Category Archives: Case Studies

Trek Lexa

Finally, a Trek Bicycle Lexa. Its poor owner believes she is completely incompatible with this bike, but I think she’s just been unlucky. The bike spends its time between here and UAE, so is at the mercy of baggage handlers when being transported. No matter how well packaged bikes are, accidents can happen. And so it came to pass that the front wheel would not allow itself to be extricated from its dropouts. A bit of brute force and ignorance (mine) got it free, and it quickly became apparent that the non-drive side dropout had been damaged…essentially it had been squashed, thus trapping the hub locknut. With careful application of (controlled) force, the dropout was repaired. The fact that it was a malleable aluminium fork definitely helped, and because it was the dropout’s ‘mouth’, no repairs were required to the dropout proper. A tricky one, but a safe one.

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Specialized Secteur

Another Specialized…this time a Specialized Secteur. Shimano Road Sora 2×9, SRAM road Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes and Axis wheelset. An Interim Service, supplemented by a drivetrain clean, rear gear cable renewal and a tweak to the rear hub. Ready to fly again.

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Specialized Crux Elite

Now on to a Specialized Bicycles Crux Elite. Part cyclocross monster, part road bike, some say this is the only type of bike you’ll ever need. SRAM road Apex groupset with FSA Gossamer crankset and SRAM road Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes, this is one sorted machine. An Interim Service, and a decontaminated pads and rotor and it was back with its owner (and now up for sale!)

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Giant Revel

Next up there’s a Giant Bicycles Revel that needed an Annual Service and a replacement front inner tube. If you use your bike on a regular basis, the Annual Service is a great way of keeping your bike running in tip-top condition throughout the year. Perfect for those riders who don’t ride everyday, but probably ride a couple of times a week. This Giant flew through its service with no advisories!

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Norco Valence

Time for a quick catch-up at what’s been through the doors of Andy’s Bike Clinic over the last week or so. First off, we have a lovely Norco Valence. Shimano Road Sora 2×9 with SRAM road Tektro brakes and an FSA crankset, this bike received an Interim Service along with a new KMC Chain USA 9 speed chain. Beautifully balanced bike.

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Cannondale Quick

Finally we have a Cannondale Bicycles Quick which was in need of a service. Lightly used, but stored in a damp garage over the winter meant the gears and brakes were out. The chain had also rusted quite badly. So, the chain was broken, degreased, cleaned, re-fitted and lubed. The rest of the bike was treated to an Intermediate Service meaning its ready for the impending Spring sunshine we all deserve!

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GT II Grade

Next up a Gt Bikes II Grade which sports a very natty 2×11 setup and full Shimano Cycling hydraulic brakes. Nice. It needed a bit of TLC though, and a fair bit of expenditure; replacement Shimano Road chain, Shimano Road cassette and a FSA big chain ring (Ouch!) Topped off with a trued rear wheel and an Intermediate Service to ensure everything was working as it should, it was back to mile-munching between East Lothian and Edinburgh.

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Ridley EOS

A Ridley Bikes Eos in for some gear adjustments. Don’t see many Ridleys coming through the doors, but they’re a quality piece of kit (and a road bike, rather than their normal cyclocross offerings).

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