SunnyFlorida

Way off topic
Well, I guess this is karma, of sorts, for correcting the spelling of another poster recently in another thread. However, I didn't change what he said.

Folks this is Spanish not Portuguese.

The video may have been done - maybe - by a Portuguese/Brazilian company marketing the ECO but the music was provided by a Spanish band out of Barcelona.

Ed - Sounds pretty Spanish to me too. BTW, your translation matched mine. Pretty spot on.

Frankly, I don't hear the stresses or see the differences in the spelling that would scream Portuguese.

Well, I think we've gotten pretty much off topic here. Maybe it's time to get back to it.

On Topic

Rosiebud - I think you said your hubby was handy and helping you with the bike. So it's natural to rely on him, in the beginning.

However, you may want to learn as much as you can about maintaining/adjusting your own bike. Of course leave the advanced stuff to the LBS.

There are things I do know how to do on my bike and I will attempt more advanced things, if need be. That is how you learn. However, it is also important when to give the bike to the LBS to fix. I've also learned that.

Nevertheless, I do know how to adjust the height, tilt and angle of handlebars, change and adjust the saddle, change the pedals, change a tire, etc. I've learned that from my trike and a beater bike I had briefly before giving it to my niece-in-law, who desperately needed transport for a new job. I'm learning more every day from this folder too.

jobtraklite

My only experience is with the MU P8 and Speed P8; but part of the drill is loosening the quick release at the top of the handlepost to rotate the handlebars so that the brake levers are parallel to the plane formed by the handlebars and handlepost (I forget whether you rotate them up or down). If you don't, the brake levers stick out and will hit something. This is the first thing I do, and the simplest.

The second thing is that I have to raise the handlepost as far out of the stem as it will go before falling off (another quick release). This is so the handbars drop below the hub and out of the way when folded.

rosiebud

I really don't have a problem giving the adjustment a try, but, quite honestly I have no clue where anything is, what tool to use, what screw to turn, etc.

I don't want to start fiddling with something and make it worse or possibly break it.

How can I find out how to do these things?

Do LBS have training classes on fixing bikes you think?

SunnyFlorida

You can definitely start with your local LBS. Most shops are pretty cool in telling you how to do minor stuff yourself besides the basic tools" you would need.

I think this forum has a thread that lists bike cooperatives, kitchens where they would show you how to take care of your bike. You can also google "bike cooperatives, kitchens, instruction, NYC" and see what that brings you.

I wouldn't be surprised if there is one you can go to. Hell, you live in NY. I'm sure there is one you can go too.

Count yourself lucky that you don't live in the boondocks, like me, where it is mainly DIY.

rosiebud

What is DIY?

vmaniqui

do-it-yourself

rosiebud

Being that I do live in NY, you get NOTHING FOR NOTHING, I am not going to say that people are not nice (well we all are on this forum) but a large percentage of professionals hold on to their information with their life. Unless they charge a fee for it, that is. Not everyone, but a good majority of them. BFold were very helpful on the phone when I drove them crazy with questions and a few others also but most wanted nothing to do with me when they heard I was not going to purchase one of their very expensive bikes and had questions on lower end models,

I will, however, go to a few LBS and ask the question. I am sure we would all love to hear the answers..

I can always stop one of those young, big, strong men ridding around my neighborhood and ask for help/ LOL!!!

I hope I don't look that old that they won't help poor me in distress. LOL!!

bhkyte

Hello Rosiebud, no offence intended.

My comment was intended to be a joke. As reguards cycling, I have been "corrected" by many knowledgable females on this forum!