What tool do I need (cassette and chainring and chain removal)?

[Subby]

@ShawnoftheDread 127687 wrote:

Dude, count the sprockets in the back.

That was easy!

[KayakCyndi]

@Vicegrip 127695 wrote:

Big cog looks shot in the picture. Cassette and chain, check and unbend the RD hanger*, clean and lube the RD and wheels, Remove the brake pads, remove the brakes and pedals. ultrasonic tank the brakes and pedals if needed, blow them clean and dry with compressed air and re-lube while still hot from the tank. Pull the brake and shift cables, blow the housings out or replace and install new cables. Blow out the brifters and lube if able and needed. Feel the bottom bracket with everything else off and service if needed. Clean up the chain rings. Feel the headset and service as needed. Reassemble everything. Tune up the shifting and set the limits. Adjust the brakes. Easy peasy, two to three hours tops working in happy hobby mode.

*evidence of a couple of good hits on the RD pivot.

Vicegrip, I wouldn’t want to you run out of projects for your “happy hobby” time. After you finish your fleet, I’d be happy to provide a few bikes (and beers) to your cause just to keep you happy. ‘Cause I’m all nice and thoughtful like that …..

[TwoWheelsDC]

@Vicegrip 127695 wrote:

Big cog looks shot in the picture. Cassette and chain, check and unbend the RD hanger*, clean and lube the RD and wheels, Remove the brake pads, remove the brakes and pedals. ultrasonic tank the brakes and pedals if needed, blow them clean and dry with compressed air and re-lube while still hot from the tank. Pull the brake and shift cables, blow the housings out or replace and install new cables. Blow out the brifters and lube if able and needed. Feel the bottom bracket with everything else off and service if needed. Clean up the chain rings. Feel the headset and service as needed. Reassemble everything. Tune up the shifting and set the limits. Adjust the brakes. Easy peasy, two to three hours tops working in happy hobby mode.

*evidence of a couple of good hits on the RD pivot.

This is where I just throw money at the problem…

[dkel]

@Vicegrip 127695 wrote:

Big cog looks shot in the picture. Cassette and chain, check and unbend the RD hanger*, clean and lube the RD and wheels, Remove the brake pads, remove the brakes and pedals. ultrasonic tank the brakes and pedals if needed, blow them clean and dry with compressed air and re-lube while still hot from the tank. Pull the brake and shift cables, blow the housings out or replace and install new cables. Blow out the brifters and lube if able and needed. Feel the bottom bracket with everything else off and service if needed. Clean up the chain rings. Feel the headset and service as needed. Reassemble everything. Tune up the shifting and set the limits. Adjust the brakes. Easy peasy, two to three hours tops working in happy hobby mode.

*evidence of a couple of good hits on the RD pivot.

Screw all this. Just buy a new bike.

[Vicegrip]

@KayakCyndi 127698 wrote:

Vicegrip, I wouldn’t want to you run out of projects for your “happy hobby” time. After you finish your fleet, I’d be happy to provide a few bikes (and beers) to your cause just to keep you happy. ‘Cause I’m all nice and thoughtful like that …..

Always have room and time for a Rule 9 rider.

Finish? What is this concept “finish”?

Bikes are easy. A frame out bike rebuild is fun and good for the soul. It is the 4 wheel contrivances I tend to play with that consume my time and test my patience.

[jrenaut]

@Vicegrip 127713 wrote:

Bikes are easy. A frame out bike rebuild is fun and good for the soul.

I have an early ’70s Falcon that I inherited from my dad. It’s in great shape but has been neglected for years. One of these days I’m going to recruit some forum members to help me rebuild it (Downtube shifters, Dismal)
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Posts like yours make me think you might be one of my target helpers…

[vvill]

@Subby 127676 wrote:

Cassette just needs to be cleaned, no? The teeth look like they are in good shape. Chainrings are old.

The big cog teeth look a bit worn in the pic but yeah I guess overall it’s not that bad, Vicegrip I’m sure will be able to tell you when he inspects. Looks like 10 speed (I have the same RD I think).

FWIW it was a lot of miles before I ever bothered regularly cleaning my chains and drive train. I don’t know if it really makes a ton of difference in terms of wear rate, but it does keep things cleaner in general – mostly my basement floor and my right leg. Also sounds nicer when you’re out riding. (One reason I like to ride SS/FG is to avoid more maintenance.)

[Vicegrip]

I like how we went from “How do I take this apart?” to “New Bike!”

[DismalScientist]

@jrenaut 127715 wrote:

(Downtube shifters, Dismal)

I’m getting old. Convert to bar ends.

[jrenaut]

@DismalScientist 127725 wrote:

I’m getting old. Convert to bar ends.

Same difference.

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