Boardman
Rear hub service and a new FULL SPEED AHEAD bottom bracket for this Boardman Bikes #boardmanbikes #fsa
Read moreRear hub service and a new FULL SPEED AHEAD bottom bracket for this Boardman Bikes #boardmanbikes #fsa
Read moreThis Giant Bicycles Defy needed a new gear hanger. Thankfully, the old one had done its job by protecting both the rear derailleur and the bike frame. The chain had been shortened so the bike could serve as an impromptu singlespeed, so a new Shimano-Road Tiagra chain was fitted, along with some super comfy Profile Design bar tape and some replacement cables to boot #giantbikes #ShimanoRoad
Read moreThis Genesis Bikes came in a little the worse for wear. Shimano-MTB SLX cassette, SRAM road chainset, bottom bracket, rear derailleur pulley set and chain soon got things moving in the right direction. I also had to re-tap one of the caliper mounts as the threads had been crossed #genesisbikes #sramroad #shimanomtb #andysbikeclinic
Read moreThis Specialized Bicycles Myka earns a fair amount of its keep getting its owner to and from the base of hills and mountains. So, it had to be dependable and in good working order. Unfortunately, the front derailleur had received an impact, which meant a replacement was necessary. Fiddly would be one way of describing getting the front derailleur correctly aligned, but we got there in the end! We took the opportunity to switch out the struggling rear derailleur at the same time, so new Shimano-MTB items all round. Replacement cables courtesy of Elvedes Bike Components kept these moving smoothly and accurately. All this was rounded off with a general […]
Read moreThis Schwinn Bicycles came in, or rather was collected from Linlithgow Rail Station, in one helluva state. The back wheel had buckled and folded over on itself. Thankfully its owner was OK, although rather shaken. So, we fitted some burlier, V section hybrid wheels from The Cycle Division Ltd and mated those to a set of Schwalbe tires Land Cruisers to soak up some of the bumps on the customer’s commute. New brake pads and cables from Elvedes Bike Components and the bike’s once again fit for purpose #schwinnbikes #Elvedes #TCD
Read moreFor when you have the best father-in-law in the world. This Scott bikes Sub 40 was gifted to its new owner by his father-in-law. Not content with simply handing it over as was, we agreed on a bit of a restoration project. New Schwalbe tires Marathons and tubes, some Elvedes Bike Components cables, KMC Chain Europe chain and Raleigh Bikes grips. It’s now setup as the ultimate commuter #scottbikes #kmcchain
Read moreAnother Cannondale that had maybe seen better days was this Cujo. It had sat unused for some time, but when its owner decided it was time to start shredding again, it was booked in with Andy’s Bike Clinic. Starting off with the drivetrain, it received new SunRace wide ratio cassette, Shimano-MTB Deore chain and a Shimano-MTB Hollowtech bottom bracket. The tyres were well past their best, so some WTB Vigilantes were sourced (27.5×2.8″ of pure rubber!) and fitted. All ready to rip up the streets and trails #cannondale #WTB
Read moreThis CUBE Bikes e-bike was a little worse for wear after its winter hibernation. The chain was in a heck of a mess and was preventing the pedals from turning. So, chain, cassette and derailleur were all thoroughly cleaned, degreased and lubricated to get things moving more smoothly. I also noticed that both sets of pads were low on material and the rotors were also due for renewal. Shimano-MTB pads and rotors went on, and the Bosch eBike Systems firmware was also updated #cubebikes #boschebike
Read moreNow are you sitting comfortably, then let me tell you a tale of woe. This brand new Cannondale Topstone hadn’t even turned a pedal in anger before it needed some attention. It was knocked over whilst in the house, and the gear hanger did what it was designed to do, and snapped (saving both the frame and rear derailleur). So, replacement ordered, fitted and gears adjusted. Whilst I had the bike, I noticed both brakes were rubbing and some of the stem and bar bolts hadn’t been correctly tightened. Torque wrench to the rescue and the bike was back ready for the weekend.
Read moreIf you feel you need a little help on the hills, then a different cassette with a greater range of ratios may be your answer. This customer is in training for an event later in the year and went down this route for his Boardman Bikes. New Shimano-Road Sora medium cage rear derailleur allied with a replacement chain and new 11-34T cassette means he has more flexibility when things start heading upwards. Not the cheapest, but cheaper than buying a new bike. In some cases it’s possible to retain the existing rear derailleur assuming it has the capacity for the larger cassette.
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