BT Humble wrote:
> G-S wrote:
>> I don't know where it got to, or why it took so long but the Subway
bike
>> we sent coupons and $ in for ages ago has finally arrived.
>>
>> We were thinking it would do nicely to fit to the TranzX indoor trainer
>> thingy, and that way we can leave our 2 Giants for riding on the (few)
>> nice days during winter.
>>
>> Is there anything obvious I should be aware of before I dive in and try
>> and assemble this bike?
>>
>> I've never put a push bike together before.
>>
>> Comments welcome :-)
>
> RTFM - so far as I recall it was reasonably comprehensive.
Evidently they ran out of the original Subway bikes, and then had to
source some others. Not sure how different they are to the originals,
but this one is blue/silver.
> Left-side pedals have left-handed threads.
Yup I know about the pedal/thread thing but ta.
> http://www.sheldonbrown.com
I suspect I'll need Sheldons site!
> Also, you might have to true up the front wheel if the box has been
> mishandled as badly as mine was.
The box has dings and gouges all over it... I don't know who they used
for couriers but if I had to guess I'd say "the dodgy brothers".
> I assume I won't be seeing you tomorrow then? ;-)
The unaugural is this weekend?
I thought it was next weekend...
err no... not this weekend you won't *piking noises*
G-S
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