Squeaky Chains http://squeakychains.com Community Bicycle Shop Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mobile Friendly Website! http://squeakychains.com/mobile-friendly-website/ http://squeakychains.com/mobile-friendly-website/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:41:15 +0000 admin http://squeakychains.com/?p=1209

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]]> http://squeakychains.com/mobile-friendly-website/feed/ 0 Don’t park your bike for too long http://squeakychains.com/dont-park-your-bike-for-too-long/ http://squeakychains.com/dont-park-your-bike-for-too-long/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:25:10 +0000 admin http://squeakychains.com/?p=1132 Working along side the police we recover abandoned and unclaimed bikes, this one has been left a bit too long though..

A boy left his bike chained to a tree when he went away to war in 1914. He never returned, leaving the tree no choice but to grow around the bike.

I found it here

 

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There are certain things to watch out for. We had a gentleman come in to the shop with a frame that he bought online for £300. On close inspection it was bent and not worth £20. Bikes can look great on the internet but there is no substitute for casting your eye over a bike that’s right in front of you.

So bear these four tips in mind an you might just pick yourself up a real bargain.

Things to do before you buy the bike:

1 Check the frame is not bent.

This is a simple visual examination. If the frame is bent it indicates that the bike has been seriously damaged.
Don’t buy the bike.

2. Check Seat post is moveable – you are not going to be the same height as the previous owner
so you need to check that you can adjust the saddle height.

to do this loosen the bolt which is securing the seat post to the frame.

After you have done this you should be able to adjust the seat post height with ease.
If not the seat is stuck – consider buying a different bike.

3. Check if the Head set is seized up.

Take a 6 mm Allen key, fit it into the head set bolt, firmly hit with a rubber or wooden mallet. The bolt should turn and you will be able to move the handle bars independently of the front wheel.

4. Check Bottom bracket

Either side of the bike hold in your hands the crank arms (the part that the pedals are attached to).

Try moving it. If there is any sideways play or movement it indicates the bottom bracket needs servicing and possibly needs replacing which will be an extra cost.

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He raised £790.
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(altough Helder is not very happy with his pic showing his bald patch hihihi)

Hannah from South London Press came and visited us and now we are on the newspaper!! Exciting times!

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Nigel gives out tips for good bicycle maintainance here every week so keep checking back here to see his latest piece of advice for getting the best out of your bicycle.]]>  

 

Previous weekly tips include :

  • Are there any missing or broken spokes  ?– if any spokes are broken it’s important to replace them .
  • Is  your saddle at the right height and bolted tightly ? :  Your leg should be almost fully straight at the bottom of a pedal stroke.
  • While pedaling, click through all your gears . If the gears aren’t smooth or make unexpected noises, visit your bike shop.
  • Don’t forget to sterilise your water bottle at least twice a year.
  • Remember your A.B.C.
    AIR – make sure your tyres are the correct pressure, BRAKES – make sure they are working, CONTROL – make sure your steering is OK
  • In snowy weather deflate the tyres for maximum tread.
]]> http://squeakychains.com/hello-world-2/feed/ 0 Repairs http://squeakychains.com/repairs/ http://squeakychains.com/repairs/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 18:42:19 +0000 Vince http://localhost:8888/squeaky_chain/?p=87 We are very proud our personalised, friendly and value for money service .

You can be sure that you and your bike will receive a warm welcome at the workshop.

]]> Pit Stop MINI SERVICE STANDARD SERVICE FULL SERVICE Price FREE £39 £65 £99 Inspection & Cost Estimate Tyres checked and inflated Safety Check and bolt tightening Wheels removed and re-fitted Wheel bearings Adjusted Wheels trued Brakes Adjusted / parts fitted Gears Adjusted, indexed/parts fitted Drive train Lubrication Wheels trued Headset Checked and adjusted Bike Cleaned and Lubricated Bottom Bracket Removed, re greased and replaced Hubs cleaned regreased Headset cleaned and regreased, adjusted ]]> http://squeakychains.com/repairs/feed/ 0 Visit Us http://squeakychains.com/visit-us/ http://squeakychains.com/visit-us/#comments Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:56:06 +0000 Vince http://localhost:8888/squeaky_chain/?p=59 Come and see Squeaky Chains for your self.
We are open Monday to Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm.

We are located at:
33 Rushworth St
Southwark
London
SE1 0RB


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