Reassembled

It really wasn’t that difficult. Thanks for encouraging me, Rich! A key piece of information (from a YouTube how-to video) was shifting to the highest gear, i.e., the smallest cog. Pfft. Then opening the quick-release and the wheel practically falls out. Well, once you've determined how to spread your brake calipers!

Patching was simply following the directions that come with the repair kit. I have patched a few front inner tubes in my time, so I was not entirely unfamiliar with the process:
  » rough the tube,
  » apply adhesive from the tube in the patch kit,
  » apply the patch;
  » partially inflate the tube (to give it shape);
  » put the tube back on the rim (easy);
  » use the tire levers (!) to put the tire back on the rim;
  » inflate up to the directed pressure and
Clare is ready to go again. :)

Repeated question I have saved myself the time (and expense) of dropping off the bike, waiting, and picking up the bike. At the same time, I have denied one of our valued bike shops a service and revenue opportunity. So what’s my moral or ethical obligation here?

Looking back
  1 year ago: “Pandemic Puzzle #18” (shockingly made the Popular Page)
 2 years ago: “Apparently, it’s now the Painted Lady time of year”
 3 years ago: No post
 4 years ago: “Using all available space [Filler]”
 5 years ago: “Grace”
 6 years ago: “Nailed”
 7 years ago: “‘Green-bar’ paper, anyone?”
 8 years ago: “Only subject of the day…”
 9 years ago: “When your Mac needs recharged…”
10 years ago: “Butterfly bush”

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[Mags]

Good work! I suppose there was a time when I would tackle such a job - not now.

[Kathy]

Good investigative work. Sometimes you have to consult several sources to get the correct answer. I like the wheel and derailleur in B&W.