Overhauling your old bike
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http://www.londoncyclist.co.uk/maintenance/overhauling-old-bike-pt1/ - Part 1 of a guide to restoring an old bike. In this part I tackle replacing an old rusted chain that has stretched. This is an easy and cheap replacement and a good place to start when overhauling an old bike. On the London Cyclist blog I've got a list of the gear you'll need as well as links as to where to get it and recommendations. Overhauling an old bike is something anyone can do and it doesn't have to mean you spend a fortune. Once restored the old bike is much more of a joy to ride. Squeak free, clean and efficient. If you enjoy this video about overhauling an old bike then please hit the like button!
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I had a horrible experience with Finish Line wet lube, it attracted dirt and grime like a magnet.
Did it work properly for you?
Maybe I was using it wrong, or putting too much, anyhow I switched to the dry kind. -
You have a very 'British Military' voice.
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I like the two bottles of mind lubricant.
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That was one rusty chain!
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Is this your bike? He is ready. No problems.
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Thanks this is very useful
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nice one (video) my friend!! show as more with new bikes....MTB full suspenssion(sry my english)
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lol, still tho jam on a blunt with some good tunes while repairing ur whip is fun
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Thanks Justmeted1969 - I think you are right - there isn't as much content in this video as I'd like and we're actually soon going to be working with someone to produce some much higher quality videos for everyone.
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Great video. Only thing I'd suggest different is that while you did talk about cleaning the bike with de-greaser, etc, you should mention that it's super important to clean all the gunk out of the cassette and the front cogs before putting on the new chain. Maybe mention how to lube it properly, too.
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Alcohol to repair a bike. That is a much better Idea than pot because you tend to work a lot slower
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I didn't know it required jack daniels to overhaul a bike :D
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@SATURDAYateSUNDAY not much you can do - just stick it in there and battle through the symptoms!
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@HLaB75 A good suggestion. I kind of assumed people would know this as it says on the chain checker packaging. But I've added to the video to be sure.
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When you show the chain checker you may like to explain the difference between the 0.75% side and the 1% side. ie at 0.75% the chain is worn but won't have done any damage to the cassette; at 1% the chain is very worn/ liable to snap and will most likely have done to the cassette.
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