tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post1615271946938553842..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: Frozen hubJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5042068091923809332008-01-31T15:09:00.000-07:002008-01-31T15:09:00.000-07:00Just found yer blog, looks fun!while I'm here I'll...Just found yer blog, looks fun!<BR/><BR/>while I'm here I'll second the temporary solution of peeing on the freehub, and third fixed riding in winter.Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799374945596751168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-7751437594441906132008-01-30T17:52:00.000-07:002008-01-30T17:52:00.000-07:00It took me a couple of paragraphs to figure out yo...It took me a couple of paragraphs to figure out you were talking about frozen pawls. Everybody else has already mentioned winterizing the hub and the zip tie trick.<BR/><BR/>Trepid, the reason I own a fixie is to ride in snow in ice, mostly to avoid the problem of frozen pawls, derailleurs and cables.Yokota Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808661100114872654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-21527977216443393212008-01-30T14:49:00.000-07:002008-01-30T14:49:00.000-07:00In an extension to anonymous comment, you can turn...In an extension to anonymous comment, you can turn your freewheel into a fixie by zip tieing your block to the spokes. Obviously an emergency measure but one that's got many a touring cyclist through those scary places completely devoid of any kind of bike shop. (I should add that I've never tried it myself and only heard rumour of it). <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine riding a fixie in the snow is too easy either.Trepid Explorerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071442052388717266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23705449791726916442008-01-30T13:57:00.000-07:002008-01-30T13:57:00.000-07:00ride fixed in cold. solve all problems.ride fixed in cold. solve all problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-29059685674837976082008-01-30T12:44:00.000-07:002008-01-30T12:44:00.000-07:00Actually, all kidding aside too, at those temperat...Actually, all kidding aside too, at those temperatures everybody has difficulty aiming! That is not even considering the trajectory compensation for the wind. <BR/><BR/>In lieu of such a desperate measure you can also try breathing warm air on it. However, if there is rust, corrosion, contaminants, steel chips from the pawls or damaged bearings, or broken pawls, then it won't make much difference. That is why I prefer to disassemble and inspect rather than just using a "Morningstar Freehub Buddy" and squeezing "Morningstar Freehub Soup" or "Lubriplate Mag-1" through it. <BR/><BR/>I like the Morningstar Freehub Buddy when it is used in conjunction with regular preventative maintenance, but once the freehub starts acting up then it is time to do a visual inspection. Or, if your life may depend on it working in extreme conditions, then I would want to visually inspect it. That is just me. <BR/><BR/>In any case, be sure to have a Morningstar Freehub Dust Cap ($6-$7) installed on the right side of the freehub to replace the stock one. The Morningstar Freehub Dust Cap will not distort upon removal like most of the stock ones. Insist that your mechanic show you how to remove and reinstall the Morningstar Freehub Dust Cap. That would give you emergency access on the trail to squeeze some lub or oil in there. <BR/><BR/>Make sure they clean and repack the bearings on the left side of the freehub too. I don't think the Morningstar Freehub Buddy helps with them at all. I could be wrong, but unless it is an emergency I always prefer a disassembly and inspection over blindly squeezing lube in there.<BR/><BR/>Of course you are having the wheel bearings cleaned, inspected and repacked too. If they are cartiages instead of bearings, then carry spares in case they freeze up too.<BR/> <BR/>Nevertheless, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of ... trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-594866768472004712008-01-30T08:49:00.000-07:002008-01-30T08:49:00.000-07:00Been reading your blog for a couple years now. You...Been reading your blog for a couple years now. You are progressing nicely! Having spent many years riding in those conditions you make me miss the "slog"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-70168978349267418032008-01-30T05:16:00.000-07:002008-01-30T05:16:00.000-07:00Jill ... lol ... funny comment there! "Aim" woul...Jill ... lol ... funny comment there! "Aim" would be important, no doubt!<BR/><BR/>On a more serious note; according to IceBike, they do suggest riding for a week to break in any new chain you put on the bike. This is good advice and I'd suspect it would apply to the rest of the drivetrain too. Hopefully it'll be cold enough in Juneau to do just that. <BR/>~ ~ ~ happy trailsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-88890356453893254562008-01-29T23:42:00.000-07:002008-01-29T23:42:00.000-07:00Thanks for the kind comments and advice.I actually...Thanks for the kind comments and advice.<BR/><BR/>I actually haven't winterized the Pugsley yet. I ride it in the same crappy slush conditions as the Sugar, so I figured it would be best to wait for the deep-freeze-proofing. I am going to have it done by some pros in Anchorage the week before the race. Plus, I'm replacing the drivetrain, brake pads, cables, tubes, etc. It will be like a new bike. <BR/><BR/>Re: BikerBob ... I think you are lending way to much credit in my ability to "aim" :-)Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-38392995323694996262008-01-29T19:56:00.000-07:002008-01-29T19:56:00.000-07:00Keep up the good work, I just love your blog. I a...Keep up the good work, I just love your blog. I am not even a cyclist, but am moving to Juneau in June and your adventures inspire me to take life head on. Just a side note, I have this hilarious "diary" of a man's few weeks in his first snow. . . those of you that already live in it every day should get a kick out of it! http://juneauecomommie.blogspotcom It's the blog titled "just give me another reason" not to mention your pictures gave me the inspiration for this entry. Thanks again!!!!!Erin Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272796426443534501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-74333331658393932322008-01-29T19:04:00.000-07:002008-01-29T19:04:00.000-07:00Stumbled across your blog. I read a bit, but I wa...Stumbled across your blog. I read a bit, but I want to say that is a nice picture of that "heavy bike" with those tires that are the size of my camero tires. Kidding. But I honestly do not think I have seen tires that big on a bike. Perhaps I am naive.