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Happy endings for bike cables
Cables are critical. Want to stop or shift gears? Cables, sliding smoothly through housing, do that. Cables can last a long time with a little care. Sadly, at re-Cycles we see a lot of bikes with frayed or corroded cables. A frayed cable end is a safety hazard and may leave you no way to
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Stopping brake squeal
Rim brakes can squeal if not aligned well. A little toe-in helps, but how much? A small elastic wrapped around the back of the brake pad provides just the right gap.
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Why grease – headset edition
Do the handlebars turn smoothly? If not, the cause could be corrosion in the bearing races. This picture shows what happens when a headset loses its protective grease, and grit and water take over. Rust and abrasion from dust and dirt will etch the bearing race. New bearings are inexpensive and easy to install. Removing
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New donation processing
First we say thanks, then we do a “four point inspection” to confirm the bike can be refurbished. If critical parts like the frame, stem and handlebars, seatpost, and bottom bracket are seized or badly damaged, it is impractical or impossible to bring the bike to safe riding condition.
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Welcome!
Welcome to the blog! Check back soon to see what we get up to. In the meantime, feel free to check out some coverage of the Hop on Bikes handouts from this past summer. Hop on Bikes initiative provides rides to low-income Ottawa families «C’est mon rêve d’avoir un vélo» : 130 vélos recyclés offerts à