Of all the things I can do well

[MarillionFan]

Adjusting the brakes on a bike so they don't rub defeats me.
Tighten Cable, spring on brake, adjust on handle, move the brake blocks, why cannot I get my head around this. Adjust the spring slightly!! It doesn't do anything. Tighten cable. It's too tight, it's too loose. Adjust the brake blocks! How the fook are you supposed to hold an Allan key in one hand and a tru to hold a spanner(after finding an age to get one to fit) in the other whole balancing the bike on a garden wall. Not only does my bike defeat me, but today it was one of the kids.

My masculinity is in tatters.

[mudskipper]

So, remind us, what is it you can do well?

[AtW]

My masculinity is in tatters.

Take it easy and put the kettle on ...

[BrilloPad]

When it comes to bikes, I always ask Dallas to do it. Or go to halfords.

[suityou01]

What type of brakes?

[Gittins Gal]

Your problem is that you don't have 2 pairs of hands. That is a requisite I find for carrying out these sorts of bike repairs.

[TestMangler]

Your problem is that you don't have opposable thumbs. That is a requisite I find for carrying out these sorts of bike repairs.

FTFY

[MarillionFan]

What type of brakes?

Ones on a childs bike. FFS? At which point did I indicate that I could tell the difference between brake manufacturers.

The small, black with bobbles which rub the wheel when it spins. I want it not to rub the wheel when it goes around and also to stop the bike when the brake is pressed(which so far I have one out of two of the requirements completed).

[scooterscot]

Being an engineer is not for everybody.