Hi Ladies,
Yes, spring is around the corner, and before your local bike shop gets too busy, get your bike in to be checked and tuned up for spring. Don't get stuck without a bike on a nice day, go now. You should have your chain replaced before it ruins your cogs and chain rings. Been there, done that :cry:, so I speak from experience. It's an easy check with tool below. You can buy the tool or have your shop check.
If your shifting is stiff, you may need the housing lubed or replaced. Brake pads should be checked as well. If you run tubeless with stans, you will need new stans, as it is only good for 2 months. Take note of anything that does not work or look right, like fluid running down the fork legs, brake levers that go all the way to bar, cranks turning stiff or grinding. And remember, if you want respect from your mechanic, respect him/her and bring your bike in clean
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Here is the chain tool in picture#1. A bad chain in #2, a good chain in #3. Best to replace chain on an off week, not the day before a race, incase you need new cogs or rings also.
Lets get ready to ride ! ....and shop owners, please chime in with suggestions.
Yes, spring is around the corner, and before your local bike shop gets too busy, get your bike in to be checked and tuned up for spring. Don't get stuck without a bike on a nice day, go now. You should have your chain replaced before it ruins your cogs and chain rings. Been there, done that :cry:, so I speak from experience. It's an easy check with tool below. You can buy the tool or have your shop check.
If your shifting is stiff, you may need the housing lubed or replaced. Brake pads should be checked as well. If you run tubeless with stans, you will need new stans, as it is only good for 2 months. Take note of anything that does not work or look right, like fluid running down the fork legs, brake levers that go all the way to bar, cranks turning stiff or grinding. And remember, if you want respect from your mechanic, respect him/her and bring your bike in clean
. Here is the chain tool in picture#1. A bad chain in #2, a good chain in #3. Best to replace chain on an off week, not the day before a race, incase you need new cogs or rings also.
Lets get ready to ride !
....and shop owners, please chime in with suggestions.
