Hi all not claiming to be an expert on bikes, but seing that some people may not be able to maintain their bike..
Here is a few things that i tend to do to A pass the time and b ride in the knowledge that things run smoothly and freely on my bike.
Having recently bought a new bike that to be honest wasnt set up the way i like it, and also buying a second hand bike that was in the same way.
So firsly my new bike.
One of the first things i did was turn the bike upside down and spun the wheels, i found the bearings to be quite tight.
I slacken off the cones untill the weight of the valve sends it to the 6 oclock position, giving the wheel a rock to make sure there was no play.
Also on spinning the pedals they would only spin around once or twice, ok i know the bike is new etc.
I lubricated both pedals with a thin oil, also removing the caps and doing that side as well.
I also did the same with the bottom bracket bearings, removing the chain to se how freely everything spun.
Everything else was about right on both bikes, gears all indexed ok tires seated on rims ok.
As a precaution i also tend to check that everything is not loose, especially the wheelnuts.
And that the brakes arent binding.
This may seem obvios things to most of you but may just help someone.
Ps both bikes giving no problems (at the moment )
Here is a few things that i tend to do to A pass the time and b ride in the knowledge that things run smoothly and freely on my bike.
Having recently bought a new bike that to be honest wasnt set up the way i like it, and also buying a second hand bike that was in the same way.
So firsly my new bike.
One of the first things i did was turn the bike upside down and spun the wheels, i found the bearings to be quite tight.
I slacken off the cones untill the weight of the valve sends it to the 6 oclock position, giving the wheel a rock to make sure there was no play.
Also on spinning the pedals they would only spin around once or twice, ok i know the bike is new etc.
I lubricated both pedals with a thin oil, also removing the caps and doing that side as well.
I also did the same with the bottom bracket bearings, removing the chain to se how freely everything spun.
Everything else was about right on both bikes, gears all indexed ok tires seated on rims ok.
As a precaution i also tend to check that everything is not loose, especially the wheelnuts.
And that the brakes arent binding.
This may seem obvios things to most of you but may just help someone.
Ps both bikes giving no problems (at the moment )