Originally Posted by BeeTL

Me too!


I inflated the tires on my wife's bike, so she's happy for now .

On my bike, here's an update:

I removed the rack and kickstand, removed all of the reflectors, and added the reflective tape. Also, I got a Mity 8 computer and picked up a pair of puncture resistant Specialized 1.5" tires and installed all of that.

When I was at the LBS I asked if they had on old set of Alivio 7 speed shifters lying around. They said no, but suggested prior to replacing them that I disconnect the cables, disassemble the exterior case, zap the guts with WD40, clean out all the crud (it looks like there were caterpillars living in there at one point), lube and reassemble. Voila - my front derailleur works!

Now all I have to do is ride!!!

Originally Posted by Rowan

Absolutely no reflection on you Raiyn, and I've been around these forums long enough to know that YOU know what you're talking about.

It was more a warning to others new to cycling (weren't we all once) who think: "Oh yeah, this can't be too hard, and I'll save a bundle of LBS dollars".

And in fact, it was as I had suspected.

Glad you were on hand and so willingly able to help him out and set him on gaining some wrenching knowledge.

<sucking up off>

The lack of grease in hubs, particularly, when bikes are delivered from the factory is always a worry. I always strip and repack on new hubs just to satisfy myself that there is enough there.