Category Archives: Maintenance

Clarice goes under the knife

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Clarice, my Brompton bicycle, was not keeping too well last week.  As I pedaled to work, I noticed strange clicking sounds, and a general difficulty to shift, pedal, and fold her up smoothly.  Luckily, Portapedal Bike, the shop from which … Continue reading →

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Bike Repair Stand Unleashed

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

I had previously posted about my fear of opening my Christmas gift, the bicycle repair stand.  Well, with some motivation from readers and tweeters, I was empowered to finally unleash it from the box last weekend.  I was ready for … Continue reading →

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A Daunting Proposition

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

For Christmas, my family usually “asks for” things that they want.  It is not an ideal situation, but it works for us.  This past Christmas, I asked for a bike repair stand, and I did indeed receive a nice one … Continue reading →

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Wheel Locking Issues

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

All too frequently, I have been noticing that suddenly, the resistance involved with pedaling slowly increases, in spite of riding on not-so-hilly terrain.  And then, the rear wheel just completely locks up.  The first time this happened, I actually carried … Continue reading →

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Tinkering with Belle

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

If you have been following the Belle chronicles, you will remember that I had a bit of a fender bender the other night during my ride to the company holiday party.  I later realized that it was actually the front … Continue reading →

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