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Bicycle damages?!? |
I ride this bike a lot in some very bad weather conditions.. i'm a little worried of damages in the tires or scratches. I'm not an expert at bikes or stuff like that at all. But i feel a little worried.. Is it expensive to fix up stuff on a bike, like the tires, etc.?? Thanks!! ill have the same problem in a few months . if it is a nice bike it is made to go through hell so u shouldnt worry though. once u use the bike for a certain amount of time u wont worry bout it anymore trust me If you're going to be riding in bad weather often: 1) Use a good wet film lube on your chain and any other pivot points: http://www.finishlineusa.com/products/cr... 2) Get some thick, wide, and cheap touring tires. Rain washes a lot of sharp debris out onto the road which can trash soft racing tires quickly. 3) If your bike has room for fenders, get some. They will keep both you and your bike from getting sprayed with dirt and water. Hey, Water can be one of your worst enemies on a bike. It can destroy your drivetrain, reduce brake life, and eventually mix with dirt and pollutants to destroy all moving parts on your bike! Water is also a vital ingredient in keeping your bike safe from the elements (how about that). Here are some tips: - when you get home from a dirty ride, rinse the bike down with a low pressure hose. You want to do this before the dirt dries. Let it air dry overnight before relubing - a polish or spray wax like "Bike Lust" will help protect the paint from dirt and corrossion. - Pack pedal springs with grease to keep dirt out. - spray underside of fenders with non-stick cooking spray like pam to shed dirt. - in REALLY bad conditions, cover headset cups, shock springs, seatpost junction with either old cut tubes or stylish "lizard skins". - Pick up some bad weather brake pads like high abrasive Kool-Stops - be warned though, better in bad conditions, not as good in warm weather. - All suspension pivots, headset, shock, fork and componentry should be relubricated with waterproof grease including the seatpost where it goes into the frame. - Occasionally unhook housings from the frame guides and pull back caps. Blow them out with compressed air or drip a "dry" lubricant through. - soapy water and brush to clean chain - let dry overnight, and relube with a "wet" lube - Water can soften rim tape making flats more of a concern. Use a heavy duty rim tape, and do a few layers. This will help with flat prevention. good luck work in a bike shop This question was particularily interesting to research because I will be winter-proofing my commuter soon... |
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