I couldnt get the long nose pliers into the 11 spd chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyronLab Posted October 27, 2020 Share I couldnt get the long nose pliers into the 11 spd chain I grip 'em on the outside ends. Slack chain, fold it so that the link you're breaking is perpendicular to both the others, then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didi Posted October 27, 2020 Share To scare to show the cash convert bikes Someone mighy say that was my bike stolen last weekLolHow long before someone starts posting bikes purchased from Cash Crusaders here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted October 27, 2020 Share So, wifey said we must out up our Christmas list and I've only got an option of 2 presents I want. WrightJnr, ChrisF, Escapee.. and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajG Posted October 27, 2020 Share Parktools are class but a shoelace is lighter and cheaper*opens up google to find this trick* Chris_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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