I didn’t get too much done on the bike this afternoon, but I did change the chain. I’d unfortunately made the gearing a bit too low the first time around and thought it best if I moved up from the granny gear to the middle chain ring. Of course the chain I had on was a bit too short. Sigh.
Luckily I had a broken chain around and was able to use that. It was an interesting experience though. The rear freewheel is a six speed and I’d tried to put the chain on the second smallest gear. On my test ride I heard a terrible noise and…I’m on the 3rd smallest. Apparently my chain line was off. I had to adjust the wheels a bit as the chain was a wee bit too tight on that gear, but now it seems fine.
The other problems I’m having are…
1) Can’t loosen the stem…it seems rusted up
2) Rear brake needs adjustment but I don’t have the right size tools
Now I really wish I’d been able to afford that toolbox from Park…
Slower, cheaper, less useful…