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punkfreq
10-05-2005, 04:20 PM
ok here is my vision: to post up a thread in which people teach the noobies to bike riding (like myself) how to properly take care of their bikes. from the searches I have done i cant see any threads on this...essentially it is to be people sharing their handy hints so we dont end up with kiddies (like myself) riding round on a bike which is not properly taken care of! DO IT FOR THE BIKES.....or yeh
RCOH
10-05-2005, 04:36 PM
Just bookmark this site:


http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml
punkfreq
10-05-2005, 04:38 PM
Just bookmark this site:


http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml
thats more repair than maintenance I'm talking regular stuff which seems obvious which you MUST do
LordNikon
10-05-2005, 04:51 PM
It's actually the opposite. More maintenance than repairs.

:confused:
aday
10-05-2005, 04:53 PM
Yeh i am doing a subject at school on bike maintenance and riding during school. The only bad thing is really based on road. I am trying to con the teacher to go out in the bush at least.
I have a bike maintenance book thats helps even thought its like 10 years old and the DH bike dont even have discs.
punkfreq
10-05-2005, 05:01 PM
wicked any pearls of wisdom to pass on?
Oddjob
11-05-2005, 12:02 PM
Use the best chain and chain lube you can get your hands on and clean it regularly.

I run a Wipperman 908 chain and Rock and Roll Gold chain lube on my DH bike and XC bike. After every ride simply wipe the chain down with a cloth, and reapply lube once a month or after every wash.

This gives me complete confidence in my drivetrain and is ridiculously simple to do.