Reply To: Why are Jacks / Lifts / Stands so Overpriced?
I’ve never had a new bike. Always bought used, rode hard bikes. Unfortunately, unlike back yonder here I don’t have my own workshop. My Brother (Not blood related. Ride or Die Brother) inherited all my tools when we moved. We relocated with only two checked bags each. I’m slowly building back up my toolbox.
The biggest struggle acclimating to Scottish/ U.K. life is “Where the hell do I buy stuff”. Automotive parts and accessories just aren’t readily available over here and just about everything I need has to be got online.
I spent the afternoon installing new rear shocks only to discover the tire gauge I bought online doesnt fit the Schrader valve on my wheels or suspension dampers. I keep running into seized bolts, and was unable to remove the front drive pulley because I don’t have a big enough socket nor a breaker bar. I don’t even know what size socket I need.
So I can’t tune my rear shocks. (which is a two-man job anyway) I can’t prep the bike for the chain conversion today for lack of specific tools. My front suspension is making a noise now like it’s dry or a worn seal and I really don’t want to have to rebuild my forks.
To top it off, I’m doing all this work outdoors in a shared car park … it’s been a long day.
Do you happen to know if there is a PDF or video guide for the X chain conversion installation?
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