tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874556847747069344.post2561220768164287533..comments2011-04-04T01:05:58.481-07:00Comments on the.bottom.bracket: Epic FailCyclosaur and Punk Bicycle Robothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06329608188996822607noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874556847747069344.post-50554455871484180952009-05-09T05:37:00.000-07:002009-05-09T05:37:00.000-07:00Mr. Balls,
I did attempt the pin reinsertion techn...Mr. Balls,<br />I did attempt the pin reinsertion technique you prescribe. I spent about 1/2 an hour aligning and whacking, utilizing needle nose pliers, hammer, etc.<br /><br />I succeeded only in making myself into a small white dot of rage.<br /><br />Truly, I believe this week had fail stamped on it from the outset.<br /><br />On the upside, I will have a wicked scar on my hand and I have made enough visits to the bike shop to reestablish my standing 10% discount on all and sundry.<br /><br />I am a total whore for a 10% discount.<br /><br />Da BotDa Robothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00726631064230013191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874556847747069344.post-9099045493010454902009-05-08T14:57:00.000-07:002009-05-08T14:57:00.000-07:00Those be some fails. however, a pushed out pin isn...Those be some fails. however, a pushed out pin isn't quite the disaster you think. Align the links on a hard surface, grease the pin liberally and place it in the outer link carefully aligned, and give it a good clean whack with a hammer. OH, it'll get in there all right.<br />Then use the chain tool to insert the pin fully, and then, use a narrow flat head screwdriver to gently pry the outer links away from the inner link somewhat to neutralize the effect of your good clean whack.<br />NO FAIL!Meatballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16631705477122880074noreply@blogger.com