Service bicycle is not such an easy task as it might seem at first glance.Especially if it would hold a person with no experience in repair work.Therefore, if your qualification does not allow MOT his "iron horse" alone, is to turn to professionals who will be able to implement it properly.But if the final decision to carry out all the work by hand or you, for example, unscrew the connecting rod on the bike it is necessary to understand the principles of the structure of your "iron friend".
Description
Rods - this is a very important element of the structure, which is designed to transmit muscular effort by pulling or pressure on the pedal that through a chain drive wheel rotates.And there is nothing worse for a cyclist than the unwinding of attachment or even backlash occurring during movement.If the connecting rod on a bike bumped, then over time this fault can play with you a very bad joke.After all, this machine keeps the pedal and playing the role of the stirrup for the rider, and its loss in the traffic can be very dangerous.If a cyclist while driving losing a foothold, it affects his concentration and in the future could lead to disastrous consequences - a fall or accident.
Basics
cause of the fault often lies in the workmanship of rods or incorrect installation of offset from the axis of bottom bracket shell assembly.Although the defect can be formed and the fault of the manufacturer, but this happens very rarely, as in the production process is carried out and culling items that do not match the quality.While the acquired fault - due to a significant deterioration or unskilled installer - is more common.After all, once is enough to fix the connecting rods on a bicycle with a deviation from the vertical, or eccentricity, and the results will be disastrous.By applying weights cyclist slots will wrinkle, and in the case of mounting a "square", he will seek to circle.After all, the point of application of force is very heavy loads, and they can disrupt the functioning of the whole mechanism.Therefore, the connecting rods should be installed on a bicycle safely and competently.Because only in this case its fastening system will evenly distribute the load on the axle, and they will please their owner long life.
Installation
The principles of proper installation of rods and the main problems which may arise in the process of running.If you think the item is properly installed and its quality there are no complaints, it is necessary to proceed by process of elimination.First, make sure that the rods are not marriage, but if he is found, it is necessary to perform warranty replacement.In a more complex case, when a piece is all right, but she still continues otkruchivatsya, you must refer to another installer.Despite the fact that many of the decision seems too radical, its influence among velolyubiteley very underestimated.After connecting rods are adjusted on a bicycle in the space of only installer, and some faults may be the result of its negligence.Well, the most categorical mounting options is to use thread lock.The function of this adhesive metal expressed as follows: after applying a few drops on the surface of the workpiece to spin and form a monolithic connection, it is very difficult to break.Cranks cycling is no longer an inconvenience, however, and their removal is much more complicated.This method is very radical and is usually only used in the field or when hasty elimination of faults, so it should be used with caution and foresight.
Removing
If it is supposed to service or replace the connecting rod on a bicycle, which is usually carried out at a pre-sale preparation, cleaning or lubrication of the entire system, you need to stock up on special tool.Remove this item from your seat is very difficult.He is a strong liking due to intermolecular forces, so the removal of rods produced with considerable effort.To reduce them, apply special sprays (WD-40 or equivalent), which facilitates the sliding element by splines.As the special tools to remove the node using the squeeze.One side of it is twisted in the hole on the rods, and the opposite - rotating wrench.The efforts which must be applied to the tool must be uniform, because otherwise you can damage the connecting rods and their bottom bracket.The bar, which is located in the center of pomace, gradually squeezing the item from his seat, and after some time, the process can be considered complete.
Conclusions
During the work necessary to follow these recommendations, to simplify their implementation, and finally close the issue of how to remove the connecting rods on a bicycle with her hands.This experience will be very useful for the novice velolyubitelya as allow him to learn the basics of servicing their vehicles.
