While searching for some stuff found this,
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Monday, July 16, 2007
Do It Yourself
So, here is the the homemade tool for headsets.
It's basically a half inch threaded rod cut to length with two nuts and washers. It's important to use rougly 7 washers aside. I say this as if you have less the washers will bend and twist.
After crashing a couple of times and ripping chunks out of my saddle I took Duct Tape to the problem. So I now have maybe another 6 months of life out of it before I need to replace it for real.
It's basically a half inch threaded rod cut to length with two nuts and washers. It's important to use rougly 7 washers aside. I say this as if you have less the washers will bend and twist.
After crashing a couple of times and ripping chunks out of my saddle I took Duct Tape to the problem. So I now have maybe another 6 months of life out of it before I need to replace it for real.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Bad Air
Hooked up with my buddy Marshall, the owner of Madman Tours. Only his second ride after being doored in April, $4,000 of bike damage. He's back and riding ok. Just needs a couple more rides to get his flow back.
After riding for 3 hours enede up at the DJ's and hung out. Tried some riding of the Rythmm Section and just wasn't feeling it today.
Was a bit down with the fact that wasn't feeling the flow but what was worse was the feeling of bad air from the rest of the guy's there. There was no energy or motivation from the whole bunch. It seemed very negative and draining, like a funeral. What a waste that is. Why go to a place that makes people feel good and have fun to sit miserable and unhappy?
That is a waste of life. I left as I realized that it was bad and would mentally drag me down. My goal has been to let less of that happen around me.
And so far it is working.
After riding for 3 hours enede up at the DJ's and hung out. Tried some riding of the Rythmm Section and just wasn't feeling it today.
Was a bit down with the fact that wasn't feeling the flow but what was worse was the feeling of bad air from the rest of the guy's there. There was no energy or motivation from the whole bunch. It seemed very negative and draining, like a funeral. What a waste that is. Why go to a place that makes people feel good and have fun to sit miserable and unhappy?
That is a waste of life. I left as I realized that it was bad and would mentally drag me down. My goal has been to let less of that happen around me.
And so far it is working.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Dirt Bag Tools
Well, installed a new WTB Momentum headset. The old Race Face bearings are shot and need to find replacements.
So checked out the Blue Collar MTB site,
http://bluecollarmtb.com/
And found this do it yourself headset tool,
http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/09/14/homemade-headset-cup-press-for-under-6-bucks/
It took a bit of work to get it to work. Had to get out the round file and remove a small amount of paint from inside the head tube. One thing I discovered is that you need about 7 washers aside to limit bending of the washers. I say this as depending on how the headset fits it may be a bit tight.
So checked out the Blue Collar MTB site,
http://bluecollarmtb.com/
And found this do it yourself headset tool,
http://bluecollarmtb.com/2006/09/14/homemade-headset-cup-press-for-under-6-bucks/
It took a bit of work to get it to work. Had to get out the round file and remove a small amount of paint from inside the head tube. One thing I discovered is that you need about 7 washers aside to limit bending of the washers. I say this as depending on how the headset fits it may be a bit tight.
Macgyver
Have come up with a solution to the headset problem. Going out to get in a ride and a stop at my local Home Depot for parts. this should be fun.
Why is it that something so simple as a headset swap becomes such aa exercise?
Why is it that something so simple as a headset swap becomes such aa exercise?
Friday, July 13, 2007
Stupid Headsets!!!!!
Had a fun day evening of DJing after doing a moving job. All was good and great till on the subway home noticed my headset was a little stiff. No panic as I know I have another sitting waiting at the house.
Well, after 30 minutes of work I discover that for some reason the headset won't fit. WTF! I specifically odered an inch and an eighth headset. It's a good WTB one and it don't fit. Yet the old race face one fits no problem. The only thing that I can think off is that the paint on the headset is getting in the way.
Guess it's another day with a shitty bearing.
Well, after 30 minutes of work I discover that for some reason the headset won't fit. WTF! I specifically odered an inch and an eighth headset. It's a good WTB one and it don't fit. Yet the old race face one fits no problem. The only thing that I can think off is that the paint on the headset is getting in the way.
Guess it's another day with a shitty bearing.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Kids Are The Future
Saw this yesterday while running around doing errands. Made my day.
Another day of riding and working on the skills. Though have come to realize that I need to get a new helmet to replace my old XC style lid. Right now looking at the Fox Flux,
From some people I know who have used them have good things to say about them. Plus they are cheaper then the Giro versions.
Right now waiting for some parts in the mail to add to the ride.
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