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by **Sylv** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:18 pm

Come on, Sean. Do a search and post that photo of Cindy after the race :-)

by **Sylv** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 8:49 pm

Andrew, the bastard cog won't budge. Even though I'm pushing the right way. Might try have it done at Butlers on Sat with the proper tool.

by **Snoop Doug** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:07 pm

Sylv - I hope you get it fixed - that is one FUNKY bike, it's be a shame if it was funked for Sunday :shock:

by **Andrew G** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:30 pm

Shame Sylv, it is a standard step down reverse thread lockring isn't it? It might just need a bit more "persuading", not sure how much leverage you get with a specific lockring tool unless it has a really long handle. I've certainly seen more than one mechanic use the hammer method. When I do them you do have to give it a fair old whack a few times, it then just suddenly goes and spins off easily.

by **mrP(Boonen)VT** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:31 am

What???? use a Jeremy Clarkson spanner.....surely not.

Sylv,
What is it that won't undo?

Guru

by **Andrew G** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:02 am

Lockring Paul. I always use a small flat balded screwdriver and a hammer. Works a treat and you can get it really tight, few taps/whacks on each notch. Only need to get a new lockring avery once in a while if you change sprocket a lot, and they're only about Â£1 if the shops charges you at all.

by **mrP(Boonen)VT** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:10 am

Does he know it's a left hand thread :wink:

Best method I have found is an old fashioned pipe wrench. Grips securely, with plenty of leverage and doesn't damage it.

Sylv, will you be at Beer Circus tonight?
I could bring it along if you want

by **Sylv** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:49 am

Hi all,
There's a chance I'll be in Lyon at the weekend as my grandad passed away last night.
If anyone's up for taking my entry to the Bec, please let me know and I'll check if the organiser is ok with that. Just make sure you don't finish last.
Thanks

by **kieran** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:52 am

Sylv, I'll have to go along just to see your rear hub, is it a white industies one? How exactly does it work to adjust chain line and tension (guess by rotating the hub around a bit)?

by **Sylv** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:05 am

Yes you are right kieran, although it would be ok with a standard hub on the Klein as it has horizontal dropouts.
I'm not sure I'll be around now though, see previous post - I'll let you know here when I know.

by **-Adam-** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:19 am

Sorry to hear that Sylv, I'll take your entry if its going spare...

by **kieran** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:33 pm

Sylv, sorry to hear about your Grandad.

by **Andrew G** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:21 pm

It's a CTT event Marco, still don't think they are swapable though.

by **Andrew G** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:26 pm

Don't worry the RRA are still the RRA :wink:

.

by **Jon H** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 2:32 pm

And nobody gives a F about BC.

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