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I’ve started working on a mountain bike that was ‘lost’ on the back yard from a previous owner. I wast thinking of just throwing it on the garbage, but instead, started fixing it.

The list of problems is kind of big: no rear brakes, no rear brake lever, the saddle is well damaged, the gear shift is for six gears, where the rear cassette has 7 gears, a lot of rust, damaged cables, missing crank and missing one pedal.

I’ve already managed to snap a crank, and also bought of eBay new brake shoes and brake cables (very important not to kill any pedestian) and a simple computer to track the miles.

I’m also thinking of grabing on eBay the Shimano ST-EF29, which puts the brake levers and gear shifting into one piece (as I need one lever and one shifter, might just get this pack while it goes cheap). Never really liked the revo gear shifters, as is very easy to downshift while riding the bike.

I also need to pop up to a bike shop to see if they can offer some old pedals, and maybe a handlebar :p

Some pictures will come later…

Edit 17.08.09

Almost ready. Discovered today that I’m missing a bolt and nut to hold the brake shoe to the brake. I’ve to go to the bike shop to find a replacement for it. Already have everything else I need, just need to assemble it. Got a new bar and bar holder today, but still have to check if it fits on the bike forks. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be able to ride it to work…

To my sister in law, hope this is a very good day for you, with lots of fun, presents and health. Save a bit of cake for when I go in holidays.

Cheers.

That’s true.

Yesterday I manage, with sucess, replace the broken glass of an iPod touch with a new one.

The process is very easy, altough it takes a bit time. It took me 30m to have everything up and running. The most dificult part is to remove the old screen, which is glued to the frame. Other than that, is fairly easy (remove back cover, remove around 20 screws and that’s it).

For instructions on how to fix your iPod, or anything else from Apple, check the website ifixit.com.

Happy birthday Catia. Hope you had a lot of fun, a lot of presents and did not use the curtains or the table sheets to the party.

Well, I’m tired of using cables when I want to send something to the phone, so I decided to get a bluetooth usb dongle.

Got this one from Amazon, cost £1.45, and is the size of a nail. Absolutely amazing!