What's your most neglected bike? (that still works)
What's your most neglected bike? (that still works)
I was out in the snow and ice today on my trusty old Saracen mountain bike that I've had since I bought it new in 1995. And I thought in the 23 years I've owned this bike, I've done no maintenance on it whatsoever! Never had it serviced, never changed the cassette or chain or brake blocks, gear cables anything. But it still works! The front derailleur cable snapped but I can't be bothered fixing it! It's in the middle ring so OK. The rear derailleur works fine.
The only thing I've done to the bike is swapped the nobbly tyres for slicks as I don't ride it off road any more. What's your record for most neglected bike that still works?
The only thing I've done to the bike is swapped the nobbly tyres for slicks as I don't ride it off road any more. What's your record for most neglected bike that still works?
Re: What's your most neglected bike? (that still works)
My old Emmelle Clipper GT12?
Used as a matter of routine from 85-86 onwards, occasionally still picked it up and used it '94, , '95, '02. It had 1-2 replacement tyres, but otherwise would have gone on for years (Steel rims, chain 3-4 times the weight of a modern chain, chainwheel etc never replaced). I finally had to accept in '07-'08 that I hadn't used it for 5 years, it was never going to be used again and it was pointless paying to have it in storage while cycling abroad for a year.
So it went to the recycling centre
Used as a matter of routine from 85-86 onwards, occasionally still picked it up and used it '94, , '95, '02. It had 1-2 replacement tyres, but otherwise would have gone on for years (Steel rims, chain 3-4 times the weight of a modern chain, chainwheel etc never replaced). I finally had to accept in '07-'08 that I hadn't used it for 5 years, it was never going to be used again and it was pointless paying to have it in storage while cycling abroad for a year.
So it went to the recycling centre
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My MTB its nearly 3 weeks since I cleaned it and oiled the chain.
NUKe
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RSW16 in the shed.
Not been ridden by me or anyone for a few years ......................... and the rear wheel for it is in a different shed.
It was a barn find, and I cleaned it up and all it needed was a new chain, but the bike has been almost forgotten now but i did ride it quite a bit locally.
Not been ridden by me or anyone for a few years ......................... and the rear wheel for it is in a different shed.
It was a barn find, and I cleaned it up and all it needed was a new chain, but the bike has been almost forgotten now but i did ride it quite a bit locally.
Mick F. Cornwall
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Thorn Rohloff tandem, not used for two years or more. I modified a solo bike that my wife uses and she likes it so much that sitting on the back of a tandem no longer appeals.
Re: What's your most neglected bike? (that still works)
pwa wrote:Thorn Rohloff tandem, not used for two years or more. I modified a solo bike that my wife uses and she likes it so much that sitting on the back of a tandem no longer appeals.
2015 (or 2014?) Genesis Tour de Fer, bought when I thought I might get round to trying some camping. Too heavy and sluggish to be fun in normal use.
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hmmm.... probably my hybrid. It's decked out for winter, but hasn't seen much use this year.
I've had it since 1993. It's seen a few miles (10 000?), though, and has had a whole new drive train and a few new chains. It's also had brake pads and cables. The wheels, brakes, headset, forks, shifters, BB, cranks, and pedals are original. The headset and BB have never been serviced. I do check periodically that they are functioning correctly.
I've had it since 1993. It's seen a few miles (10 000?), though, and has had a whole new drive train and a few new chains. It's also had brake pads and cables. The wheels, brakes, headset, forks, shifters, BB, cranks, and pedals are original. The headset and BB have never been serviced. I do check periodically that they are functioning correctly.
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I would like to think that I show all my bikes an equal degree of neglect, it's important not to have favourites .
I have heard rumour that handlebar tape can be replaced rather than simply rewound, is this true?
I have heard rumour that handlebar tape can be replaced rather than simply rewound, is this true?
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Our tandem, because mrs si will only go for short flat rides in the good weather so doesnt need much maintence.
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Focus mountain bike, bought in 2007 used regularly until 2010, then I discovered road biking! It's now adorned with cobwebs.
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Si wrote:Our tandem, because mrs si will only go for short flat rides in the good weather so doesnt need much maintence.
Our Dawes discovery tandem goes out almost every day. >6000 miles annual average milage. So no time for cleaning as it always get dirty the next ride. My maintenance regime is breakdown maintenance only and it is waiting for the good weather and the clearance of the road salt before I replace the cassette, chain, rear derailleur jockey wheels, bottom brackets, chainrings, brake blocks and I may even replace the insulating tape with proper handlebar tape.
And i'm too embarressed to post a picture on here
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At the last count:- Peugeot 531 pro, Dawes Discovery Tandem, Dawes Kingpin X3, Raleigh 20 stowaway, 1965 Moulton deluxe, Falcon K2 MTB dropped bar tourer, Rudge Bi frame folder, Longstaff trike conversion on a Giant XTC 840
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beat this one for sale on Ebay - price has gone down to £600 now
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-RALEIGH-LENTON-CLUBMAN-1949-ROAD-BIKE-REYNOLDS-531/263540990099?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-RALEIGH-LENTON-CLUBMAN-1949-ROAD-BIKE-REYNOLDS-531/263540990099?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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My lovely TREK 1.2 in metallic red ..... lightest bike i own by a mile but it's only the SPA and the BTwin that ever see the road.
My mum bought it for me as a pressie ..... well actually her estate did ....
My mum bought it for me as a pressie ..... well actually her estate did ....
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Be more Mike.
The road goes on forever.
Be more Mike.
The road goes on forever.
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Neglected as in 'not ridden' or
neglected as in 'ridden but not maintained'....?
cheers
neglected as in 'ridden but not maintained'....?
cheers
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Neglected as in not maintained, then when you do get it out, works fine.
The only maintenance allowed is pumping up the tyres!
The only maintenance allowed is pumping up the tyres!