Gergwheel1647545492 Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I have 2 bicycles that need adjustments and lubed. Would rather pay someone here than some corporation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I need my brakes adjusted too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I'm hearing all the bike shops are backed WAY up from the shutdown. Everyone got bored, got their bikes out, broke shit, and now it's waiting for service. Check with Dave from Big Fans he does a lot of his own basic maintenance, might be able to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 I can completely get behind supporting someone on here. Also many bike shops are still very small to small businesses; often only having 1 location. The corporate joints should be really obvious to spot; REI, Trek (are these fully corporate or franchise?), Performance Bike (out of business). Those are all of the big corporation ones that jump out at me when I do a Google Maps search for Bike Shop. Bike source has maybe 3 locations. I was Very unimpressed when I went bike shopping there once, granted that was over 10 years ago, but it was enough for me to never bother going back. Roll has maybe 4 locations, but I've been very impressed with how knowledgeable and friendly their staff has been whenever I've been in their stores. Still a relatively small operation in the grand scheme of things. I would roughly guess every other shop I'm looking at when I search for bike shop is a locally owned 1 shop operation with usually just a few employees. These people usually have a strong passion for what they are doing. Bike shops are definitely not high profit operations and a good place to spend your money if you want to support small local businesses. Of course like everything that doesn't guarantee quality so do your research or get good recommendations. My go to would have been the bike shop up the street (the name is blanking me), but the owner had some serious health issues and the place closed. I have a good friend who is much more serious that I am have good experiences at Bear Wheels. I don't know anything about this one, other than they have a perfect google review rating and are in New Albany if you were still out that way. https://g.page/veloscience?share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Westerville Bike Shop was always really great to us. I wouldn't hesitate to send someone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 PM me with some specifics. I still have some of my (now very) old tools from my bike shop days. Lack of time is the biggest hurdle, but may be able to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 One down in Grove City gets a lot of good reviews (Unsure pricing and how busy): Heritage Cycles Just sharing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 PM me with some specifics. I still have some of my (now very) old tools from my bike shop days. Lack of time is the biggest hurdle, but may be able to help you out. Any good videos or advice on adjusting a derailer? My daughters bike keeps popping the chain and I don’t know why. Works about 90% of the time but nice in a while it just pops off the front (single) sprocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) Park Tools has a really good repair how to site. https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help P.S. Maybe I'm not thinking about it correctly or don't understand well enough, but my intuition tells me that is less likely to be a rear derailleur issue and more likely to be a worn chain/sprocket issue. https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/when-to-replace-a-chain-on-a-bicycle Edited July 3, 2020 by Trouble Maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Cyclist connection off 33 and gender is great. They tuned my bike up cheap and its been so smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Any good videos or advice on adjusting a derailer? My daughters bike keeps popping the chain and I don’t know why. Works about 90% of the time but nice in a while it just pops off the front (single) sprocket. Clean and lube the pivots/springs that holds tension on the chain. Also, clean/lube the chain and check for any stiff/stuck links. Clean/degrease (Brake clean/carb cleaner) apply WD40/Blaster, work through full range of motion, lube with 3 in 1 oil, gun lube - just a light oil of some type. Be sure to visually inspect/feel for any looseness in the crank bearings and or bent sprocket or teeth. As far as adjustment, there are two travel limit screws, shift into the lowest gear, be sure derailleur is aligned with the gear (look closely and you will see one of the screws against a "stop" - adjust it - if needed). Repeat with other screw on top gear. Check to be sure bike will still shift into highest and lowest gear - if adjusted too tight, the chain will balk/delay moving into the top/bottom gears. If so, looses adjusting screw for that gear slightly so it shifts smoothly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Park Tools has a really good repair how to site. https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help P.S. Maybe I'm not thinking about it correctly or don't understand well enough, but my intuition tells me that is less likely to be a rear derailleur issue and more likely to be a worn chain/sprocket issue. https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/when-to-replace-a-chain-on-a-bicycle Derailleur adjustment, not as likely. Dirty and sticking derailleur/stuck chain link - possibly. Wear is rarely an issue on bike sprockets - they (typically) just don't get enough use. Bent sprocket, maybe, but tends to be more consistent in dropping chains. Chains with a stuck link - common, but tens to also click/clunk as they go through the derailleur too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 What kinds of bikes? I do most of my own maintenance and work on my road bikes. I'm near Easton and could probably figure it out if they're not cheap Walmart bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 It’s a new Walmart bike and the FIL paid to have Wally put it together so it’s likely not adjusted right. It seems to me there is a catch in the derailleur and it isn’t keeping tension on the chain right. Thanks for the tips, I’ll see what I can figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Good friend of mine has a mobile bike repair. Will pick up your bike do the repairs and bring it back to ya. http://ricksbicycleservice.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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