By the way, this blog is going to run for a few issues – you’ve been warned!
I have just worn my rear tyre down to the canvas (thought the ride was a bit bumpy!), so I began to think it was time to take all this maintenance a little more serious. So I reached for the bike catalogue I had in the house and perused what was available.
First of all, obviously, was the tyre. I came across one that seemed just the job. It fitted on almost any rim as well.
Fits almost any rim, exceptional merit – that’ll do
Then I noticed the wheels and chain needed a bit of attention, found some tools that would be ideal.
Yes, a Special one.
Just the job, that’s the tyres & chain sorted
But after all this work my mits were mucky so a little something to clean me up.
Now, where’s the nail file when I need it?
If only I’d looked a little further I could have got the whole caboodle in one though.
Now that’s a set, shame it’s not a Scottish one.
While I’m doing all this, I better start collecting some tools as well to help me in my tasks.
Great – handy spanners to fit everything on the bike.
Oh dear, it doesn’t stop there, I’ll need some stuff for punctures, getting the tyre off and re-inflating it. Of course there’s something in the catalogue for me.
That’ll do.
And a most excellent pump
And one of these for good measure
Superior Tested Oil never goes astray
The list goes on . . . .
and on . . . .
and on . . . . .
And of course this!
Then I look at the date on the front of the catalogue and it all became clear.
I wonder if they are up to the 131st Edition now?
Ah well, looks like I’ve left it a wee bit late to order from this one. Maybe it’s time to upgrade the bike? Now where did I put that catalogue?
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