Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
don't know what ws in there and don't know what I got now. it was getting noisy and even a little loose so one shop last summer tightened it. well on my next ride it was still noisy and by the end of the ride it sounded like a dishwasher. I brought it another shop that after replacing it showed me it had self destructed. if yours is noisy I suspect the inards have broken even though you may still be able t ride it. it's been problem free about a year later even riding it through the winter. I just replaced the chain again, ugh and still have some chain hop so I'm bringing it in cuz I probably need another freewheel. guess it was a rough winter on the drivetrain.
Originally Posted by
irclean
I had BB problems, too.
Good to know. May just forego the BB adjustment if it's an option and tell 'em to put a new one in. I figure basic Shimano whatever should do the trick and be pretty cheap. It's been clunking around on and off for a couple months. Best just get it taken care of before the end of the month or next month when I hope to squeeze in a couple overnight/weekend bike camping/touring runs farther from civilization and bike shops! :-)
As for the chain - I recently replaced the chain. Skipped like crazy. Learned the hard way that the adage about always buying a new chain and a new cassette/freewheel at the same time is true... After a day w/ a bad skip, I got a new cassette, put it on and the chain hasn't skipped a beat since then.
Originally Posted by
irclean
I believe that both EKW in DC and I are using the
Greenfield Stabilizer. It's a great product and I highly recommend it.
That is correct. I've also got a Greenfield. The stock one had lost its rubber foot and wasn't that effective in holding up my bike when it was loaded up with a full commuting or grocery load in the old rack trunk/panniers. I love the Greenfield. Super easy to install. Beefy and strong and does a great job, even w/ new touring/utility panniers heavily loaded w/ milk and cheese from Costco. And it's made right here in North America, too, which is a good thing in my book.