http://stravaiger.com/blog/tags/shimano/ Recent content in Shimano on eBothy Blog Hugo en-us Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://stravaiger.com/blog/2008/12/22/mechanics-and-physics-all-in-one-day/ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://stravaiger.com/blog/2008/12/22/mechanics-and-physics-all-in-one-day/ <p>Being about 65 miles from the nearest bike shop means I have to be self sufficient in the repair dept. but the latest job has seen the winter bike off the road for a few months as it needs a freehub overhaul. Getting the wheel to Off Beat Bikes in Fort William meant planning ahead to get a cheap bus ticket as the ferry/train combo is too restrictive at this time of year, so I never got round to it. Today though, I resolved to hit Kyle in the search for a monster adjustable spanner and as luck would have it, the Western Tool truck was in town and I managed to get a foot-long corker for 20 quid. Back at the eBothy shed, I wrapped the chain whip round the cogs, stuck in the gizmo and clamped The Monster onto it. A few huffs, puffs and groans and the job was done. Cogs off, axle and bearings out and cleaned. They&rsquo;re now drying after their citrus bath, awwww!</p>