A Saturday night well spent...

[TopFuel]

Unfortunately I wasn't drinking beer, but I was able to do something quite epic:

- Completely stripped rear triangle and serviced my entire bike expect headset/fork

- Upgraded to 10sp Shadow+ derailleur and XT shifters and SLX chain and cassette

- Learnt a helluva lot about how my bike works

[DoubleDee]

Well I rode Transbaviaans in the wind and rain, my team finished just before midnight, a lot better than what you were doing! Lol

[DoubleDee]

Well I rode Transbaviaans in the wind and rain, my team finished just before midnight, a lot better than what you were doing! Lol

[Swart Kat]

Hope that while you were stripping the triangle that you also replaced all bearings?

[Vetseun]

Looks as if it could have been very relaxing.

[Ysterperd]

Well done mate, after action - satisfaction, now go ride.

[TopFuel]

Indeed it was relaxing. I didn't replace the bearings because I dont have new ones and also wanna do a bit more research first. Will probably tackle that when I service my shock and fork. Also want to replace the bearing in the bb (as opposed to repacking it with grease) with a sealed bearing ala the top tech q'n'a sticky.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Well done, nothing like learning how something works and knowing how to fix it.

Dont need to brag about doing +200km even when it's not relevant.

Bearings replacement is a good idea, will need bearing puller though although there are many diy options too.

[rvdm1]

Well done, nothing like learning how something works and knowing how to fix it.

 

Agreed. Being a student I always end up taking my bike apart in the middle of a test week, it's much more fun than having to study.

[HeartCoppi]

dude, that room needs a serious spring clean

[TopFuel]

dude, that room needs a serious spring clean

 

Yup, it certainly does. Way too much stuff in there at the moment.

[Cassie]

Yup, it certainly does. Way too much stuff in there at the moment.

 

I'd rather clean /fix /tinker on my bike than clean out my garage...

[Nancy Drew]

Nice work Topfuel, I'm really surprised that nobody has flamed you for the Q20 in one of the pics.... just saying

[SwissVan]

Nice work Topfuel, I'm really surprised that nobody has flamed you for the Q20 in one of the pics.... just saying

 

Well now u mention flaming....topfuels workshop is a bit of a shambles...