In article et, "Rick"
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It was not fun. My chain had come off the spokes and I had to put it back
on (did I have wipes handy for the grease? No). And I was scraped up and
bruised unpleasantly, although fortunately nothing bled.

Must be that time of year (i.e. hard riding in summer means tune-ups in
fall).

Not to mention which, my bike is frankly rather cheap. I've been told that
unless I invest in a pricier bike, this will probably happen quite a bit.

I threw a chain yesterday as well. I've learned to remount them using
the toe of my shoe. I have some godawfully ugly shoes, but clean handlebar
tape (grin).

Can you teach the technique? There must be an art to it. I'd love to know;
chain grease has to be one of THE toughest things to get off hands (not to
mention what it does to your handlebars).

Fortunately for me, I was sitting at the time, not standing on
the pegs and came off with only the routine calf bruise. I've let the
maintenance lag a little too long, for once.

Sounds like a long sit in a hot tub will help a lot Trudy. Mend quickly.

Rick

Thanks. I plan to give it a try. Right leg looks like hell today!
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Trudi
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