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C5Alive General Category => C5 Chatroom => Topic started by: thedesigntailor on 24, June, 2012 - 22:24:14

Title: Top bodging today
Post by: thedesigntailor on 24, June, 2012 - 22:24:14

Finally back on the road. I buggered up the rear brakes cable trying to replace the drum brake. Threaded a bolt and the cable was rubbing in the sheath. A friend has been promising to have a look but he's really busy so decided to have a go using bits from a knackered bike in the garage. This meant I had to replace the brake lever too. I don't have a hand brake anymore but I'm pretty pleased with the bodge and it's so nice to go for an explore around the new area I live in.

(http://a.yfrog.com/img532/3531/4fvdq.jpg)(http://a.yfrog.com/img640/2464/tuuxx.jpg)

My other little project for the day was a tall desk / computer stand so I can cycle while I work. I really need to start being more healthy so I've got this exercise bike and now I can design away while keeping fit.

Considering the whole thing was built with just old bits of wardrobe and a screw driver I'm pretty pleased. I am definitely investing in a drill and saw now though! Even a hammer would have helped today.

(http://a.yfrog.com/img612/9420/9zjhj.jpg)(http://a.yfrog.com/img877/610/dw5jdz.jpg)

Title: Re: Top bodging today
Post by: Retro Andy on 25, June, 2012 - 06:53:35

Very good, you can always get out on your C5 more, the pedalling is good for the legs when the battery isn't great  :)

Retro Andy.

Title: Re: Top bodging today
Post by: vanpeebles on 25, June, 2012 - 10:16:18

Next step is to wire the laptops power to the bike  :P

Title: Re: Top bodging today
Post by: coverman on 26, June, 2012 - 09:56:01

better still the bike to power the laptop.