<BR/><BR/>Of course that may be the road biker in me since I only look & purchase road bikes (10) and picked up the only mountain bike (used) I own at a garage sale for our Colorado winters.<BR/><BR/>Now, I think want to start to looking for a bike that has tires like that!The re-awakening of an Athletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258984720486041326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-80073318049073051252008-01-29T17:26:00.000-07:002008-01-29T17:26:00.000-07:00Jill,You probably already know about www.icebike.o...Jill,<BR/><BR/>You probably already know about www.icebike.org, but in case you don't then you may want to view their web page on winterizing freehubs. I trust that you have already had the freehub in the Pugsley winterized. <BR/><BR/>This particular web page gives detailed instructions with photos and explanations: http://www.icebike.org/Equipment/freehub.htm and is written by Simon Rakower who is the owner of All Weather Sports in Fairbanks (www.allweathersports.com ). He has outfitted and serviced the bikes of many Iditarod bike racers over the years. At his web site he has lots of tips for racers and winter riding in general. <BR/><BR/>FYI: If the grease and/or contaminants in your freehub freezes and the pawls won't engage or disengage, then you can urinate on it to get going again. Even if that doesn't work you will feel much better - guaranteed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085684938294494722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60581698700326528412008-01-29T16:26:00.000-07:002008-01-29T16:26:00.000-07:00I've been riveted by your stories of preparation, ...I've been riveted by your stories of preparation, practice and experiments. This is truly an epic journey you are undertaking. Part of me is scared/freaked out by idea of the cold and the aloneness of it all but much more of me is excited and enthralled by the adventure. <BR/><BR/>You. are going. to. tear. it. up.<BR/><BR/>Go Jill!HPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873267945591483016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-14623012390718943232008-01-29T13:46:00.000-07:002008-01-29T13:46:00.000-07:00I don't understand your first paragraph of this po...I don't understand your first paragraph of this post, you intended to come home from work at 11.00 p.m., then go up some trail to get some sleep?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78044269835081990982008-01-29T09:25:00.000-07:002008-01-29T09:25:00.000-07:00Bill is right. The pawls in your free-hub are fre...Bill is right. The pawls in your free-hub are freezing. It could be the grease, or it could be water/condensation. Spraying some WD-40 into the freehub might help. It should dilute the grease and displace the water. You might also consider carrying with you a small can of lock de-icer spray like this. <BR/><BR/>http://www.castleproductsonline.com/deicer.html<BR/><BR/>You can get this at most auto-parts store. I'd guess that it would be in high demand in AK.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/><BR/>MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-411597754828396032008-01-29T08:34:00.000-07:002008-01-29T08:34:00.000-07:00Had the same things happen to me while winter cycl...Had the same things happen to me while winter cycling in Northern New England (with Shimano freehub bodies). What I did was every fall I would strip the back wheel down until I had the freehub off. Don't take the freehub apart! (I would also do this to a new one) I would spin the freehub (air gun works best) and at the same time apply degreaser to a crack on one side until it started flowing out the opposite end. I would keep applying it until it was clear (as opposed to black) Then I would shoot in some lubricant that would not freeze up. I used a lube that would penetrate then set up as a thin wax layer. This way you get the grease/water/condensation mixture out of the inner-workings. What is happening is the "pawls" are sticking in the compressed position because the grease/condensation has thickened up and froze them open. The big mistake is thinking that you need to grease the hell out of the freehub. They all go bad and no amount of grease in the world will help that, might as well enjoy a working one.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216182791364504629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67848704373139813002008-01-29T08:21:00.000-07:002008-01-29T08:21:00.000-07:00I get the same thing when skiing. I think it's cu...I get the same thing when skiing. I think it's cuz we sweat a bit less in cold weather so the liquids gotta go somewhere...Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589549450495962640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-4093047638131039482008-01-29T06:29:00.000-07:002008-01-29T06:29:00.000-07:00Jill- I read your blog, admire your writing and yo...Jill- I read your blog, admire your writing and your pictures, but honey, it's your determination and crazy-wild-constitution that blow me away. <BR/>You've got your fans down here in Florida. You really do.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-14865405924395253712008-01-29T05:32:00.000-07:002008-01-29T05:32:00.000-07:00the cold definitely does strange things to the bod...the cold definitely does strange things to the body..... it can't be helped. :)bluecolnagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134285478201494323noreply@blogger.com