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Lets start with the obvious, but feel free to add more.
Brake Pads. I started to ride seriously in May and in August I changed the front pads as they were loosing the separate bits of the block ( but some definition, maybe 0.5mm remained). I was amazed by how much stopping power the new pads added. Perhaps because the old ones were 7 years old?
Chains. I understand there's a measuring tool for stretch? Does everyone need one? Obviously it "all depends" on how hard you ride it, but after how many km (a range is a good answer) do I need to measure wear?
Tyres. How big a scratch or notch can be ignored? On the 23mm tyres I have the central section seems 'slick' and the tread is to The sides, so how evaluate wear? Milage? Age? Also is it customary to change inner tube at same time?
Cables, Seat and....
Apologies if this has all been gathered together before. please link to thread...
Brake Pads. I started to ride seriously in May and in August I changed the front pads as they were loosing the separate bits of the block ( but some definition, maybe 0.5mm remained). I was amazed by how much stopping power the new pads added. Perhaps because the old ones were 7 years old?
Chains. I understand there's a measuring tool for stretch? Does everyone need one? Obviously it "all depends" on how hard you ride it, but after how many km (a range is a good answer) do I need to measure wear?
Tyres. How big a scratch or notch can be ignored? On the 23mm tyres I have the central section seems 'slick' and the tread is to The sides, so how evaluate wear? Milage? Age? Also is it customary to change inner tube at same time?
Cables, Seat and....
Apologies if this has all been gathered together before. please link to thread...