Originally Posted by 2manybikes
Thanks Machka.
No problem ... but I'm not recommending just leaving your bicycles to fall apart!! (Don't do what I do!) I really need to learn how to do more repairs, and should probably pay more attention to things before I run into trouble. Even today, I was riding my Mongoose mtn bike and noticed an odd knocking noise and a strange bumpy feeling. I couldn't see anything wrong, but I really should check it before I start commuting with that bicycle.