Hacks / Bodges

August don’t bodge.

Making a SRAM GX derailleur compatible with my Rival shifters.

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A pal of mine welded up a chain tensioner

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That’s fantastic. post-apocalypse SS

There’s some precision at work there
You sure it counts as a bodge ;)

nice! might be worth taking a file to those corners and sharpening them up a bit / welding on some spikes maybe?

that's a clever mod

Thought you were talking about the chain tensioner for a second…

Making a SRAM GX derailleur compatible with my Rival shifters.

Very neat, looks like dentist tools in the first pic

Dental picks are surprisingly useful in bike maintenance. I often find myself reaching for one of the various styles I have for one reason or another.

Perfect for getting O rings out without Damaging them.

I always assumed o rings were a single use item, the way they just seem to phase in to another dimension with no hope of retrieval as soon as you ping them free.

Turning proprietary fenders into a universal application. Headset spacer, zip ties and cutting can do it.

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from https://bikepacking.com/bikes/rider-and-rig-karl-kroll/

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I love this and will eventually use it on mine, thanks for the great tips. I'd never have thought about sugru for a saddle

I wanted a front rack but the ones I like are too pricey. I had this very old steel rear rack, donated years ago by an old neighbor, who would pick up old bike stuff from skips/bins and give it to me knowing I'd make use of it sooner or later (RIP Peter!).
Before butchering the rack I made sure it wouldn't fit on the rear first, but I think it was originally intended for bikes with smaller than 700c wheels.
I re-proposed a crap mild steel spanner (the ones that come with Ikea furniture), a bit of cutting and drilling...
Then, to the best of my (very limited) abilities at brazing, I attached the spanner to the rack, and cut the struts. Hop! I now have a front rack, or, officially speaking, a fear rack. I'll be checking that brazing on regular basis to save on dentist bills... (though it feels strong enough and I don't plan to carry heavy stuff.

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Impressive bodging! And your neighbour sounds like a nice guy

Very cool, well done

Is your bell clipped on to the gear cable? Could you give us a close up if so?

Also, nice rack (oh, err etc)?

Yes, bought it years ago, been on my folder and couple bike as a quick solution. It's designed to be installed like this... so kinda flimsy by design, it's not very practical, nor loud, despite being well made and almost entirely out of metal...

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This is my fav, Crane Riten. I find a lot of tones from bells are too piercing for my ears, this one has a pleasant brrring brrring sound.

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Top level bodging to fit the rack.
If you ever paint it, I'd suggest a pale blue to match the headbadge.

Easy access GoPro mount From Twitter

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nice hack 👍