Bicycle Repairman
@bicyclerepairman.bsky.social
Was once told my bike was a "three-speed with five gears." Now posting actual bike repair #BR tidbits here on bsky instead of that other place.
Meshing three gears together doesn't work. #BR #StuckGears
But making the gears wildly mismatched isn't helping.
But making the gears wildly mismatched isn't helping.
December 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Meshing three gears together doesn't work. #BR #StuckGears
But making the gears wildly mismatched isn't helping.
But making the gears wildly mismatched isn't helping.
YEAHBUT, the Rollei 35-family cameras had the hot shoe on the bottom when you wanted to take those weirdly-lit grab shots of people.
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
YEAHBUT, the Rollei 35-family cameras had the hot shoe on the bottom when you wanted to take those weirdly-lit grab shots of people.
Inspect and correct any faults with rim strips when building or refurbishing a bicycle. #BR
YIKES--I found THREE instances of mis-installed rim strips on the same bike!
YIKES--I found THREE instances of mis-installed rim strips on the same bike!
November 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Inspect and correct any faults with rim strips when building or refurbishing a bicycle. #BR
YIKES--I found THREE instances of mis-installed rim strips on the same bike!
YIKES--I found THREE instances of mis-installed rim strips on the same bike!
These used to work pretty good back in the day.
November 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
These used to work pretty good back in the day.
I mean, it's pretty hard to mess up with a coaster brake--unless it's a no name hub?
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I mean, it's pretty hard to mess up with a coaster brake--unless it's a no name hub?
Making the gears all the same color won't help. #BR #StuckGears
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Making the gears all the same color won't help. #BR #StuckGears
I AM NOT A DOLL DO NOT PLAY WITH ME.
November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I AM NOT A DOLL DO NOT PLAY WITH ME.
Each of these gears could turn freely, so no #StuckGears in this illustration!
November 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Each of these gears could turn freely, so no #StuckGears in this illustration!
Do you think they'll melt us down?
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Do you think they'll melt us down?
Making the gears in bright colors won't help them to operate. #BR #StuckGears
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Making the gears in bright colors won't help them to operate. #BR #StuckGears
Someone tried to "stretch" this tire onto the rim! #BR
Hint: Tires are constructed to resist the force of inflation pressure. Therefore, they are designed NOT to stretch.
Hint: Tires are constructed to resist the force of inflation pressure. Therefore, they are designed NOT to stretch.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Someone tried to "stretch" this tire onto the rim! #BR
Hint: Tires are constructed to resist the force of inflation pressure. Therefore, they are designed NOT to stretch.
Hint: Tires are constructed to resist the force of inflation pressure. Therefore, they are designed NOT to stretch.
A single loose bearing locknut can affect many things! #BR
The wheel:
-may not tighten properly
-may not center properly in the frame
-cannot be trued correctly
-may affect proper derailleur adjustment
Always inspect axle hardware on new bikes at assembly time, when it's easier to correct.
The wheel:
-may not tighten properly
-may not center properly in the frame
-cannot be trued correctly
-may affect proper derailleur adjustment
Always inspect axle hardware on new bikes at assembly time, when it's easier to correct.
November 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A single loose bearing locknut can affect many things! #BR
The wheel:
-may not tighten properly
-may not center properly in the frame
-cannot be trued correctly
-may affect proper derailleur adjustment
Always inspect axle hardware on new bikes at assembly time, when it's easier to correct.
The wheel:
-may not tighten properly
-may not center properly in the frame
-cannot be trued correctly
-may affect proper derailleur adjustment
Always inspect axle hardware on new bikes at assembly time, when it's easier to correct.
It'll likely overload!
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
It'll likely overload!
Hope this makes you feel better bsky.app/profile/bicy...
October 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hope this makes you feel better bsky.app/profile/bicy...
Can you see it? #BR
This "radial" spoke pattern is not built correctly.
Not a big deal on a kid's bike, but if you spoke a pro wheel like this, you're going to get called out.
This "radial" spoke pattern is not built correctly.
Not a big deal on a kid's bike, but if you spoke a pro wheel like this, you're going to get called out.
October 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Can you see it? #BR
This "radial" spoke pattern is not built correctly.
Not a big deal on a kid's bike, but if you spoke a pro wheel like this, you're going to get called out.
This "radial" spoke pattern is not built correctly.
Not a big deal on a kid's bike, but if you spoke a pro wheel like this, you're going to get called out.
"Be seeing you..."
as people say in The Village.
as people say in The Village.
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"Be seeing you..."
as people say in The Village.
as people say in The Village.
monstre bouba aka "Moopsy"
October 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
monstre bouba aka "Moopsy"
POP QUIZ: What is a common cause of mysterious flats? #BR
Answer is tn the image [ALT] text.
Fun fact: Both these wheels are from the same bike!
Answer is tn the image [ALT] text.
Fun fact: Both these wheels are from the same bike!
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
POP QUIZ: What is a common cause of mysterious flats? #BR
Answer is tn the image [ALT] text.
Fun fact: Both these wheels are from the same bike!
Answer is tn the image [ALT] text.
Fun fact: Both these wheels are from the same bike!
Truth in advertising?
When life gives you lemons...put 'em in your eyes!
When life gives you lemons...put 'em in your eyes!
October 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Truth in advertising?
When life gives you lemons...put 'em in your eyes!
When life gives you lemons...put 'em in your eyes!
October 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM