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Title: Any cyclists around?
Post by: Andy B on 20 May 2012, 11:24:44

I bought a push bike via the Cycle-to-work scheme .......... it will be used for cycling to work - just not by me!  ::) ::)
Anyway, among the crappy universal tools that came with it is this ................

(http://img4015.photobox.co.uk/118374103bf6d4ab32b8d352172c0ea28bf880e1c228b18b9cbb43c0cbe3b12845605022.jpg)

I've even looked through the destruction manual & can't find any reference to it  ??? ??? Anyone?  :-\ :-\

Title: Re: Any cyclists around?
Post by: Varche on 20 May 2012, 11:38:15

My first thought was a boy scout remover from horses hooves but my guess would be to put the chain back on after fixing a puncture to save fingers getting greasy.

Title: Re: Any cyclists around?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 May 2012, 11:43:22

If it has hydronic disc brakes, I believe that's for holding the pads apparat when the wheels are out. I kept mine in the car for transportation purposes, as with the front wheel out, it's very easy to knock the front brake lever, forcing the pads together, then you can't get the wheel back in.

It should just clip in between the pads.

Title: Re: Any cyclists around?
Post by: Andy B on 20 May 2012, 11:46:41

Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2012, 11:43:22

If it has hydronic disc brakes, I believe that's for holding the pads apparat when the wheels are out. I kept mine in the car for transportation purposes, as with the front wheel out, it's very easy to knock the front brake lever, forcing the pads together, then you can't get the wheel back in.

It should just clip in between the pads.

Thanks Chris. It does indeed have hydraulic brakes & as it also has a quick release front wheel .....  :y :y :y

I knew someone here would know!!!!  :y :y

Title: Re: Any cyclists around?
Post by: Andy B on 20 May 2012, 11:47:44

Quote from: Varche on 20 May 2012, 11:38:15

My first thought was a boy scout remover from horses hooves but my guess would be to put the chain back on after fixing a puncture to save fingers getting greasy.

That's what sticks are for!  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Any cyclists around?
Post by: Andy B on 20 May 2012, 11:50:54

Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2012, 11:43:22

..... I kept mine in the car for transportation purposes,  .....

I can't really see you riding a pushbike!  ::) ::) ::)

Tell me you don't have the lycra .......  :o :o ::) ::) ;)

Title: Re: Any cyclists around?
Post by: feeutfo on 20 May 2012, 11:58:22

Quote from: Andy B on 20 May 2012, 11:50:54

Quote from: chrisgixer on 20 May 2012, 11:43:22

..... I kept mine in the car for transportation purposes,  .....

I can't really see you riding a pushbike!  ::) ::) ::)

Tell me you don't have the lycra .......  :o :o ::) ::) ;)

body armour ;)

Needless to say, I haven't been on it for.... A while. ;D

Push bikes and bikes generally have been part of my life since the beginning.
Specialised xc pro currently. ;)