Just setup my 1st mail in bike
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 32
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Just setup my 1st mail in bike
Everything looks good except i have a few extra pieces i have no clue whats it for and there arent any insructions. I just bought the nashbar hounder and it came with a circular sticker, a very small plastic "S" and 2 very small metal nail (not sharp at all but doesnt have any thread, please see attached pictures). I have no clue what these are for. Can someone enlighten me?
2nd, the bike came with a plastic chain protector however when i move the pedals it hits it. I tried adjusting the 2 screws that its attached to, 1 in the back and 1 in the middle, however it still hits the crank. There are 3 holes on the plastic thing and the 3rd hole doesnt have thing to be mounted on. The 3rd hole is where the crank is hitting it. There isnt a frame near the 3rd hole so i have no clue how this hole can be used. Is there anyway i can fix this?
3rd the chain isnt smooth when turning the pedals backwards. I only notice this when i hand pedal it not when im riding it. Is this normal?
Thank you all for your help and looking forward to your answers.
2nd, the bike came with a plastic chain protector however when i move the pedals it hits it. I tried adjusting the 2 screws that its attached to, 1 in the back and 1 in the middle, however it still hits the crank. There are 3 holes on the plastic thing and the 3rd hole doesnt have thing to be mounted on. The 3rd hole is where the crank is hitting it. There isnt a frame near the 3rd hole so i have no clue how this hole can be used. Is there anyway i can fix this?
3rd the chain isnt smooth when turning the pedals backwards. I only notice this when i hand pedal it not when im riding it. Is this normal?
Thank you all for your help and looking forward to your answers.
Last edited by baldiesrt; 05-28-10 at 11:01 PM.
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 745
Bikes: '82 Giante super challange, 70 Gitane Tour de France, GT Gutterball
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
the 2 metal caps are for your brake cables dunno about the other things, chain too tight maybe? assuming fixed gear
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Up
Posts: 4,695
Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 305 Post(s)
Liked 2,038 Times
in
604 Posts
it looks like the chain guard is too far forward.
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Central CA
Posts: 1,414
Bikes: A little of everything
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 7 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Try your local shop for the missing plastic piece that holds your chainguard in place. All of those newer plastic chainguards come with very similar hardware.
As said before, those 'nails' get crimped onto the ends of your brake cables (otherwise they unwind).
The s-curve might be to clip your brake cables together, for neatness' sake.
Its hard to judge your chain from here, but its probably ok as long as your cranks and cog/lockring are tight. You DID tighten your cog and locking, right?
As said before, those 'nails' get crimped onto the ends of your brake cables (otherwise they unwind).
The s-curve might be to clip your brake cables together, for neatness' sake.
Its hard to judge your chain from here, but its probably ok as long as your cranks and cog/lockring are tight. You DID tighten your cog and locking, right?
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: boston, ma
Posts: 2,896
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
adjust the chain tension to the tight spot, cheap chain rings. s plastic piece is to hold the cables together, i just throw them away. metal bits are cable end caps